Ideas on how you can reduce the cost your move Moving can be a costly. Here are some simple ideas that can help cut the cost. a mover that is licensed and insured, for example: 1st Step Movers if your expenses are tax-deductible. You may be eligible to claim some of your moving expenses as a deduction when filling out your federal income tax return, especially if you’ve donated some items to charities. Also check and see if you qualify for any of the deduction illustrated in our post here  your unwanted stuff. What better way to help your moving budget than to sell the things you won’t ever need again, online or at a moving sale, and pocket the cash your home. One of the best ways to cut moving costs is to move as few items to the new home as possible. And in order to do that, you need to inventory your entire house and declutter it without delay. [...]

Tips For Getting Cheaper Rent Are you attempting to move, but are wary because of the cost of rent? With monthly payments at the highest price they have been in 30 years, you are not alone. Rent is climbing every month, but that does not mean ‌finding an affordable rental is impossible. Here are some tips on how to pay less when looking for an place to rent. Late payments can end up costing you more with late fees. Offering to pay early gives a landlord incentive to lower the rent during negotiations. Ask your potential landlord if they are willing to write a trigger clause into the lease contract that if you fail to pay the rent early you get a $100 discount. Landlords usually have full-time jobs. Doing some cleanup and maintenance around the apartment complex can get you a decent reduction. One of the best ways to get a large discount is by splitting it with someone else. As [...]