If your moving day is flexible, then you may want to consider a few options, weighing what is the best time for you to move. There are many factors to consider, including money-saving options and when might be the most beneficial for other members of your family.

Look at the whole picture and see how flexible you can be. It's surprising how much time and money you can save just by shifting your move date by a month or two.

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Many of our past moves have been due to my husband's career in IT and some because of my career, too. Overall, I think we've been pretty fair to each other when deciding to move, always taking the other person into consideration.

But it still isn't easy.

Having been the spouse who's had to make changes in my immediate life in order to accommodate my partner, I have some advice and tips on how to make this move work for you. It'll help you adjust and make the most of this change.

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My nephew just moved to a new city and consequently, a new school. Talking to him on the phone a few times each week leading up to the move, he'd tell me about the challenges that are particular to people his age. Issues of changing schools, of meeting new people and making new friends. With his help and advice from other teens, I've compiled their suggestions to help teens through this often frustrating and scary time.

If you're a teen, and you have a suggestion or a story about moving, just comment below. I'll add it to our ever-growing list.

With the world at our fingertips, more and more people are looking for an adventure and moving overseas. While there are some further complications with making an international move, some of the same decisions need to be made, such as how much stuff to keep and what to get rid of.

To get started, find out how to begin packing for your overseas move.

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It's moving day, and despite all the planning and packing you feel like you might be forgetting something. Make sure you don't get caught up in the moving day chaos by not being prepared.

First, get plenty of sleep the night before, keep your coffee pot unpacked and set for 6:00 a.m., then check out this list of moving day tasks that still need to be done so you'll be ready when the truck arrives.

More Moving Timelines - What You Need to Do:

• 8 Weeks Before You Move
• 6 Weeks Before You Move
• 4 Weeks Before You Move
• 2 Weeks Before You Move
• 1 Week Before You Move

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Whenever we plan a move, the first thing I think of is money. How much will the move cost? We then go over the logistics of getting from point A to B and what it will take to get there. Where we're moving to determines how we move.

Whether using a moving company or renting a truck, there are lots of ways to save.

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I receive a lot of "what if" questions from people on the move. Such questions are a good sign that people are thinking ahead, thinking of problems that might arise that could delay the move, cost extra money and cause infinite amounts of frustration.

So, find out the answers to some of the top "what if" questions so you'll know what to do to avoid such nightmare scenarios as "what to do if the movers don't show up".

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When shy Thomas and his family move into a new neighborhood, he thinks no one will like him. On Halloween, Thomas dresses up as a tiger, and feeling brave behind the mask, he sets out and realizes that his neighbors not only recognize him, they like him!

This is a great book for kids on the move, and even though it's been revamped from the original, I found the illustrations were wonderful and added to the already-appealing text.

Check out this read and others that will help your children move in the Suggested Reading section of this site.

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Are your household items safe?

When it comes to hiring movers, make sure you're properly insured. Most companies offer basic insurance, which is included in the moving fees,which usually provides $0.60 per pound. So what exactly is full replacement value coverage? Find out here.

More On Moving Company Insurance and Fees

• Should You Purchase More Insurance?
• Ways to Save on Moving Company Fees
• What Kind of Documentation Should the Movers Provide?

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When considering a move to another city or state, most people wonder if they can afford to live in the new location. Housing costs are the first priority when assessing cost of living and determining where you're moving to.

So, how do you find out what is available and how affordable homes are?

By checking out some easy-to-use online tools.

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