Summertime is a great time to get organized.

From a tax or portfolio management perspective, the dog days of summer don’t have much going on. But it’s still a great time to organize your financial records and get ready for the second half of the year.

How easy is it for you to put your hands on bank statements, tax receipts, IRAs or estate planning documents? Office supply stores have sturdy file boxes for keeping all your records in one place. Set up file folders to contain all your most important financial papers and records.