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MovingScam.com Tour, Part 3
By Jeff Walker The message boards are probably the longest running feature on MovingScam.com, and in fact, the old web site was essentially “wrapped around” the forums. While not unique to the intern
MovingScam.com Tour, Part 2
In our last article, MovingScam.com Tour, Part 1, we walked through the main menu of MovingScam.com and gave a basic overview of how to find information that isn’t directly view-able using the s
MovingScam.com Tour, Part 1
By Jeff Walker MovingScam.com has so much information, it’s often hard to know where to begin. Over 13 years of data has been collected in the form of articles, reviews and user posts to the message
Fill Out Your Claims Paperwork
By Jeff Walker Inevitably, it happens. You get to your new home and your belongings finally get delivered, only to find out there’s been damage to one or more of your items. What to do now? More th
Quick Tip: What not to pack
By: Jeff Walker Most of our quick tips have had to do with what to pack for your move. Over the course of the last few months, we’ve received word from several people who’ve packed items
Your Move May be Tax Deductible
By Jeff Walker Depending on your move circumstances, your move may qualify as a tax deduction on your next year’s tax return. The IRS has outlined the rules and guidelines for being able to deduct yo
Things to Do Before Moving into a New House
By Brittney Lee of ABF U-Pack 15 Things to Do When Moving to a New Home Moving into a new house is exciting, but the list of “to dos” can be overwhelming. You not only have to pack and prep the new ho
Why do I need an In-Home Estimate?
By Jeff Walker Hiring a full-service moving company can be a daunting task, especially knowing that there are several companies out there just looking to take your money. Before going any further, I
My Move – The hidden costs
By Jeff Walker When most people think of the cost of moving, they generally think about the move itself. The truck, the labor, packing expense and tip are the primary focus of the move. But what abo
What Defines a Scam?
By Jeff Walker In recent months several cases have come to mind that really bring this question to the forefront of discussion. What defines a scam? Technically speaking, a scam (or fraud) is the ac
