What to Consider Before Moving to a Foreign Country
When I was 18 I picked up and moved across the globe to get married, to a country that I’d spent a year in at the age of 16, but not knowing much of anything about the country. I had a decently fluent grasp of the language because my mother spoke to us in that […]
What Should You Look For in a Family Home?
When trying to find the perfect home, you need to look out for specific things if you will be raising a family, often different than if you are just living on your own or as a couple. Here are some things you’ll want to keep in mind while doing your search. Buying a family home […]
Moving Soon? Watch for These Surprise Costs
One of the most frustrating things about moving is that there always are some extra expenses that crop up, adding on to the already expensive move. But being prepared for what expenses may come up can allow you to both save up to cover those eventualities as well as know what expenses to try to […]
How To Save Money While Moving
Moving is literally my idea of hell because of all the stress involved. But in addition to the actual stress of moving, there is the stress of the cost as well. Here are some ways that you can save money while moving, so the financial aspect at least won’t be as painful. Moving to a […]
5 Tips On How To Furnish Your New Home
If you recently moved into a new home, figuring out how to furnish it can be extremely overwhelming. This is especially so if you’ve moved to a larger home and you don’t have enough furniture to fill your rooms. Here are some tops from a reader on how to go about this task. Moving into […]
5 Common Money Traps and How to Get Out Of Them
We were all young and stupid once. Ok, some people take longer to grow out of it than others, but generally as more mature adults we can look back at things we did in earlier adulthood and wring our hands and say “why did we do that?” If we are lucky, we can just remember […]
Top Tips for Moving Cross Country
Moving can be challenging at any time, but moving cross country can be much more daunting than moving within city limits. Here are some tips to help you with your cross-country move. A smooth house move process is all about choosing good cross country moving companies. This article deals with some frequently asked questions about […]
Five Challenges You May Face as an Expat and Their Solutions
I have been an expat for the past 15 years in a non English speaking country. It hasn’t always been easy, but after this much time here I’ve more or less gotten into the groove. However, my grasp of the language is far from perfect, even though I grew up in a household that spoke […]
7 Things To Consider Before Setting Up Your New House
Moving into a new home, especially one you bought, is both exciting and difficult. There are some things you should do when moving in. Here’s a to do list from a reader; most of this list is relevant to buying a home but some are also relevant to renters. Buying a new house can be exhilarating […]
Budgeting And Planning For A Future House Move: Here’s What You Should Know
I abhor moving. In fact, it is one of the things in the world I hate most. But moving sometimes is necessary (and some people don’t hate it as much as I do). If you do plan on a move, here are some things to keep in mind to make it easier. The average American […]
