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Money saving tips

Posted on September 14th, 2010 3 Comments

The words “moving” and “saving money” are not usually used in the same sentence especially since moving is a huge financial undertaking no matter how near or far away you move.  And while you may be a bit nervous about how much money you need to put aside to make your home relocation happen, there are actually some ways in which you can scale down your moving finances so that you would have a little cash left over after you are all moved in.

You can start saving money right away if you were to self-move which would allow you and your friends to do everything from packing, to loading and eventually driving the moving vehicle en route to your new home. With a self-move, the only money you would be spending out is for the rental of the truck which is way cheaper than if you go with a full-service moving company.

Next, if you have control over the months when you can move out, you should choose those months that are considered the slow period in the moving business. Stay clear of the summer months as they are not only the busiest but also the most expensive months to move.

You can also spend less money moving if you were to pack your own boxes instead of leaving it up to the movers who would charge an additional fee to get the job done. When it comes to packing, you should seek out boxes from your neighborhood grocery store or from friends and family which would save you from purchasing new boxes. Also, if you have items in your home that you really do not need then you can decide if you want to sell them all or donate it to a charitable organization. Either way you would be clearing out the clutter from your home and ultimately cutting down on the load in the moving van.  Keep in mind that some moving companies bill you by the weight of the items that you are moving; get rid of as much unwanted items as you can.

Always keep your receipts from the move since when tax period rolls around; you can claim it as a tax-deductable expenses. Visit the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) website to find out more information about that.  Finally when you get to the new place,  you should also have some friends there who can help you unpack your items so that the movers would not have to do the job for an extra cost.

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Change your voter’s information when you move

Posted on August 31st, 2010 No Comments

If you are planning to move soon to another state, you probably would have already given an advance notice of the moving day to the utility company and the cable and phone companies so that they can disconnect your services. You probably would have notified your personal doctor as well so that he can provide you with your up-to-date health information so that you can take to another doctor in the new state.

One of the more crucial documents that most forget about attending to is that of voter’s registration. There is no doubt about it that the voting season is heavily in the air in some states and they are battling with the steady rate that people are relocating their homes. If you are one of those planning to move out of your present state to another, then you would need to update your voter registration in order to be able to vote. What makes this information so important is that it would give you an opportunity to make a difference in the particular town or state that you may move to when voting time comes around. Just how does one go about changing their voting information when moving to another state?

One of the first things that you may have to do is to get registered which would give you an opportunity to vote. Once you get to your new state, you should pay a visit to your local town hall informing them that you have moved from another state. They would supply you with a form where you would put the necessary information that they need. Next you have to get the necessary paperwork where you can indicate that you are planning to move out of state.

The updating form is usually available at the town hall in your area but if you cannot get to their office for some reason then you can contact the organization called US Election Assistance Commission (EAC). In operation since 1992, this organization makes it quite easy for one to update their voter’s information minus the running around. With the advent of the Internet which makes most communication run so smoothly, the organization gives you an opportunity to update your registration information either via the Internet by submitting online forms which are provided or by printing and snail-mailing in the information as well. The EAC can be easily found online at www.eac.gov and there one would find a long list of information about updating their registration.

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Exercise safety with self-move

Posted on August 20th, 2010 No Comments

These days self-move is more popular than ever and while they save you a chunk of money than if you were to hire a moving company, it can also prove to be risky business especially if it is your first go at it.

Most moving companies have professional movers on hand that are able to twist and turn, lift and bend their bodies this way and that in order to wriggle out furniture and other household items even from the tightest spaces.

When you decide a self-move you would be moving the items yourself with a help from a few friends and family. Do you think you would be equip for the job? To get prepared for a self-move there are a few things that should be on your “must-have” list in order to pull off a successful move.

Foremost you would need to arm yourself with the right type of moving equipment in order to secure and lift your items to take them safely to the moving vehicle. You should first protect your body by investing in a few back braces for you and your helpers  so that bending and stretching would not leave the lot of you in great pain after the move. Even before using the brace it would be wise to do a few warm-up exercises where you can get a chance to stretch those muscles and get your body ready for the move. Exercise would not only help in loosening your muscles it would also prevent joint and body ache after the move.

Another important item during your move would be an appliance dolly which can be purchased as well as rented. It is ideal for carrying around household items that are both big and small. The dolly is on wheels and have straps on them to perfectly secure any items lifted. And to protect your household items from getting scratched or damaged during the move you would also need to get some moving blankets which is a good investment since they can last you up to 10 years.

Even how you dress for the move should also be taken into consideration as moving gurus would tell you; foremost is that you wear comfortable shoes to go back and forth and one that would be easy on your feet and back. In addition, moving experts advise that you avoid wearing loose clothing as they can easily get caught up in items that may either destroy or clothing or injure you in the process. You should also avoid wearing jewelry while you love for the risk of losing it or having it get hooked up to something that may cause it to come undone.

