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You know what they say: one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. If you’re willing to let go of unnecessary belongings (hello old futons and ill-fitting clothes), you could be helping those who actually need them. Not to mention, reaping multiple benefits for yourself. From saving money on your move to selling your home faster (and for more!), here are 7 reasons why donating items before a move is a good idea. #1 You’ll save on taxes Looking to save money come tax season? Don’t forget to keep those donation receipts! Donating your household belongings is one of the easiest ways to save a bundle on taxes this April. You may need to fill in those donation receipts with an itemized list of all donated items, as well as their corresponding current cash value. If you don’t have time to record all donated belongings before  moving , simply take a photo of each item. Using these pictures to keep track of donated belongings will make it easier to go back and fill in your donation ...

When I was  planning my move  from Washington, D.C., to Detroit, I didn’t know how to find a reliable moving company in my area. Since I knew very few people there, I was unsure how to find solid referrals. I didn’t have a ton of furniture but just enough that I didn’t want to sell everything and start over again in Michigan. I felt like mover hunting was more daunting than other tasks due to a lack of information. At the time, I wasn’t aware of online resources like Angie’s List.  Angie’s List  is a service listing and review website where you can find a variety of companies in your area. So I ended up finding a small moving company on Craigslist. Overall, the cost and customer service was decent so I was glad that I had a good experience. Melissa Moravec works as a Detroit-based senior relocation coordinator for the Quicken Loans Family of Companies. Every month she helps dozens of new hires and transferring employees with their relocation needs. “Th...

Finding a good moving company can be a daunting task.  While we outline how to research moving companies in our article “ How to Find a Reputable Moving Company ”, much of the information on where to find a mover is often times, still up to you. We can’t stress enough that where you find your mover isn’t as important as  what you do once you find them.   Finding a mover is easy, making sure they are a reputable company may take some time and effort on your part, and failure to do so, can really cost you in the end. Where Moving companies market  their business in just about all the locations that other businesses can be found these days. Most  people rely on the internet to find what they want, however, our original advice in “ How to Find a Reputable Moving Company ” tells us to avoid the internet. While that is still sound advice today, more and more companies have put their companies online. You can perform a “Google” search for your mover...