Comments on: Preparing for a Move http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/preparing-for-a-move.htm Building Wealth through Saving and Investing Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:57:57 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Weekend Links - Oct 17, 2008 | Million Dollar Journey http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/preparing-for-a-move.htm/comment-page-1#comment-57276 Weekend Links - Oct 17, 2008 | Million Dollar Journey Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:30:20 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/preparing-for-a-move.htm#comment-57276 [...] through the archives, about a year ago I wrote about preparing for a move.  I’m glad we’re not at that stage in our lives right [...]

[...] through the archives, about a year ago I wrote about preparing for a move.  I’m glad we’re not at that stage in our lives right [...]

]]> By: 8 Things to do Before Closing on a House | Million Dollar Journey http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/preparing-for-a-move.htm/comment-page-1#comment-28658 8 Things to do Before Closing on a House | Million Dollar Journey Thu, 20 Mar 2008 04:21:12 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/preparing-for-a-move.htm#comment-28658 [...] Prepare for the Move.  If you are hiring movers, call them a couple weeks in advance to book your time.  If you are moving yourself, call the truck rental place (and your strong buddies) at least a week in advance. [...]

[...] Prepare for the Move.  If you are hiring movers, call them a couple weeks in advance to book your time.  If you are moving yourself, call the truck rental place (and your strong buddies) at least a week in advance. [...]

]]> By: The 123rd Carnival of Personal Finance (The Boo! editinon) | The Dough Roller http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/preparing-for-a-move.htm/comment-page-1#comment-16332 The 123rd Carnival of Personal Finance (The Boo! editinon) | The Dough Roller Sat, 10 Nov 2007 15:25:36 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/preparing-for-a-move.htm#comment-16332 [...] Preparing for a Move (@ Million Dollar Journey): “As we’ve already started our packing, here are some tips that I’ve put together in preparing for the move (mostly in hindsight).” [...]

[...] Preparing for a Move (@ Million Dollar Journey): “As we’ve already started our packing, here are some tips that I’ve put together in preparing for the move (mostly in hindsight).” [...]

]]> By: Best of Million Dollar Journey: Oct 2007 | Million Dollar Journey http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/preparing-for-a-move.htm/comment-page-1#comment-16212 Best of Million Dollar Journey: Oct 2007 | Million Dollar Journey Fri, 09 Nov 2007 07:34:43 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/preparing-for-a-move.htm#comment-16212 [...] Preparing for a Move (21 [...]

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]]> By: Best of the Week - Oct 26, 2007 | Million Dollar Journey http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/preparing-for-a-move.htm/comment-page-1#comment-15199 Best of the Week - Oct 26, 2007 | Million Dollar Journey Fri, 26 Oct 2007 07:31:39 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/preparing-for-a-move.htm#comment-15199 [...] Dough Roller has hosted the 123rd Carnival of Personal Finance - The Boo Edition. I submitted the article "Preparing for a Move". [...]

[...] Dough Roller has hosted the 123rd Carnival of Personal Finance – The Boo Edition. I submitted the article "Preparing for a Move". [...]

]]> By: Best of the Week - Oct 26, 2007 | Million Dollar Journey http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/preparing-for-a-move.htm/comment-page-1#comment-15200 Best of the Week - Oct 26, 2007 | Million Dollar Journey Fri, 26 Oct 2007 07:31:39 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/preparing-for-a-move.htm#comment-15200 [...] Dough Roller has hosted the 123rd Carnival of Personal Finance - The Boo Edition. I submitted the article "Preparing for a Move". [...]

[...] Dough Roller has hosted the 123rd Carnival of Personal Finance – The Boo Edition. I submitted the article "Preparing for a Move". [...]

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]]> By: chrisperruna.com » Blog Archive » Friday Elite Money Links http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/preparing-for-a-move.htm/comment-page-1#comment-14693 chrisperruna.com » Blog Archive » Friday Elite Money Links Fri, 19 Oct 2007 12:51:31 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/preparing-for-a-move.htm#comment-14693 [...] Preparing for a Move [...]

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]]> By: Never Stop Buying http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/preparing-for-a-move.htm/comment-page-1#comment-14630 Never Stop Buying Thu, 18 Oct 2007 18:35:55 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/preparing-for-a-move.htm#comment-14630 I feel you, FT, as we just moved on Sunday, and still unpacking after 4 days Couple advices 1. Get the biggest U-Haul, we got 26' for $40 + $15 CDW + 27km @ 69c/km, and it was cheaper than our 17' truck last year (we had to do 2 trips) 2. We moved with our own cars a lot as it was in the same city (too lazy to pack EVERYTHING), I advice don't do it too often, only for valuable/breakble items (for me, lots of computer stuff) 3. Prepare to eat out A LOT, or instant noodles (a week before and after the move date) 4. Get lots of help. We had 5 people and we were all tired at the end, and vow to hire moving company the next time =P 5. We went out for AYCE Sushi afterwards (my treat of course), budget that too (KFC is too cheap honestly) 6. Label the boxes clearly after taped, so easy to move boxes to their rooms easily for everyone I feel you, FT, as we just moved on Sunday, and still unpacking after 4 days

