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How to save with your moving company

Posted on December 3rd, 2010 3 Comments
If you had the opportunity to save with your moving company during your next home relocation, would you do it? The answer would always be a resounding “yes”. Let’s not kid ourselves, these are indeed tough economic times that we are living in and everyone is trying to cut back on spending any way that they can. There are quite a few ways in which you can have extra cash left over when you hire a professional mover. One of the first things to do when searching out a moving company is to get moving quotes from some three or four other companies. You are not only doing this to compare prices but if there is one mover who may be slightly higher than the rest, he may be willing to lower his price somewhat in order to match his competitors and still keep your business.
Even if the moving company does not wish to match the price of another mover, ask about their bundle packages which would also be a good way to save. You may find a moving company that also does packing and unpacking services or perhaps they may offer storage services for your more treasured items such as artwork or even heirlooms. What the moving company can do for you is to offer you a good price by bundling up the services. Even if you do not find a moving company that would offer these extra services, they may be able to put you in touch with an affiliate company who may also offer the bundle package; all you have to do is ask.
If you have a flexible moving date, you may want to negotiate on that as well. The weekends are usually popular moving days; also popular are the beginning and ending of the month. If you can move when it isn’t so busy in the world of moving such as during the week, then suggest a week date to your movers and find out if they offer discounts on those days. Remember to also take advantage of the moving months that are also not popular like during the winter season up until April.
Finally as much as we are encouraging ways for you to cut costs with the movers, do not fall for those moving companies that are ridiculously cheaper than the rest. Usually these are scam artists who are trying to make easy money. They are the ones who would compromise quality and professional service with shoddy work and bad business practices.
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Saving for your move

Posted on March 6th, 2010 No Comments

There is no easy way to say it but moving is indeed an expensive project that we all must undertake at some point in our lives. There are some of us who can afford it and there are those who cannot. For those who cannot afford it they may be tempted to max out their credit card in order to pay off their bills. But just think how much more debt you would be putting yourself in if you had to add that convenient credit card expense to the rest of your already grim financial picture.

You can avoid extra expenses for your move if you are able to save money towards it. If you are planning to rent a home, your moving costs may include getting the first and last month’s rent plus you may also want to replace some old furniture in your current home a well. If you have a projected month that you wish to move, then it would be a good thing to start saving your money some nine months in advance. In the months leading up to your move try to put aside at least 50 dollars to 100 dollars a month in a bank account that you rarely use. Even if you don’t have an account to spare, you should think about opening up a new account just for moving expenses. Ask the bank teller about opening an account that would reward you with a high interest rate. If you think you may be tempted to touch the money that you have set aside for the moving company then ask the bank teller about getting an account that would prevent you from withdrawing your money too early.

While you are building your savings, try not to spend unnecessary money elsewhere. For instance, you may have a sofa that you’ve owned for over 10 years and you may be thinking about purchasing a new set. If wear and tear is the only problem that you have with the sofa then you should hold off on the new purchase and opt for either reupholstering or purchasing a few slipcovers for the sofa instead.

And if the furniture is uncomfortable to sit on and you must get a replacement, then shop at a few garage sales in your neighborhood where you are always guaranteed to get a good deal. There are a few furniture stores out there that even have great prices on their items as well but you really need to shop around so that you can lock in to a price that would suit your pocket. As you save for your moving expenses, you and your family would also have to cut back on a lot of things including taking family vacations, eating out etc. Remember that your situation would not last forever and it’s worth it if you can move into a new home after you have paid your moving company in cash. Just think how fulfilling would feel to be able to move into your new home without having a large bill looming over your head to repay.

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Moving with electronics

Posted on January 24th, 2010 No Comments

On moving day there are some items that are a joy to pack while others just aren’t, especially when they are big and complicated such as moving electronics in your home. Not only are these items very fragile and costly, but they also come with a lot of plugs that if not organized it would be very hard to keep up with. Here are a few suggestions to help packing up your electronics go a little more smoothly.

You probably use your desktop computer on a regular basis for either completing work or school projects or as a way to budgeting bank account or even as a method of paying bills online. Such a necessity item should be handled gently so as to avoid damage. Unlike the laptop computer, the desktop computer has several parts that need to be detached before you move. One of the items that you have to move is the central processing unit or CPU as it is commonly called. This part of the computer which is also known as the computer’s “brain” is where you would find the disk drive and the mother board as well. It should be detached carefully from the monitor and placed in a box that is bolstered with thick Styrofoam so that the CPU can easily slide down in the box comfortably and not shift around when moving.

 The same should be done when packing your monitor and to prevent further prevent damage and scratches to your monitor’s screen you can tape a square piece of cardboard over it. Keep all your cords individually wrapped and secured with twist ties and label them for easy assembling when you get to your new home. Depending on the type of printer that you have you should try to remove its ink cartridge or toner before you pack them into boxes. If you are not sure how to pack your specific printer, it would be wise to consult with its manual. The ink or toner should never be boxed and sent with the movers but rather held on your person and kept cool especially if you are moving in the summertime.

Next, when it comes to moving your large screen television it’s best that you leave the packaging up to the experts. You can arrange for a professional moving service to have the item custom-crated a day or two before your moving day. It may cost you a little extra to have a professional package your item but it is truly worth it in the end. In any event, the movers would be liable should the television arrive to your new home in a damaged condition so make sure that you have this and other items insured with the movers to prevent this from happening. Movers always advise that you leave the TV turned off for a few hours before you turn it on when you get to your new location as well.

Finally if the boxes for your other electronic items are still in good condition, then you should put the items back in their original boxes. Make sure to use excessive padding material that would protect your items. The boxes that you would be using to pack these fragile items should be strong and sturdy and they should also be sealed with the packing tape that the professionals use.

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Need a tax write-off? Try moving expenses

Posted on November 19th, 2009 No Comments

With the state of the economy being what it is today, more people are relocating out of state in search of job openings. And compared to a local move, out of state moves can be tedious and not to mention very costly. If you are searching for ways in which to save money when  you move for a job then the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has the answers for you.

Your relocating fees due to moving for a job can now be submitted to IRS to be written off as a moving expense on your taxes. Before you get all giddy with glee thinking about the money you would be saving, you should first know that there are certain steps you have to take in order to make this happen. Relocating to take up a job out of state is one of the first qualifying factors for this tax write-off. You are also expected to start the job within a year from when you move as well. The job should be full-time and you must hold a position for a steady 39 weeks in your first year. If you can stay with the same employer for the duration of the 39 weeks then that would be a plus for you in terms of stability and longevity. However you are not required to stay with one employer.

Finally it would help if you keep a good paper trail of all your receipts that are connected with your move. These receipts would include your travel expenses, storage fees expenses, and the money you pay for your insurance as well as utility expenses to name a few. Even if you stayed at a hotel prior to getting an apartment, then you should also include that receipt as well.

The receipts that you submit are not limited to the moving services provided by a professional mover rather you can also submit the receipts that you accumulated from a do-it-yourself move. Of course these are just basic information on moving and your taxes. A representative from IRS or even a tax service provider would be able to provide you with more information about this.

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