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When GE announced it was moving out of Fairfield County, CT, it caused a lot of local families and businesses to say the same thing. If you’re among the many who are leaving Connecticut behind to pursue a career or personal goals elsewhere, you’ll enjoy these tips for making a long distance move easier:
Downsize Aggressively
When you’re moving a long distance, you’re forced to really examine how much each of your possessions is worth to you. Do you really want to pay to send your turkey roaster all the way to Arizona? Especially if you have another one? You can save a lot of money on your long distance move by eliminating duplicate, unwanted, or no longer needed items from your household inventory.
Schedule Your Move Strategically
Long distance moves can require the use of a moving truck, driver, and crew for several days. Moving companies have the most availability during the middle of the month. Scheduling your long distance move for off-peak times can save you money.
Do As Much Advance Work as Possible to Streamline Settling In
Even before you move, you can reach out and begin new relationships with doctors, child care providers, pet professionals, and your new colleagues and coworkers. Introducing yourself via email or social media can make it much easier to establish in-person connections once you arrive in your new home.
Document Your Expenses
If you’re moving for professional reasons, your moving expenses can be tax-deductible. Make sure to keep track of the money you’re spending on your move, and document all of your expenses. When tax time rolls around, give this information to your tax preparer. You’ll be glad you did!
Be Realistic About Travel Times
While it’s possible to drive coast-to-coast in under 4 days, that journey is really exhausting – especially for kids, animals, and the elderly. If you have any of those traveling with you, or you’re the one doing all the driving, plan on a more relaxed travel schedule that allows for rest breaks.
