Should You Move When You Retire?

You see them every year, returning in the fall with their tans and highlights. They’re the retirees who move to Florida for half the year when you retire. And, then there are those friends who packed up and moved to the locale of their dreams the moment they both retired. If you’re nearing retirement, you might be contemplating joining them. Here’s what to think about before you make the move to retire. Should you move when you retire? What Will Moving Cost You? Being retired doesn’t mean you can suddenly make frivolous financial decisions. If anything, you’ll have to be more frugal now than ever when you retire. Think long and hard about the true costs of moving when you … Read more

Money Q&A Interview On KGO 810AM San Francisco

I was recently interviewed on KGO 810AM San Francisco. This was my first interview talking about money matters and consumer savings tips. I was interviewed about the article that I wrote detailing how to save money on my moving expenses. Ten Ways To Cut Costs On Moving Expenses Moving from one home to another or into your next apartment is expensive. But, there are many moving tips that can help you save money on moving expenses. I have come to find this out the hard way. For years, I have been blessed with an employer that covered all of my moving costs, but this time it is different. This time I am footing the bill by myself. You may remember … Read more

Moving Tips – Top 10 Simple Ways to Cut Costs on Moving Expenses

Questions to Ask a Property Manager

Moving from one home to another or into your next apartment is expensive. But, there are many moving tips that can help you save money on moving expenses. I have come to find this out the hard way. For years, I have been blessed with an employer that covered all of my moving costs, but this time it is different. This time I am footing the bill by myself. You may remember that I have been interviewing property managers to help me rent out my current home. So, without my employer helping with this move, I have to find ways to cut costs on moving expenses incurred. The good news is that there are a lot of ways to cut … Read more