Couple advices
1. Get the biggest U-Haul, we got 26′ for $40 + $15 CDW + 27km @ 69c/km, and it was cheaper than our 17′ truck last year (we had to do 2 trips)

2. We moved with our own cars a lot as it was in the same city (too lazy to pack EVERYTHING), I advice don’t do it too often, only for valuable/breakble items (for me, lots of computer stuff)

3. Prepare to eat out A LOT, or instant noodles (a week before and after the move date)

4. Get lots of help. We had 5 people and we were all tired at the end, and vow to hire moving company the next time =P

5. We went out for AYCE Sushi afterwards (my treat of course), budget that too (KFC is too cheap honestly)

6. Label the boxes clearly after taped, so easy to move boxes to their rooms easily for everyone

]]> By: Blain Reinkensmeyer http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/preparing-for-a-move.htm/comment-page-1#comment-14596 Blain Reinkensmeyer Thu, 18 Oct 2007 03:32:07 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/preparing-for-a-move.htm#comment-14596 Budget to eat out a lot because once those dishes get packed you aren't going to be cooking again anytime soon!! :) Budget to eat out a lot because once those dishes get packed you aren’t going to be cooking again anytime soon!! :)

]]> By: Quentin DSouza http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/preparing-for-a-move.htm/comment-page-1#comment-14530 Quentin DSouza Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:31:51 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/preparing-for-a-move.htm#comment-14530 If you are changing jobs or moving for school, you can write off part of the moving expenses on your taxes. See the CRA web site for details. http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tax/individuals/topics/income-tax/return/completing/deductions/lines206-236/219/menu-e.html If you are changing jobs or moving for school, you can write off part of the moving expenses on your taxes.

See the CRA web site for details.
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tax/individuals/topics/income-tax/return/completing/deductions/lines206-236/219/menu-e.html

]]> By: Cannon_fodder http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/preparing-for-a-move.htm/comment-page-1#comment-14518 Cannon_fodder Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:11:38 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/preparing-for-a-move.htm#comment-14518 A few tips come to mind: - use your own vehicle to transport what valuable and/or breakable items you can. - budget 25% more for the move than the quote. Personally, and through anyone I've spoken to, it has always costed more than anticipated. - if you have children, especially small ones, make sure to pack their essentials in well marked boxes and try to pack those last so they are off first. Essentials could include favourite blanket, stuffed animals, etc. I also get to work setting up their beds right away to help them feel more comfortable with the move so they see some sense of normalcy returning quickly. - keep various tools and items with you in a special box - tape, scissors, screwdriver, drill & bits, gloves (to help when moving heavy furniture) - We've never done it, but it sounds like a good idea to me - create signs for each room (and tape them to the door jamb) that correspond to the labels on the boxes. This way the movers (hopefully) put the boxes in the right spot. - if you have some old sheets that you use for painting or whatever, you can lay those down in the first several feet of the entranceway. We've moved in the dead of winter and this reduces the snow, salt, dirt, etc. from being tracked all over your 'new' home - Finally, and this is REALLY important if you are getting friends to help move - make sure you know where the closest beer store and KFC is to the new home so you can feed your friends! A few tips come to mind:

- use your own vehicle to transport what valuable and/or breakable items you can.
- budget 25% more for the move than the quote. Personally, and through anyone I’ve spoken to, it has always costed more than anticipated.
- if you have children, especially small ones, make sure to pack their essentials in well marked boxes and try to pack those last so they are off first. Essentials could include favourite blanket, stuffed animals, etc. I also get to work setting up their beds right away to help them feel more comfortable with the move so they see some sense of normalcy returning quickly.
- keep various tools and items with you in a special box – tape, scissors, screwdriver, drill & bits, gloves (to help when moving heavy furniture)
- We’ve never done it, but it sounds like a good idea to me – create signs for each room (and tape them to the door jamb) that correspond to the labels on the boxes. This way the movers (hopefully) put the boxes in the right spot.
- if you have some old sheets that you use for painting or whatever, you can lay those down in the first several feet of the entranceway. We’ve moved in the dead of winter and this reduces the snow, salt, dirt, etc. from being tracked all over your ‘new’ home
- Finally, and this is REALLY important if you are getting friends to help move – make sure you know where the closest beer store and KFC is to the new home so you can feed your friends!

]]> By: FrugalTrader http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/preparing-for-a-move.htm/comment-page-1#comment-14477 FrugalTrader Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:13:54 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/preparing-for-a-move.htm#comment-14477 Good tips about the uniform box sizes. WC, can you remember how much it cost to "rent" boxes? I saw this advertised at the local "u-haul" store, but didn't seem very appealing as I could find free boxes elsewhere. Good tips about the uniform box sizes. WC, can you remember how much it cost to “rent” boxes? I saw this advertised at the local “u-haul” store, but didn’t seem very appealing as I could find free boxes elsewhere.

