Moving Forward

How to Successfully Move Your Living and Work Spaces When You Work From Home More than 8 million Americans now work from the comforts of their own home. The work from home trend is changing the landscape of the working world, but it’s also changing the way we interact with our homes. Some people now have home offices, while others work humbly from their dining room tables or sofas. Either way, technology has opened doors for people to avoid the dreaded commute and make money without ever getting out of their pajamas. When you work from home, you can theoretically work from anywhere. Many people are beginning to take advantage of this. Do you work from home? Have you considered moving to a faraway city to take advantage of better views as you work from your laptop? Whether your home office consists of a full desk and meeting area or a single laptop, make sure you consider these logistics before moving your home and work spaces. Keep Essential Office Equipment Accessible  ...

Intro First thing you think of when moving: how much is this going to cost me? Moving can be expensive, but it’s even more expensive when you don’t plant Convenience is costly Trick yourself into saving money for your move. Prepare to save a boatload of money with these budget tips you can actually stick to. These are psychological mind hacks you can use to save money for your move. Don’t Trust Self-Discipline   If discipline worked, you’d be rolling dough right now If you’re moving in a few months, automate savings in your accounts. Set aside X amount based on how much you will need. Auto transfers from checkings to savings Sell Your Stuff   Start fresh and sell all the stuff you don’t need. Go super minimal, get rid of the stuff you kept because you just didn’t want to deal with it. You can rack up some serious cash by downsizing. Put all that money DIRECTLY into your moving budget. Save up for a Housewarming Gift    Take care of your ...

Intro:  When we think of moving, we think of the main things like furniture, clothes, electronics. Food is often one of those details you don’t think of until the last minute. Don’t get caught having to throw away a bunch of food. Instead follow these tips to help you conserve food and pack appropriately. Stay or Go? Before packing, decide which foods you will take with you, which you will throw out, and which you’ll donate Expired foods: either cook up quick before their expiration date or chuck them Perishables: try to have as little perishables in your fridge by the time moving day rolls around Consider donating canned foods as they will just weigh you down Consider consuming open bottles of alcohol before the move and beware of open container laws  What do to with perishables Some moving companies only allow you to pack certain types of foods are prohibited by law to transport  Frozen goods may be prohibited Be aware of open container laws in regar...

Intro Packing into a small car can feel like a mission for a clown, but it’s a necessary task if you’re moving across the country and want to take your car with you. Don’t panic, instead rely on these strategies to get the job done right. Do the Right Preparation    You have limited space, have your purged everything you can purge? Donate, recycle, toss anything that’s not coming with you. Packing in a car calls for minimalism. Create an inventory of everything you have, so you can double check it before you set off and when you unpack. If you find that you have too much stuff for your car, you may want to consider hiring professional movers to help you haul your bigger items like furniture.  Start With a Clean Slate: Clear Out Your Car May seem obvious, but you must must must clear out your car first. Not only does this show you how much room you actually have to work with, but it also just feels good to start with a clean slate and scope out the...