Category: Moving Articles

Moving Doesn’t Have to Be Stressful Yes, moving can be complicated, but there is no reason to get stressed out. With a little research and planning you can avoid moving scams and eliminate much of the stress associated with a long-distance move. Here are some suggestions to avoid a stressful move: Talk to Friends A…

5 Suggestions for Reducing Stress during Separation Couples who relocate for work often face the additional financial and emotional stress of moving separately. When one person must move quickly to accommodate a new job and the other is left behind with the kids to sell the house, it’s important to plan ahead and stay organized…

Take precaution when moving long distances With any move, there are safety concerns for persons and personal belongings. Movers by their very nature are more vulnerable to burglary and identity theft — either during the move itself or once they are settled into their new homes. By planning ahead and taking the following precautions, you can…

Retirement moving can be especially stressful for Seniors More than 12 percent of the American population is over the age of 65 and an estimated 1.5 million “senior” Americans will move into new residences this year. Whether moving to a retirement community or assisted living facility, or down-sizing to a space that is more appropriate…

Green moving tips for the environmentally-conscious mover. There’s no doubt about it – our lifestyles tend to create a lot of waste. And that fact is never more evident than when you’re packing and unpacking for a move. Do Mother Earth a favor next time you move and consider these environmentally-friendly moving tips. Green tip…

New Technology Could Help Save You Money How often do you consider changing your auto insurance policy? Perhaps not often enough. If you subscribe to the set it and forget it mentality, you may be missing out on timely policy discounts. Constant changes in lifestyle and technology afford us new opportunities to save money on…

Moving can be stressful, especially for small children. There are lots of little movers relocating with families every year. A matter of fact, data shows that approximately 20 percent of Americans movers are actually age five or less. For these small children, the changes brought about by a move can be unnerving. For their sake,…

The Honeymoon isn’t Over Yet… According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 20- to 29-year olds have the highest moving rate of any age range. This is primarily due to the prevalence of new marriages between young couples. Because a marriage combines both people and possessions, young couples often have twice the amount of property and…