Ways to Pay for Relocation Without a Moving Allowance

When moving, one can spend a lot of money on doing so. The costs can add up quickly as a person will have to pay for supplies, a truck and the labor to make the move. When making a big move to another city or state, a person can often get help from his or her employer. However, for an employee who doesn’t get help, there are options. Here are four ways to pay for a move without a relocation allowance.

Selling Belongings

Before moving, it’s wise for a person to go through his or her house and find any items they won’t need. For example, if you are making a move from a larger to a much smaller home, you probably won’t need to take larger furniture items along. At the same time, a person who is relocating to a warmer climate may want to think about ditching some items such as heavy jackets and other warm weather clothing. Bringing things along you know you probably will never use, can be a big waste of money and time. Selling these items will make you some cash that can help furnish your new home or apartment or help you purchase a new wardrobe. Selling your unwanted items should be pretty easy to do in most major cities if a person is comfortable using Craigslist and other classifieds sites.

Get a Loan

When making a long-distance move, it can be very expensive and can run a mover thousands of dollars. To make the move and bring everything along, another option would be to consider a loan. By borrowing the money you need to move you can take every item with you, safely and securely. This will help a person save time and avoid the cost of storing items or the the cost of making multiple trips to retrieve items left behind. At the same time, when getting a loan, an individual can ensure that he or she hires the best services, gets insurance and finds a company that does things right the first time. Remember, with a small loan, you can receive the help you need when moving  expensive and irreplaceable items that need to arrive on time and undamaged.

Utilize All Possible Sources 

When moving to the new location, you should utilize every bit of space possible. Since some airlines allow two carry-on bags and two checked bags, one should put as much as possible in their luggage. Obviously, you can’t take heavy items or furniture, but, when utilizing as much space in your suitcases and carry-on bags, one can take most of your clothes and a lot of personal items. When bringing children or a spouse along, one should also take advantage of baggage limits and fill their suitcases to the brim. If you plan on driving to your new home, it is a good idea to stuff your entire car or truck full of items. This may allow you to use a smaller moving truck, which will save you some additional money.

Store Items with Family and Friends

If you have items that you absolutely can do without for awhile, for example, an additional couch or an extra bed, it can be a good idea to store some of these items with friends or family. This way you will have time to save some money to come back and retrieve your items at a later time. Another option would be to have friends or family members that come to visit you in the future to bring these items along if possible. This is a great way to keep your relocation expenses down and in control.

When moving for a new job, relocation assistance comes in very handy but is not always available. If you do not have that luxury it is still possible to move on your own and keep your cost down.

 

Finances - 15 Oct, 2014 - No Comments