One thing you might do multiple times during your life is move. Whether it’s into your dorm, apartment, or new house, it can be an exciting and stressful event. Here are a few tips to lower your moving costs, and stress.

Plan Ahead

The most important thing you can do is plan ahead. Make a list of everything you need to do before the move itself. This will help you avoid any extra costs from decisions made last minute. Having everything planned out will also relieve the stress you’ll feel on the day you move. You’ll know exactly what you need to do and when it needs to be done. Planning ahead also means setting some money aside specifically for your move. Click here to discover all of your options at SeaComm. This includes regular savings, money market accounts, certificates, and more. Call us at (800) 764-0566 or stop by your nearest SeaComm branch location.

Save Boxes

When you get deliveries, depending on the size of the item, save the box it came in. People send packages all year round, but since we’re only a month past the holidays, you might have some boxes lying around. Keep them for a move so you don’t have to purchase any extra containers. Save your money for other items you may need like tape and bubble wrap. Pack everything yourself and save even more. Professional packers can be expensive, so avoid that extra cost and do it yourself.

Rent a Truck

There are plenty of affordable rental companies where you can get a truck for your move. This way you can avoid any potential wear and tear your vehicle. The last thing you want is packing everything up only to get a flat tire or an accidental scratch or dent on your car. The cost of a new tire or any repairs could be considerably more than how much you would have paid for a moving truck. Search your area for the companies and find the one that works best for you.

Ask for Help

I think everyone, at one point or another, has helped a friend or family member move. Reach out for assistance from your circle. This way you won’t have to pay movers to get you from one place to another. After the move take whoever helped you out to lunch or dinner. You can even get them gift cards to their favorite places to shop as a thank you. This is where benefits plus checking account comes in handy. Upgrade your basic checking account to a Benefits Plus^® checking with SeaComm and you can get discounted gift and eGift cards, plus savings at stores like Target, Walmart, Walgreens, and more. I think your friends and family would really appreciate this as a thank you for helping out. Click here to learn more or stop by your nearest SeaComm branch location to enroll today.

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