Tomorrow is moving day, and we’ve been changing addresses like crazy, which leads us to our next preparation pointer:
Make a checklist of all the institutions and organizations that have your address on file. Then let each one of them know that you’ve got a new mailing address. Doing this will take some time, but it can help you avoid frustration in the long run. Of course, you can – and should – have your mail forwarded through the U.S. post office (coughing up $1 to do it online at https://moversguide.usps.com/
Institutions and organizations to notify:
– your credit card company (or companies)
– your bank, unless you’re closing all your accounts because of your move
– any other financial providers you work with (say, for investing in a mutual fund or 401k)
– your insurance provider
– the DMV, if you’ve got a car
– magazines you subscribe to
– your current employer, if you’re moving but not switching jobs
– your current employer, even if you’re quitting … and this goes for non-“career” jobs too … because you’ll still be receiving tax documents from that employer for up to a year after you move
– your cell phone provider
– AAA, if you have a membership
– your alumni association (provided you still want to receive the various mailings they send you)
Alright, back to packing. We’ll let you know how the move goes!