A smooth move: Advanced planning is key when relocating

Forty-five percent of all moves occur between Memorial Day and Labor Day each year, and 17 to 20 million people may change locations before the summer ends, according to U-Haul.

Moving can be a stressful time, but it doesn’t have to be.

“The main thing is, I believe if they plan, they will take a huge stress off of it,” said Jason Hardin, president of U-Haul Company of Charlotte.

If your family is one of those preparing for the big move in the coming weeks, here are a few guidelines from U-Haul.com. More...