(ThyBlackMan.com) So you’ve done your scouting and found the ideal place to live and work. Congratulations. All that’s left to do is prepare for the move. Relocating can be a lot of hard work, it can also be quite expensive if you don’t have a plan and budget in place to keep costs in line. Since you won’t be getting your first paycheck right away, you probably want to save as much money as you can. Below are some ways to do this:
1. Understand Your Expenses
Most people understand that you’ll need to pay for the assistance of a moving company such as Allied; however, most are not aware of the other costs of relocating. Some of those expenses include:
· Moving Services – Whether you are hiring long distance movers or just making a quick hop across town, you are going to need the money upfront.
· Moving Materials – Boxes, bubble wrap, tape, and other moving supplies
· Fuel – The cost of gas for the moving truck and your vehicles to get to the new place
· Utilities – Initial deposits and fees for setting up new utility services
· Insurance – You’ll need to have insurance for your belongings to protect you during the move.
· Unexpected Expenses – You will also need to have a small amount of money set to the side for those unexpected expenses. This can include things like last minute repairs on your old or new home, damaged property, and taking longer than expected to move (which would cost you more in moving service costs).
2. Create a Budget
Now that you have an idea of the various costs of moving you can create a budget and stick to it. You’ll need to get an estimate of how much each of the above expenses will cost you. Online research can work wonders in these circumstances. Ask moving companies for estimates, check several stores to see the price for basic moving supplies, call utility companies ahead of time to find out what the deposit amount will be, and so on. Once you have an average of what each expense costs, create an allowance for each category and try to stay within the limits. A lot of moving companies like kingsmoving4you.com can give you an accurate quote so you can get a precise budget for everything.
3. Find Ways to Save
Once you have an idea of how much you will need to move, you should come up with ways to cut those prices down. There are several ways to save on a move. Here are some listed below:
· Do as much as you can on your own. This will save the movers time and therefore cost you less money in labor hours. If you need help enlist the help of friends and family as they’re probably going to charge you a lot less than a professional mover (if they charge you at all).
· Get rid of anything you don’t want. The more things you have, the larger the moving truck you’ll need, the longer it will take to load and unload, thus the more money it’s going to cost you. By getting rid of the items you don’t need or want any more you free up time and space. You can even earn a few extra dollars from it by selling items that are in good condition.
· Move during off-peak times. The first, fifteenth and thirtieth of the month are often the most popular times to schedule a move. Costs are generally higher and getting the moving date you want can be difficult. To save money, book your move for a time when it is not so high in demand. Moving in the middle of a week on a weekday, for instance, can save you money.
The above tips will help you to have a stress free, low-cost move so that you don’t have to start your new life in debt or stressed out. You’ve found your dream location and you’ve landed your job. All that’s left to do is pack up your belongings, your loved ones, and relocate to your new destination.
Staff Writer; Aaron Campbell