]]> By: the Wealthy Canadian http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/preparing-for-a-move.htm/comment-page-1#comment-14476 the Wealthy Canadian Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:10:47 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/preparing-for-a-move.htm#comment-14476 I've moved numerous times and worked as a mover (back when I was young and fit). It definitely helps to get the standard, uniform-sized, boxes. They pack into a truck so much better than an odd assortment of boxes. Also taking furniture apart will might help loading the truck efficiently. The less trips it takes to move the less it costs (if renting a /km truck) and takes less time. When I lived in Ottawa I 'rented' boxes from a moving company (I think it was called "Thrifty's"). Basically, I bought a pile of moving boxes and then sold them back the ones that were still in good shape. It didn't cost too much. I’ve moved numerous times and worked as a mover (back when I was young and fit). It definitely helps to get the standard, uniform-sized, boxes. They pack into a truck so much better than an odd assortment of boxes. Also taking furniture apart will might help loading the truck efficiently. The less trips it takes to move the less it costs (if renting a /km truck) and takes less time.

When I lived in Ottawa I ‘rented’ boxes from a moving company (I think it was called “Thrifty’s”). Basically, I bought a pile of moving boxes and then sold them back the ones that were still in good shape. It didn’t cost too much.

]]> By: FrugalTrader http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/preparing-for-a-move.htm/comment-page-1#comment-14475 FrugalTrader Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:38:58 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/preparing-for-a-move.htm#comment-14475 TMW, i noticed those trolley's included in the truck that I rented, but they charged extra for it's usage. I thought that it looked like a rip off, but maybe I should have used it. :) TMW, i noticed those trolley’s included in the truck that I rented, but they charged extra for it’s usage. I thought that it looked like a rip off, but maybe I should have used it. :)

]]> By: ThickenMyWallet http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/preparing-for-a-move.htm/comment-page-1#comment-14473 ThickenMyWallet Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:18:21 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/preparing-for-a-move.htm#comment-14473 Rent or borrow a dolly or hand-truck (or make sure the truck comes with one). It will save you hours in moving time. Rent or borrow a dolly or hand-truck (or make sure the truck comes with one). It will save you hours in moving time.

]]> By: FrugalTrader http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/preparing-for-a-move.htm/comment-page-1#comment-14471 FrugalTrader Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:34:51 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/preparing-for-a-move.htm#comment-14471 Anna: Thanks for the tip! Telly: Yes, you are right about the SM. The way it will work with me is that i'll get aggressive in paying down the non-deductible portion (approx $150k). When that is all paid down, i'll be left with approximately $200k HELOC which will remain deductible. Anna: Thanks for the tip!

Telly: Yes, you are right about the SM. The way it will work with me is that i’ll get aggressive in paying down the non-deductible portion (approx $150k). When that is all paid down, i’ll be left with approximately $200k HELOC which will remain deductible.

]]> By: Telly http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/preparing-for-a-move.htm/comment-page-1#comment-14470 Telly Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:32:29 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/preparing-for-a-move.htm#comment-14470 The new mortgage doens't sound too bad either. Isn't the idea of the SM to keep your (deductible) payments going for a long time? The new mortgage doens’t sound too bad either.
Isn’t the idea of the SM to keep your (deductible) payments going for a long time?

]]> By: Anna http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/preparing-for-a-move.htm/comment-page-1#comment-14469 Anna Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:42:47 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/preparing-for-a-move.htm#comment-14469 LCBO stores have great boxes too! They are sturdy and a good size for heavy items. Also, they are free and LCBO is happy to get rid of them as they have to pay for their pickup/disposal. LCBO stores have great boxes too!
They are sturdy and a good size for heavy items.
Also, they are free and LCBO is happy to get rid of them as they have to pay for their pickup/disposal.

]]> By: The Financial Blogger http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/preparing-for-a-move.htm/comment-page-1#comment-14464 The Financial Blogger Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:10:12 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/preparing-for-a-move.htm#comment-14464 I moved several times and I learned the following tips: - Get as many similar boxes as you can. This is much easier when you are charging the truck. My favorite are the banana boxes at the grocery store. - Before moving, put all the boxes in the same room. It will give you additional space to move your furniture and you can do a chain work when you get to the boxes. - Have your friend sleep at your house the day before moving. You will have a nice time and everybody will be on time the next morning! I moved several times and I learned the following tips:
- Get as many similar boxes as you can. This is much easier when you are charging the truck. My favorite are the banana boxes at the grocery store.

- Before moving, put all the boxes in the same room. It will give you additional space to move your furniture and you can do a chain work when you get to the boxes.

- Have your friend sleep at your house the day before moving. You will have a nice time and everybody will be on time the next morning!

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