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2013
The Hidden Costs of Moving
An article by admin
Having an emergency fund is a great idea. I learned this fact when trying to move recently. We had to move due to our landlord selling our home to a new owner that did not want tenants. Due to this, we had to move, and I discovered a number of hidden costs.
Searching for a place to live was rather hard, as it used a great deal of time, and money in gas. Transportation and time can grow to be expensive.
Packing can be expensive due to the need for boxes, markers, and tape. Those costs can add up, so try and find free boxes at local businesses or on Craigslist.
Changing your mailing address can be rather expensive as well, as it costs 30 dollars to forward mail through Canada Post. Additionally, you can expect to waste time changing the address for all of your services such as television, internet, banks, credit cards, and other services you may use.
Moving day can be rather expensive. Hiring a moving company can cost a good bit, on top of that there are a number of last minute purchases as well. You can also expect charges to reconnect electricity, possible parking charges, and possible parking tickets. You might also need to buy a few meals to get friends to help.
Once you have moved in, you might find that your furniture no longer works. This warrants even more new purchases. So remember to plan for the unexpected.
