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Countdown: 12 Weeks to Moving Day

You're moving! Yikes! Don't panic: although moving can be an intense and exhausting experience (it's one of the biggest causes of stress), breaking it down into week-by-week tasks can make it much more manageable. Here's what to do when -- to make your move as easy as possible.

Anne Krueger

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12 Weeks Before

  • Create a file to hold every detail of your move, from estimates and receipts to maps of your new town and lists of hot spots your kids might like.
  • Check out the Chamber of Commerce for interesting info on your new destination.
  • Start interviewing movers and asking for face-to-face estimates.
  • Review your moving budget, and check with the IRS about which moving expenses might be deductible.
  • If your car or boat has to be moved, start researching special companies that ship automobiles and boats.

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