What to Know Before You Move

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What to Know ?before You Move
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Do You Need Moving Insurance?

• Insurance is something that is easy to decline,
  but which can save you from an economic
  catastrophe if purchased.
• While all moving companies carry a standard
  insurance that comes with hire, this does not
  cover the entirety of any loss that occurs.
• Keep in mind that you have likely been saving and
  purchasing items for years. Take time to consider
  the value of your items being shipped both
  financial and sentimental.

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The Cost of Moving

• No-matter how you slice it, moving is an
  expensive endeavor. While it cant always be
  avoided, it can usually be planned for.
• Be sure to begin budgeting for when its time to
  move. There will be unplanned expenses that will
  likely arise. Dont get caught racking up more
  debt.
• By having a moving plan, you can then break down
  each step into a financial commitment, and add
  and detract from the plan as needed.

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Moving on Your Own

• Moving on your own is a great way for a couple or
  family to share the experience. This can be a
  bonding experience.
• Keep in mind that moving is a lot of work. It
  generally entails weeks of boxing, hours of
  lifting and loading, and the expense of rental
  vehicles.
• Ask yourself if youre really up for the
  challenge. Trying to move while managing alll the
  normal pressures of life is a recipe for
  emotional disaster.

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Hiring Professionals

• Although most people would assume that hiring
  professional movers is more expensive than moving
  yourself, ironically its often cheaper.
• The problem with moving yourself is that you are
  probably not as efficient as the pros. The more
  time you spend moving, means an increasing use of
  your own personal resources.
• With a professional moving company you know the
  exact price and the exact timeframe. This helps
  keep the costs in check.

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What Personal Items Do You Need?

• There is nothing worse than realizing that item
  you so desperately need is packed in the very
  back of your moving truck. Inaccessible.
• Be sure to make a list of all the items that you
  might need access to. By making a list of where
  you will be staying and what you will need, you
  can save yourself undo heartache.
• Keep in mind that it often takes people weeks to
  unpack everything. This could mean a long wait
  for your item.

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Do You Need Special Boxes?

• Asking whether special boxes are needed or not is
  one of the most frequently overlooked questions
  in the midst of a big move.
• Any moving company worth its weight in gold will
  carry boxes for any situation. However, unless
  asked they might not always properly guess which
  items should be specially treated.
• Specialty boxes can be expensive. Be sure to
  budget for them to avoid a nasty surprise.

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Are Your Children Prepared?

• Moving is considered one of the three most
  stressful events in a persons life. This is the
  same for both adults and children.
• Children are often left out of the loop during a
  big move simply because the adults are busy
  trying to manage their own stresses.
• Be sure to spend time with your kids and see how
  they feel about things. Find out what their
  concerns are and how you can alleviate them
  before the big day.

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Have a Contingency Plan

• Even the best laid plans of mice and men go
  astray in other words, even the best plans can
  go wrong.
• While you cannot plan for every contingency, you
  can have an overall plan for what to do if things
  go bonkers.
• Consider where you will stay if your housing
  plans fall through, what you will do with your
  items if they cannot be delivered. Thinking this
  way may turn out to be unnecessary, but can be a
  real lifesaver in a time of trouble.

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Tying it All Together

• Regardless of why you are moving or where you are
  moving to, it is a big deal and needs to be
  pre-planned.
• Consider the value of the items that you are
  shipping and consider your need for insurance.
• By spending time thinking of all that must be
  done and the best way to see it done, you can
  alleviate much unneeded stress on both you and
  the rest of your family. This is worth its
  weight in gold.
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