5 Ways To Save Money On Your Move

Moving is not only time-consuming, but also can get quite expensive, especially if moving out of town.  To save yourself some stress and money on moving day, I have assembled this list of 5 tips to save money on your move. Remember, you don’t have to spend money on extras if you don’t want to. Many things we do with moving is out of convenience and while moving itself is very time consuming and there is a huge temptation to cut corners, you can save money and still keep your sanity.

1. Never just take prices of moving trucks and companies you hire to help you with your move as the be-all, end-all. Many companies will price match thier competitors if you just ask. Also, the day you move makes a difference. Try to move on a weekday as opposed to a weekend and the middle of the month is also usually cheaper.  You may also find luck with lower prices by simply asking for them on social media as well as hunting down discount coupons.

2. Don’t waste money on buying boxes. Fast food restaurants, local restaurants, gas stations and some larger “big box” stores will give them to you for free if you just ask for them.

3. If you are hiring moving help, always compare prices. This is a competitive field just like many industries and you will find that the prices are often very different from company to company. Just be cautious. The lower price is not always the best option. Always read online reviews for moving companies you plan to hire. If your precious heirlooms get ruined by carelessness, you didn’t save anything.

4. Skip expensive bubble wrap and packing paper. Get newspaper and even discount paper towels (perfect time to buy with coupons!) for packing your valuables and breakables.

5. While it can be tempting to eat out for a couple days so you can pack up your kitchenware, don’t. You can easily and inexpensively stock your cupboard with high-protein snacks, salad fixings, sandwich fillings, peanut butter and jelly and bread and eat that. You will save so much more money by making no-cook meals at home rather than taking the family out for 2-3 meals a day for a couple days leading up to your move.