Money Saving Tips

The price of cardboard boxes can surprisingly add up fast. Ask your local grocery store if they have any that they are going to be throwing out! You can get boxes of many sizes from them for free and save yourself a good amount of cash.

Make sure to check that the boxes are sturdy (so the bottom won't fall apart when you pick up your packed box), and have a lid or flaps to close them (so you can stack them in your car/trailer/moving truck).

If you do buy new boxes or any other packing material, (bubble wrap, tape, etc.) keep the receipts! All costs of your move are tax deductions. This includes moving vehicle/trailer rentals, gas, hotels, food, airfare, etc. It will save you a little money at the end of the year.

As a reference, I spent about $45 total on packing supplies ($30 on boxes, $10 on bubble wrap and tape and $5 renting furniture pads from Uhaul).