Moving Tips to Save You Time and Money
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The panel included Rod Griffin: Senior Director, Consumer Education and Advocacy, Experian; Christina Roman: Consumer Education and Advocacy Manager at Experian; Beverly Harzog: Credit Card Expert and Consumer Finance Analyst for U.S. News; Paulina Likos: Investing Reporter at U.S. News; Take Charge America; Lawrence D. Sprung: CFP® President of Mitlin Financial, Inc; Barbara O’Neill: Distinguished Professor at Rutgers Cooperative Extension; Leslie H. Tayne, Esq: Founder and Managing Director of Tayne Law Group, P.C. (f/k/a The Law Offices of Leslie H. Tayne, P.C.); and Alexandria White: Money Reporter, Credit Cards at CNBC Select.
Questions We Discussed:
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A1. Make list and plan as far in advance as you can. Pack little things that you don’t use often so that it doesn’t all catch up to you at the same time. #creditchat
— Gabby Knows (@gabbyknows) September 30, 2020
A2: Do your own research before making a decision about this. Here’s all you need to know about moving insurance from @Policygenius. #CreditChat https://t.co/o031WYZ8se
— Beverly Harzog (@BeverlyHarzog) September 30, 2020
A3: It mostly comes down to preparation. Make sure you have a list of equipment needed as you back and on moving day. Try not to leave things for last minute because on moving day you don’t know what unexpected events can occur. #CreditChat
— Paulina Likos (@Paulina_Likos) September 30, 2020
A4. Label every box with the contents of the box and the room the box should be put in, in the new house #CreditChat https://t.co/824y9bLdhA
— Larry Sprung, CFP® (@Lawrence_Sprung) September 30, 2020
A5: If you’re flexible, moving in late fall, winter or early spring saves money. Early mornings on Mondays through Thursdays will also be kinder to your wallet. More ideas here. #CreditChat https://t.co/2Zbk8XuuuW
— Beverly Harzog (@BeverlyHarzog) September 30, 2020
A6. Ask local grocery stores or other retailers for clean boxes. If you’re back in the office, start saving boxes with lids from copier paper — they’re a great, manageable size. #creditchat
— Take Charge America (@TCAsolutions) September 30, 2020
A7 Look for deals on moving supplies from Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, EBay, etc. #CreditChat
— Jennifer (@SeattleEine) September 30, 2020
A8: This is where preparation comes in. Contact your utilities provider in advance to let them know you’re moving. You will want and need to have your internet and cable up and running once you’re moved in so make an effort to do this weeks in advance. #CreditChat
— Paulina Likos (@Paulina_Likos) September 30, 2020
A8: This is where preparation comes in. Contact your utilities provider in advance to let them know you’re moving. You will want and need to have your internet and cable up and running once you’re moved in so make an effort to do this weeks in advance. #CreditChat
— Paulina Likos (@Paulina_Likos) September 30, 2020
A10: It’s okay to do some of the moving yourself with the help of friends (promise free pizza) and hire pro movers for the heavy furniture and appliances. This cuts the cost of the move because you’re hiring the movers for a shorter period of time. #CreditChat
— Beverly Harzog (@BeverlyHarzog) September 30, 2020