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When moving to a new apartment, whether across the street or across the country, you can be financially challenged. Relocation expenses can skyrocket, so to avoid a whirlwind of moving expenses coming at you, research your options and plan your budget. Here are some details you need to consider in advance.
Find an apartment: apartment application fees, security deposit, first month’s rent and utilities costs. Have the money lined up. Your rental should be no more than 30% of your income.
Manage the logistics… like a boss
Here are a few money-saving tricks. Read and learn:
Travel
If it is a long-distance move, include any moving related expenses you might have. If you are driving your car to the new place, you will most probably make stops – food, refreshments, fuel, tolls and hotels. If you are going to the new place, by train or airplane, you’ll need money for tickets and most probably for a hotel and food. If it’s an international move, then you will have to take in mind visas and insurance fees. You should take care of the travel arrangement before the moving day, so you can plan the travel costs and avoid financial strains.
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