Too busy to write a long post but hugging everyone virtually.
Spike's Bitches 48: I Say, We Go Out There, and Kick a Little Demon Ass.
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I got the estimate from the movers, and I'm definitely going to have to borrow some money from my parents to afford this. Blah. I know that I'm lucky that I can ask them and that they'll help, but I still hate having to do it.
Hil, not that it helps with up-front costs, but can you write the moving expenses off your taxes? You're moving a long distance for work, I think that's deductible. #Iamnotanaccountant
Dang it, I'm busy. Focus, Self. Step away from teh innernets.
Yeah, I can deduct the moving costs. The issue at the moment is that the estimate is higher than my savings balance, and higher than the limit on my credit card.
Go you, Dana! Often easier said than done. Taking care of you is a good thing.
I know that I'm lucky that I can ask them and that they'll help, but I still hate having to do it.
I understand, but it is better than not having that option. And you'll be moved! To a better situation! Woo!
Oh. Huh. I got one more paycheck from my old job than I was expecting to get. I thought the one at the end of May was my last one. So, I do still need to borrow some money from my parents, but not as much as I'd thought.
That's awesome, Hil.
Woo! Like a bank error in your favor or something. Can't hurt to have extra when moving for all the stuff you need but didn't think about.
I don't know how you feel about driving a U-Haul but if you can manage that, you may want to look at that option. The U-Haul website gives you the option to hire movers at each end of the trip to load and unload for you. When I looked, it was much less expensive than the moving company quotes I was getting.
Legitimate extra money is always good.