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Moving can be very expensive, especially when it’s over a long distance. You may be able to get away with spending a few hundred on a local move, but once you’re looking at a move to a city or state that’s more than a couple of hours away, your costs soar. 

There are ways to reduce what you have to spend, but they take planning, and some take time. In this case, though, even a little bit of savings can help a lot. Why not look for the best long distance movers? 

Book Any Moving Pods or Vans Early

Whether you plan to drive a rented moving truck yourself, pack everything into a moving pod, or hire a moving service, book as early as you can. The longer you wait, and the closer you get to your moving time, the fewer options will be available. And those that are, will cost more. 

Sometimes you don’t know you have to move until a short time before the move actually has to occur. But do what you can; book as soon as you know where and approximately when you’ll have to go.

Be Ruthless When Packing

Many moving services base their price on the weight of the items that you want to move. Plus, the more you have, the more you’ll need to get in terms of moving supplies, which means spending more money. And, if you’re renting a truck or pod, the more you have, the more space you’ll need, which means a bigger and more expensive truck, or more than one pod. So, when you start packing, be ruthless!

Now is the time to look at those piles of things where you weren’t sure if you wanted to get rid of them during your last decluttering session and finally figure out if they’re staying with you or going to a donation bin. 

Now’s the time to be realistic about what serves you best. By the way, it’s OK to keep things that are purely sentimental. The point is to get rid of things that just do nothing for you and your life now.

Buy Packing Supplies in Batches

It will be difficult to predict exactly what you’ll need for packing, so buy your supplies in batches. You can always buy more, and waiting to buy everything gives you a chance to customize what you buy in later batches. 

Maybe you don’t need 10 large boxes like you thought you did, but you need 10 additional medium boxes. Buy a few large to start and then re-evaluate when you go to buy more. After all, if you buy too much now, that’s wasted money.

Look Into Tax Deductions

Your moving expenses might be tax-deductible. Most people can no longer deduct moving expenses, at least through 2025. But if you’re in the military, you may still be able to deduct some of what you spend. That can give you a break when you file your taxes for this year.

Balance Your Need for Saving Money With Your Need for Saving Your Sanity

Finally, realize that sometimes saving money is so stressful that you end up spending more to correct mistakes or to soothe yourself as you handle the stress. You may be physically capable of driving a rented moving truck, but if packing and driving, and then dealing with the truck rental company places too much strain on you, they won’t go well. 

You may be better off having a moving company do as much of the work as possible because, even if you spend a little more, you won’t have to worry about hurting yourself when moving furniture, for example.

If you need a moving company in Richboro, PA, and want to know about the best long distance movers in the region, contact Hughes Relocation Services. Get a free estimate and discuss how much the move would actually cost. Contact us today.