Drowning in paperwork? Here's how to organize all your important docs

And no, you're not spending too much on coffee. No Images? Click here   Happy Tuesday! If you were on Twitter over the weekend, you might have seen the major dust-up over one media exec's hiring rule: "If someone doesn’t send a thank-you email, don’t hire them," proclaimed Insider's Jessica Liebman. We collected a bunch of reasons that's a terrible policy, which you should definitely check out if you have hiring power in your workplace or ever apply for another job.  And if you're planning any spring cleaning, check out our primer below on what to do with your financial documents and other important files. It's easier than you think to conquer all that paper!  Janie   Take back your life Going through stacks of paperwork is a necessary evil for spring cleaning. As you sift through bank statements, tax forms, bills and more, you might wonder what you really need to hang on to and what you can toss. Experts gave us the lowdown on how to organize documents cluttering your home, plus told us how long to keep certain files and receipts on hand. One surprise? You shouldn't keep bank statements, but definitely ought to hang on to home improvement receipts until you move.  Here's How To Organize All Your Important Documents     Deal with it Dealing with parental disappointment over your career choices is a rite of passage for many. For some, it’s a continuing struggle. Author, teacher and lawyer Michelle Kuo experienced it with her Taiwanese immigrant parents when she taught in rural Arkansas and turned down a corporate job offer to do legal aid. Whenever she sought understanding from her parents, “which was most of my 20s and even my early 30s," she said, "I always had my heart broken ... even by little, small things like my mom making a comment about some person I grew up with who owns a lot of property or always [making] a comment about doctors, who are very prized in Taiwan.” We talked to Kuo, a social psychologist and an executive coach to share how you can manage your expectations and set boundaries with family members who are bewildered by or opposed to the career you want. 7 Ways To Get Your Family To Back Down Over Your Career Choices Pro Tip: Finding an extra couple of dollars you didn’t realize you had is one of the small joys in life that never gets old. But what if you found more missing money ― a lot more? States collected $7.763 billion in unclaimed property in 2015, but only $3.235 billion made its way to rightful owners. That’s a lot of cash waiting to be claimed, and it’s definitely worth checking to see if some of it's yours. Here’s what you need to know about finding and claiming missing money. See If Your State Is Holding Unclaimed Cash For You Want more practical magic? 6 messages bad bosses use to manipulate you into compliance [HuffPost] Why do we believe Americans spend too much money on coffee and avocado toast? [Washington Post] A college student predicts her spending. How would you do? [HuffPost]    .     👋You may have noticed our website is now www.huffpost.com. Don't worry, it'll still be the same HuffPost you know and love, just with a new URL. Make sure to update your bookmarks!   HuffPost is now a part of Verizon Media Group. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2019 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe