If you’re getting ready to move into a new home, there’s no reason to buy new moving boxes. That’s just one of the money-saving tips shared by this new article from U.S. News, featuring six strategies you can use to trim moving costs and make your move for less.
As soon as you have an inkling that you might move, you should start saving every sturdy cardboard box you can get your hands on, along with packing material like old newspapers. Unfortunately, many people don’t have a lot of time for this kind of planning. In that case, there are several places in the community to look for free moving boxes.
Also, be smart about utility and service shutoffs. Many utilities require you to pay for a full month of service at a time, so if a service isn’t absolutely essential, cut off that service before you leave rather than after so you’re not paying for it during a time when you’re not living there. That means contacting your service companies, such as your Internet service provider, cable provider, and so on, more than a month before your move-out date.
