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How to Change an Address with the DMV

Change address with DMV. The DMV is a horrible place filled with wasted time and unsavory individuals. It’s best avoided. And, fortunately, you can change your address with the DMV online. For fellow Californians, go to the DMV’s Online Services Page and … Continue reading

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Military Relocation Tips

Military relocation is not easy.  Whether the military is moving you or not, there are a lot of documents and procedures you need to follow. Screwing them up can lead to wasted time and money. Read our Military Move Checklist … Continue reading

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Moving Horror Story #1 – Why You Need to Change Your Address

Ever hear about the phantom parking ticket? The government needs to give you notice of parking ticket. They do this by sticking the parking ticket under your windshield wipers, usually. It’s not a perfect system. The ticket can blow away, … Continue reading

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Military Move Tips

Our number one military move tip is don’t let the military do it for you. Why, you ask? Because unless you have a large family or an injury, you, spry and healthy military member, should be able to pack and … Continue reading

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MLK

No matter where you’re moving, there’s almost sure to be a street, square, building or park adorned with his name or initials. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s efforts nearly forty years ago meant much to countless communities, from Montgomery to small-town Montana. … Continue reading

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Tips for DITY Move

DITY moves, also known as personally-procured transportation moves (PPM), are great ways to use the government’s laziness to your advantage. If you move yourself, the government will pay you 95% of what it would cost it to move you. So, … Continue reading

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Personally-Procured Move vs DITY Move

What’s the difference between a personally procured move (PPM) and DITY move? Nothing. They’re different names for the same thing. You see, the military used to call their alternative move program, which allows you to move yourself and get paid … Continue reading

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Can I Predict the Government Constructive Cost?

Wouldn’t you like to? So would I. Unfortunately, neither of us are likely to. I can tell you what the government constructive cost is. It’s the price that the government (military) determines it would cost them to move you (service … Continue reading

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How to Get Out of a Lease

Maybe your apartment suffers from a serious case of ants. Or your new neighbors have been playing Drunk & Yelling since they moved in. Or perhaps you found a place that’s half the price… or you got a better-paying job … Continue reading

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What Do Moving Cleaning Services Do?

If you’re moving out, you might need to hire a moving cleaning service. They’re professional, get-the-stains-out people who can clean better than you, so maybe you will get your rental deposit back. For roughly $200, most moving cleaning services will … Continue reading

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