It goes without saying that moving is indeed a stressful event more, so for a self-move and one can come away from the whole ordeal with a lot of bodily aches and pain. Even during the move you may develop a headache, someone could get injured while moving a sharp item and a host of other unfortunate possibilities. For that you should always have a first aid kit on hand that is equipped with everything from bandages to pain relievers.

Above all ensure that you have enough refreshments and snacks to take you and your moving crew throughout the day.

These days self-move is more popular than ever and while they save you a chunk of money than if you were to hire a moving company, it can also prove to be risky business especially if it is your first go at it.
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Moving and couples

Posted on July 15th, 2010 No Comments

For recently married couples, moving in together can be an extremely daunting task, especially if the husband and wife lived apart while courting. When they make the decision to move in together the real headache comes when they have two of everything and no place to put them. Then there is the case of which person’s furniture do you keep in the new home? This is definitely not the you want to start your life together as a couple. If you are in this current situation, here are a few moving tips for you to keep your union together a blissful one minus your property issues.

In some cases, not only would you and your mate have to decide on which extra household items to keep, if you both own homes then that too can be a bit tricky as well. The obvious choice would be to move in to the home that is the larger of the two especially if you have plans on starting a family within a year or two. If you are prepared to move into your mate’s home, then there should be a compromise where furniture preference in the home should go to the one who has given up his/ her house. As pleasant as moving into your mate’s home may look on paper, it really is one of the hardest things to do. That’s why to avoid conflict, couples prefer to sell both their homes and purchase a new one so that they can have a fresh start. Even more than that, purchasing a new home would also give you control of the space that you want in the home; you may purchase a home with a basement and attic where you can store the extra furniture that you have.

Now let’s just say that your budget only allows for you and your mate to purchase a small sized home. Then even before the wedding the two of you need to sit down and make inventory of everything that you have including the duplicated items. This would give you a better sense as to where you both are with your household items. Then you can start off by eliminating some of the items that you have identical products. The newer of the two items should also be kept for yourself while the older items should be sold at a moving garage sale or among friends and family, those who may have attended the wedding. When you are ready to move and you hire the moving company make sure to have all the furniture waiting in one of houses so that the movers would have easy access to them.

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How to select a moving company

Posted on July 6th, 2010 No Comments

You owe it to yourself to perform extensive research on every aspect of your move this summer from choosing the right mover to getting detailed information on the neighborhood that you are moving into.

Summertime is no doubt the peak time for moving. It is also the time when new moving companies pop out the woodwork to capitalize on this busy and lucrative moving time. This is usually the season when a lot of people make bad moving choices by going with the first moving company that they hear about without even conducting research on the company; a reasonable fee usually gets the movers the job. Don’t be fooled; not every moving company has your best interest at heart. Most of them are just in the business to make quick and easy money. With that said, be very careful about how you select your moving companies.

One of the first red flags when shopping around for a mover is the response that you would get when you phone the moving company. Moving experts would warn against employing the services of any moving company representative that answers the phone without acknowledging the name of their company. If you call and you hear “movers” on the other line then declare it’s a wrong number and immediately hang up. Not only is it unprofessional it also is clear indication that you may have just dialed into an unregistered moving company.

Even when you start calling what you perceive to be  “legitimate” moving companies and you plan on moving out of state, you should request that they provide you with  an interstate transport license or with their their US Department of Transportation registration number so that you can research the vehicle’s information with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Whether moving in or out of state, The Better Business Bureau (BBB) would be the first place that you should check to get information on your moving company of choice. The BBB  is filled with information about the moving companies and the complaints that were submitted against them from previous customers. What is even more important is that you would also get to see how the moving company chose to resolve the complaint issues.

In addition, insist that your moving company does an inspection of your home to determine an estimated price of what your household items would cost to move. After the house inspection ensure that you get a written estimate for if a company refuses to provide you with such a document, then you should consider another moving company. Finally when moving into a new neighborhood you should call the police department in that area to make sure that the area is a safe and secure one. Also, if a home appear too good to be true, it usually is. We recently learned about someone who got caught up in an apartment rental offer where the first month was free in addition to not having to pay security deposit as well.

With no background or credit check completed, the person was able to secure the apartment which contained  the luxurious amenities that one can possibly think about including spa, tennis courts, pool, club-house and play scape for the children. The only problem: three people were murdered in one of the apartments mere months ago and there were countless burglaries reported as well. The vacant apartments were as a result of people moving out in a hurry after the crimes were committed. This is definitely not the kind of environment you would want to come home to. Checking in at the police department would save you unwanted stress and trouble to get out of a lease later on.

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