Cost Conscious Moving Consumer
When working with a moving company, it can sometimes be difficult to put an exact number on your moving costs. Sometimes expenses pop-up that you wouldn't expect, but you can plan for this when you know what situations you might need to budget for.
Costs for moving can depend on a variety of factors, especially how much there is to move and how far you'll have to take it. some people don't know, though, that you can save money when you move in the middle of the week instead of during the weekend. The weekend is considered a prime time for moving, so naturally some movers will tend to attach a premium to moves done during this time, as demand is high. It's also said that expenses during October as well as April are lower than in other more popular moving months.
If you want to save a fair amount on your moving bill, make sure to declutter your home and do-away with everything you don't need. Of course, keep the absolute necessities, but if you don't think it's worth moving toss it aside.
If you have some time before you move but want to get started planning now, re-selling the items you aren't taking with you during the move would be a smart idea. Gather up all the items you aren't taking with you, but are still in good enough condition to sell. Have a garage sale on the weekend, or list them for sale on E-Bay. Either way, you'll get something back for items you might have otherwise tossed away.
If you don't want to deal with the hassle of reselling your old items, you can also donate them to your local thrift store. They will give you a donation receipt so you can save on your taxes at the end of the year. So whatever you do, don't throw it away!
If you keep these tips in mind, moving on a budget won't be such an impossible task after all.
