The Start-to-Finish Guide for Moving to a New Place:
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Typical Relocation Expenses:
How to budget for relocation costs If you haven’t moved long distance before, or if it’s been a long time since you made a move, you may not know what relocation expenses to include in your budget. One of your biggest costs will the relocation service itself, but there are a few other important things to consider (like packing supplies, moving help, and travel). Let’s explore some typical moving costs, followed by ways to keep your moving expenses low. Typical relocation expenses Of course, every move is different. There may be some items on this list that don't apply to you, or you may have an unusual circumstance that comes with additional costs. This list of moving expenses will get you started as you plan your move. Relocation service. The cost of moving can vary widely depending on the service you choose. A full-service mover typically comes with a higher price tag, whereas a DIY service like U-Pack is more affordable. And you may think truc...
3 Ways Storage Services Can Make Your Next Move Easier:
3 Ways Storage Services Can Make Your Next Move Easier Moving can be a pain, especially when it is thrown on you at the last minute. You scramble to try and get everything packed up, organized and ready to go. It seems like an eternity that you are spending getting everything ready to go, but it really isn’t. What would you do differently if you had the time to prepare for your upcoming move? Would you start packing months in advance or still wait until the last minute? Essentially, you could save yourself a lot of time, hassle and headache by simply packing things up ahead of time and putting them in a storage facility. Not convinced this is really the right option? Consider some of the following reasons why storage services are the perfect choice for your move. Save Yourself Money If you plan on using a moving company to assist with your move, you don’t want them standing around and waiting for you to pack everything up. They are paid b...
Bright Lights, Not-So-Big Cities: Where Americans Are Moving:
Among today’s urban migrants, Austin, TX, and Riverside, CA, hold more appeal than New York City and Los Angeles. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , about 18% of people who moved last year—that’s 8.5 million people—traded one metropolitan area for another, and a big chunk of them traded down for a smaller city not far away. Los Angeles is still the top destination, with almost 245,000 people relocating from other metro areas, followed by New York City and Washington, DC. However, these big cities are also losing residents—more then they’re gaining. Almost 400,000 people quit The Big Apple last year, and 340,000 fled Los Angeles. (Note that this Census report looked only at people moving between metropolitan areas, and so didn’t count people moving between cities and small towns.) Smaller cities such as Austin and Riverside—and not-so-small Houston —are gaining prosperity, with more people moving i...
Facebook teams up with United Nations to bring Internet access to refugee camps:
Facebook’s efforts to connect the world with Internet continues to move into high gear. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Saturday during a United Nation’s luncheon in New York that Facebook is working with the international organization to bring Internet access to refugee camps. “Connectivity will help refugees better access support from the aid community and maintain their links to family and loved ones,” said Zuckerberg, who delivered his remarks dressed in a suit. Facebook is also partnering with the ONE campaign, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Save the Children and other nonprofits to launch a global campaign to recognize Internet access as an enabler of human rights. The organizations signed a “connectivity declaration,” which includes a goal to make universal Internet access a reality by 2020. “A like or a post won’t stop a tank or a bullet, but when people are connected we have the chance to build a common global community with a shared understanding and t...