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4 Ways to Save on Your Big Move

If you have aged out of hiring your friends and renting a U-Haul, you may want to consider booking a moving company. Here are four tips on how you can save on movers.

1. Donate items you no longer use. There’s no point in paying to move things you don’t need any more.

2. Ask grocery, wine, and other stores for free boxes. You don’t want to pay for something you can get at no cost. Just make sure the boxes are clean.

“You don’t want to take any pests into your new home with you,” said New American Funding’s Editorial Director Clare Trapasso.

3. Shop around. Different movers offer different rates.

However, saving a few bucks isn’t always worth it if your belongings don’t arrive on time or are damaged. You want to ensure you book a reputable company with good reviews.

4. Consider booking your move at a slower time. Rates may be cheaper in the winter when fewer people move or on a weekday afternoon instead of a weekend morning.