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Deducting Moving Expenses from Taxes

Deducting Moving Expenses from Taxes

Want to lower your taxes? If you are moving as a result of a new job or job relocation, keep all of your receipts. You might be able to deduct your expenses from your taxes, lowering the amount you owe Read complete article — Deducting Moving Expenses from Taxes

Posted in Cost of Moving, Money Saving Tips | Posted on November 16, 2011 | Leave a comment
How to Find a Home Contractor

How to Find a Home Contractor

Is your new home broken? Chances are your new home will not be 100% perfect.  The patio will be too small, a wall will be in the way, or the kitchen counter will be wood instead of marble… or marble Read complete article — How to Find a Home Contractor

Posted in Settling into Your New Home | Posted on November 16, 2011 | 1 Comment

How to Improve Your Credit Score

At some point almost everyone has worried about that missed payment they had a few months ago, or the maxed-out credit card sitting in the nightstand drawer. But don’t worry, there are ways to repair or improve your credit score. Read complete article — How to Improve Your Credit Score

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What Is a Credit Score?

At some point in life, nearly everyone will apply to get some form of financial loan. A car, a house, college, or other major purchase or investment may require financing. For that reason, financial institutions depend on credit scores to Read complete article — What Is a Credit Score?

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How Is a Credit Score Determined?

There are a few key things that go into making up your credit report. These factors are used to calculate your numerical credit score. Your credit report is based on several factors that are reported by outside sources. You should Read complete article — How Is a Credit Score Determined?

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What Your Credit Score Affects

Your credit score can have an impact on a lot of different aspects of your spending life. It is not just a gateway to a loan. It tells a lender whether or not to give you the loan you want. Read complete article — What Your Credit Score Affects

Posted in Odds & Ends | Posted on November 16, 2011 | Leave a comment
Buying Homeowner’s Insurance

Buying Homeowner’s Insurance

What’s Homeowner’s Insurance? Homeowner’s insurance is important for everyone to have, not just homeowners. Many mortgage companies, homeowner’s associations, and landlords even require you to have it. Homeowner’s insurance protects you and your property by compensating you for damage to Read complete article — Buying Homeowner’s Insurance

Posted in Moving Safety, Settling into Your New Home | Posted on November 15, 2011 | Leave a comment
Moving a Boat

Moving a Boat

Need to move your boat to another body of water? If you don’t have a trailer to transport your boat, the best way to move your boat is to hire a company to do it for you. Local boat surveyors Read complete article — Moving a Boat

Posted in Difficult Things to Move | Posted on November 15, 2011 | Leave a comment
How to Move a Car

How to Move a Car

Need to get your car to your new home? The least expensive option for transporting your car to your new home is to drive it yourself.  That’s right, pack it up, belt ’em in, and head off on the Great Read complete article — How to Move a Car

Posted in Difficult Things to Move | Posted on November 15, 2011 | Leave a comment
How to Move a Computer

How to Move a Computer

Want to safely move your computer? Moving your computer is like moving your file cabinet, family albums, record collection, book shelf, and artwork all at once… in one fragile box. Computers are expensive and hold valuable, and often irreplaceable, information Read complete article — How to Move a Computer

Posted in Difficult Things to Move | Posted on November 14, 2011 | Leave a comment
How to Move a Plant

How to Move a Plant

Move your plant without killing it – Plants are great for new homes. They can provide some much-needed life to empty gardens and blank walls. And fortunately, if you’re moving, you can probably bring the ones your already have. Unfortunately, Read complete article — How to Move a Plant

Posted in Difficult Things to Move | Posted on November 14, 2011 | Leave a comment
How to Rent a Moving Truck

How to Rent a Moving Truck

Need to rent a U-Haul? Renting a moving truck is an excellent way to avoid the sometimes extravagant costs of moving companies or the dangers of loading your bedroom on the top of your car’s roof.  Here are the basic Read complete article — How to Rent a Moving Truck

Posted in Moving Trucks, Types of Moves | Posted on November 14, 2011 | 4 Comments
Choosing a Phone Service Provider

Choosing a Phone Service Provider

Do you need a phone line? In the past, landlines were necessities for any home. However, now there are viable alternatives, such as cell phones and computers.  If you’re moving, you will have to decide whether you even want a Read complete article — Choosing a Phone Service Provider

Posted in Finding Utilities, Transferring Home Services | Posted on November 13, 2011 | Leave a comment
Choosing an Internet Service Provider

Choosing an Internet Service Provider

Is cable better than DSL? Which one should you get? Internet is essential when moving into a new place. It is a great way to find information about your new town, to connect with new people, and to locate the Read complete article — Choosing an Internet Service Provider

Posted in Finding Utilities, Transferring Home Services | Posted on November 13, 2011 | 1 Comment
Choosing Gas and Electricity Providers

Choosing Gas and Electricity Providers

Need electricity in your new home? Moving is stressful enough. You don’t want to have to spend your first night in your new place eating fast food by candlelight. Finding electricity and gas providers before you move is a good Read complete article — Choosing Gas and Electricity Providers

Posted in Finding Utilities, Transferring Home Services | Posted on November 13, 2011 | Leave a comment
Choosing a TV Service Provider

Choosing a TV Service Provider

Looking for cheap cable service? TVs are costly enough. You don’t want to get ripped off by a cable provider too. However, it happens. If you want the best cable service for the most affordable price, you’ll have to do Read complete article — Choosing a TV Service Provider

Posted in Finding Utilities, Transferring Home Services | Posted on November 13, 2011 | Leave a comment
Choosing a Home Security System

Choosing a Home Security System

Are you wondering how to secure your home? Getting a security system is a good way to feel safe in your new home. However, not all security systems will make you feel safe, and choosing the safest system for the Read complete article — Choosing a Home Security System

Posted in Finding Utilities, Transferring Home Services | Posted on November 13, 2011 | Leave a comment