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    A man counting some money while preparing for his NJ to California move.

    How can a good plan for an NJ to California move save you money?

    By Bailey N. | Budget-friendly tips | 0 comment | 25 December, 2021 | 0

    NJ to California move can take some time but also it can get quite costly unless you are paying attention. There is a way to avoid the extra costs of course. Having a good plan and sticking to it is a way to do it and save some money. Saving money will start way before you relocate. It will even start before you start packing and further in the text we will show you where you can save money. Also, you will see a good trick to earn some money! Read on to learn all the tricks.

    Saving money before you even start packing for your NJ to California move

    This only works if you have the time to plan and prepare of course. This method will not only save you money but if done right you can actually earn some. The way to do it is by decluttering. If you have the time try decluttering your old place. Think about all unused objects that are just collecting dust. We all have those. That’s just human nature. But many items that are functional can be sold. Kitchen appliances you don’t use, wardrobe, and similar things can be worth something and you can throw a garage sale or sell those online. That way you will earn some money and you won’t be bringing items you don’t need or use to your new home. You will also be able to pack easier that way.

    A person putting some coins into a piggy bank while preparing money for an NJ to California move.
    All the money you earn from sales you can spend on packing material and that’s like getting packing material for free!

    Saving money on packing material

    Packing material can be quite pricy. One item alone is cheap (for example one moving box) but you will need plenty of moving boxes for all your household belongings. Bubble wrap, packing paper, duct tape, and other materials too. In some cases renting plastic bins can be better than buying plenty of moving boxes. Also, it’s much better for the environment and you don’t have to recycle after unpacking. But if you prefer moving boxes try asking big market chains near you to give you some. Many will gladly do it because they have too many cardboard boxes laying around and they too need to recycle so you will be spearing them some time. That is a good way to get free moving boxes. Also, in order to save money on bubble wrap, you can pack some of the breakable items in your clothing or linens. That will also work fine and protect those breakables.

    Hiring professional movers

    The cheapest way is to relocate on your own right? Well, maybe. In some cases, it’s not really. The problem is that most of us don’t have the equipment necessary for relocations and moving a whole family plus their belongings are not easy. Since you are not moving just down the street but you have a coast-to-coast relocation ahead of you – you should consider hiring professional movers. Reliable movers like Gibraltar Van Lines will be able to move you quickly and without any additional stress that usually comes with relocations.

    A person counting money and taking notes.
    In some ways, it can be cheaper hiring movers than doing everything on your own.

    Costs of hiring professional movers

    People often assume that hiring professional movers is quite expensive. But nowadays it’s really not. Naturally, the prices are depending on the relocation itself and what you need from them. Most movers are willing to give you free moving quotes. So you will have costs to take into account in front of you and you can plan your budget. If you call movers and they tell you that they will deal with prices after relocation – that’s a red flag! Reliable movers will be able to tell you the exact price of every service they are offering. That way there will be no hidden costs. Hidden costs are the worst!

    Moving day costs

    Moving day is usually very expensive unless you are prepared. If you just “wing it” everything will be very expensive and you need a lot of things along the way. Food, gas, and other stuff unless planed are quite costly. That’s why preparations are the key element to saving money. You know very well what will your family need for a day or two of traveling so pack all that! Don’t go empty-handed and by things along the way. Pack a bag that will contain everything that you need like a spare set of clothes, wet wipes, gel sanitizer for your hands, food, snacks, drinks, documents, and such.

    A lot of coins.
    A little bit here, a little bit there – it adds up to be a lot.

    Apps that can help you to manage your money and the budget you set

    Nowadays there is an app for just about anything you can think of. If you own a smartphone you can use the advantages of it. There are plenty of apps available and the funny thing is – most of them are free. Here is a list of some of the best now available so make sure to check them out:

    • Money View
    • Goodbudget
    • Realbyte Money Manager
    • Monefy
    • Bishinews Expense Manager
    • ET Markets

    Those are just worth checking out, there is plenty more out there so if you have the time research that too. It’s like having a small accountant in your pocket. Apps are getting better and better each they and now they can do so much to help you in any aspect of your everyday life so why not use that to your advantage?

    Good luck

    Good luck with your upcoming NJ to California move. Coast-to-coast relocations can be hard sometimes but if you have adequate help it can be a breeze. Hopefully, we helped you get some ideas on how to save some money when relocation approaches. Don’t rush anything and soon enough you will be enjoying your new California home and with some additional money too!

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