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How Moving Affects Your Taxes

How Moving Affects Your Taxes

With everything on your mind during a move it can be easy to forget that moving expenses are, in some cases, tax deductible. The first thing I want to make clear is that I am not a tax professional. These are only helpful pointers to make you aware of deductions you...

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Moving to Columbus, Ohio

Moving to Columbus, Ohio

You're in good company if you're moving to Columbus, Ohio. Along with being the 15th largest city in the country, Columbus offers its residents great river views and a breathtaking skyline. It's not just the views that will keep you here, this city is popular for its...

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6 Things You Don’t Need to Panic About on Moving Day

6 Things You Don’t Need to Panic About on Moving Day

Moving day can be a stressful time, and some people are natural worriers, but DON'T PANIC! It will be alright. Here are six things that you definitely don't need to panic about on your moving day because we have the solutions to your problems. Broken Dishes No one...

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How to Make Long Road Trips Fun

How to Make Long Road Trips Fun

Moving day is here! Your moving truck is packed and now you’re ready for a long road trip. Maybe you are moving cross-country or just a few states away. I don’t know about you, but spending endless hours in a vehicle is not my idea of a good time. So, how do you make...

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20 Moving Day Hacks

20 Moving Day Hacks

Moving day is right around the corner and you've made preparations accordingly. Now that it's getting closer and closer to moving day, keep some of these moving day hacks in mind to make the process smoother. Wrap a couple layers of moving wrap tightly around your...

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Moving to Charlotte

Moving to Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina, nicknamed the Queen City, is making its way through the ranks to become the United States’ 16th largest city and the second largest banking center in the country, behind New York. Despite its rising popularity, there’s plenty of room for...

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How to Pack Your Pet Terrarium

How to Pack Your Pet Terrarium

Pet Terrariums are often large and most likely fragile. To keep it protected during your move, wrap it in bubble wrap. The bubble wrap will provide cushion and protect the terrarium for scratches. Use tape to secure bubble wrap. Furniture pads will help with easy...

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Tips for Moving Heavy Items Upstairs

Tips for Moving Heavy Items Upstairs

Almost everyone has lived in an upstairs apartment or bought a two story house at some point in their life. I have done both and have experienced the joy and pain of several moves in and out of these two. I have come up with some ideas and tips to help move those...

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Moving to Illinois

Moving to Illinois

Illinois is both interesting and beautiful. It has played an important role in the history of our country, with quite a few of our nation's leaders calling it "home" at one point or another. U.S. Presidents such as Barack Obama, Ronald Reagan, and even Abraham...

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Finding a Family Friendly Neighborhood

Finding a Family Friendly Neighborhood

My first move with my kids happened last year almost to the day. Before we even picked up the moving truck, we quickly knew we had some research to do. We already found the area of town we wanted to move to, but as with every city - there are pockets of good and...

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Moving to Las Vegas

Moving to Las Vegas

If you have ever been, then you've probably thought about moving to Las Vegas, also known as Sin City. One of the most recognized skylines in the world happens to be the Las Vegas Strip. The Vegas Strip is a several mile stretch along Las Vegas boulevard...

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How Heavy Should You Pack a Box?

How Heavy Should You Pack a Box?

No matter how far away or how close your move is approaching, when it comes to packing do not overload your box. As much as we want to get it over and done with, strategically and carefully packing a box will be well worth it. Besides, who wants to be that person that...

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