Moving

As you think about shifting from work to play, you may be wondering what states rank as the best states for retirement. It’s only natural — this is the time in your life when you’re finally able to focus solely on yourself and move to a place you’ve dreamed about living in retirement. Take a look at what states made our top 10 list!

Packing up your entire life into boxes, loading it into a truck or moving container, and then reverse-engineering the whole process at your new home is daunting. And as you can imagine, the more stuff you have, the more stuff you have to move. Luckily, there’s a solution to the problem of too much stuff — a moving sale!

Moving out soon? Cleaning your old place is probably the last thing on your mind, so make it easier for yourself with this room-by-room checklist. Short on time? Read the tips about hiring pros, including estimated costs.

If you’re considering a cross-country move or are in the process of getting moving quotes, you may face sticker shock. The process is expensive — especially if you go with a full-service moving company. Thankfully, there are many ways to cut costs, whether it’s getting help from family and friends, driving a rental truck, or using container storage to keep costs affordable. Our guide is here to walk you through it all.

Moving from a small studio apartment? How about a four-bedroom home? If you’re considering using a portable moving and storage container and wondering what size is best for your needs, here’s our advice.