{"id":9170,"date":"2017-02-03T15:00:07","date_gmt":"2017-02-03T20:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/?p=9170"},"modified":"2020-09-03T10:02:10","modified_gmt":"2020-09-03T14:02:10","slug":"5-things-consider-moving-often-overlooked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/blog\/5-things-consider-moving-often-overlooked\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things to Consider When Moving (That are Often Overlooked)"},"content":{"rendered":"

My friends have always known me as a type of responsible nomad \u2014 I\u2019ve moved from Austin to Queens and now live a little east of the Valley in southern California. I\u2019ve also taken off and traveled to several countries outside of the United States where I stayed for weeks, and on a few occasions for several months at a time. I\u2019ve had a few friends ask about moving advice and decided to write a short post for future reference. Here is some of the best advice that I can offer to someone who is considering making a move and needs to know a little about how to get started to make the trip as great as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1<\/strong>. Start With A List.<\/b> \u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

I like to start with a sort of stream-of-consciousness (i.e., writing EVERYTHING you can think of) so that the pressure is light to begin; then I prioritize from most to least important, then from most costly to least expensive. \u00a0It\u2019s important to make sure everything that you own is on the list, so nothing gets forgotten along the way. \u00a0This will be a great benefit for those who may be making a move overseas and cannot take everything they own with them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Work-Related Deductions<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re moving for a new job, contact the company\u2019s HR department or your personal tax accountant to see if you qualify for <\/span>work-related deductions<\/b>. There are quite a few deductions that can be taken for a wide array of situations. These include business expenses, moving expenses, and even credits if you have children. There are even credits for electric cars and solar energy that you may want to check into. The IRS has an informational page that covers this, which you can <\/span>read here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Downsize, Downsize, Downsize.<\/b> \u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Follow David Allen\u2019s time-management method (with a transporting twist): if you\u2019ve used it in the last month, keep it (i.e., clothes); if you haven\u2019t used it in six months but may sometime down the line, store it (or ship it later); if it doesn\u2019t satisfy any of those requirements, trash it. Seriously, if something has not been used in that time period, you really will not miss it at all once you move. Downsizing will come in handy when it is time to load a moving truck or a shipping container if moving internationally. <\/span><\/p>\n

(You can sell all of your belongings, not dissimilar to an Eat, Pray, Love memoir, or you can investigate and find resources to ease the stress of long-distance travel).<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a04.<\/strong> Analyze What\u2019s Best For Your Trip<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you have multiple vehicles or are renting a cargo van, <\/span>analyze what\u2019s best for your trip<\/b>. Depending on your final destination: i.e., if you\u2019re heading across the country and have multiple vehicles, you have three general options: <\/span><\/p>\n