The further in advance you plan your move, the better it will be for your pocketbook and stress level. The best strategy is to set a moving budget and stick to it. Here are some tips on how to save money. 1. Plan Ahead If you have the luxury of choosing your moving date months in advance, book your moving van or truck early. If you can avoid peak times, you will reduce moving expenses. Peak times are generally May through September and moving companies will charge more for rentals. If you want to avoid potentially costly rental fees and fuel expenses, consider renting a moving container rather than a moving van. A moving container allows you the freedom to pack at your own pace. Your possessions will be picked up and delivered at your convenience and you can eliminate the stress of coordinating the move when the time comes. 2. Moving Companies If you plan to hire professional movers, start researching moving costs, rates and reviews. Comparison shop professional movers and make sure to ask thorough questions. The more specific questions you ask, the more likely you are to get a detailed price list of the company’s services. Asking for a quote will help you avoid any surprise charges on moving day. 3. Your Belongings Decide what goes with you and what you can sell, leave behind, throw out or donate. This is a great time to cut the clutter from the garage, basement, backyard or attic. A great way make use of some of your old belongings is to hold a yard sale or post to an online service. Why not make some extra money to put towards your moving expenses? Then simply donate the rest of your unwanted items. Be ruthless – you don’t want to fill up your new home with all the things you wished you had gotten rid of. You’ll save by reducing the amount of things you have to pack and think about. You may even make money with this tip. 4. Moving Boxes Collect boxes for moving well in advance. Grocery stores, drug stores, liquor and wine stores are excellent places to pick up strong and durable moving boxes. Wine and liquor boxes are especially suitable because they are compartmentalized and ideal for packing fragile items like glasses and plates. If you are very economical and work for a company that regularly gets deliveries of larger items, consider asking for the left over boxes before they are recycled. Ask family members who may work in commercial or retail businesses if they can get boxes too. Download the full PDF at http://www.scribd.com/doc/168964991/7-Money-Saving-Tips-for-Moving-Into-a-New-Home or view the presentation above.

1. Money $avingTips
For Moving Into A New Home7

2. The further in advance you plan your move,
the better it will be for your pocketbook and
stress level.The best strategy is to set a
moving budget and stick to it. Here are some
tips on how to save money.

3. 1. Plan Ahead

4. 1
Book Early
Book your moving van or truck early. Peak times are generally
May through September and moving companies will charge
more for rentals.
Alternatives to Moving Vans or Trucks
Consider renting a moving container rather than a moving
van. It allows you the freedom to pack and unpack at your own
pace.

5. 2. Moving Companies

6. 2
Research moving costs, rates and reviews
Comparison shop professional movers and make sure to ask
thorough questions.
Asking for a quote will help you avoid any surprise charges
on moving day.

7. 3.Your Belongings

8. 3
Make decisions
Decide what goes with you and what you can sell, leave behind,
throw out or donate.
Clean out the clutter
This is a great time to cut the clutter from the garage, basement,
backyard or attic.
Have a yard sale.
Donate the rest of your unwanted items.

9. 4. Moving Boxes

10. 4
Collect Over Time & In Advance
Collect boxes for moving well in advance. Grocery stores, drug
stores, liquor and wine stores are excellent places to pick up.
Use Your Network
Ask for left over boxes from your employer
Ask family members who may work in commercial or retail
businesses if they can get boxes too.

11. 5. Free Packing Materials

12. 5
Save Unwanted Paper or Flyers
Save your newspapers to wrap valuables. Keep your junk mail
flyers and paper you would normally recycle.
Keep Delicates Safe
Use your own blankets, linen and towels to wrap delicates or
pad boxes.
Save on packing supplies and the less you’ll have to pay a
moving company.

13. 6. Ask For Help

14. 6
Call In A Favor or Ask For One
Your friends and family can provide invaluable assistance in
packing, loading and moving your house.
The Small Things Count
Invite friends and family over for packing parties.
Organize family and friends to help with moving small items
or simple tasks, saving time to tackle larger priorities.

15. 7. Organization

16. 7
Stay organized, stay focused, and
stay on top of your moving budget.
Here are three free apps to keep you
and your family organized during
the big move.
MyMove (iPhone, Free)
Download at iTunes.
Move Match (Android, Free)
Download at Google Play.
Move Tools (iPad, Free)
Download at iTunes.

17. Remember, at the end of this journey, there
will be a fresh start. Following these tips will
help you comfortably moved in to your new
home where you can start unpacking and
setting up your new life – on time and
budget.
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