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Since the recession began in 2008 it seems like most news has been negative, especially when related to the economy, housing or employment. This week however, the Payscale Index released the top 10 cities which experienced the largest increase in wage growth in the private sector. The report notes that...

For your upcoming move you have decided to rent a moving truck but have no clue what truck size you should get - Sound like you? If you search the web you will find many references and opinions, some extremely generic (14' will move 1-2 bedrooms) and others offering a...

Whether you're moving into, out of or locally within the Washington D.C. area we hope you will consider hiring our movers. Not because we're the cheapest (although we are very affordable) , but because our movers are trained professionals with a proven track record in the DC area. We have...

It seems like more and more people these days are choosing a do-it-yourself move option for their long distance relocation , and who can blame them? DIY moving options are reliable, flexible, customizable and most importantly, affordable. But DIY moves are not only for those moving long distance, there are...

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On average, 40 million Americans move to a new home each year. Have you ever wondered where everyone is moving to, or from? Did you know that the #1 rank for state to state moving is New York to Florida? Our look at the migration of Americans in 2011 may...

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Not too long ago we posted about the " Most Affordable Retirement Cities " in 2011 as ranked by SmartMoney . This week U.S. News released their "Top 10 Places to Retire on Social Security Alone" which caught our attention. After reviewing their top ten we wanted to note that...

Atlanta : The unofficial capital of the southern states and the very official capital of Georgia. Not too long ago Atlanta was merely another city, struggling to diversify itself from other major urban centers like Charlotte, Savannah, Birmingham and Mobile. Today however, the Atlanta area is "all grown up" and...

SmartMoney recently released an article titled " Retire Here, Not There ", which showcased several affordable cities for retirement. This year however, they added an additional twist by accounting for the top ranked cities unemployment rate. According to SmartMoney , the average retiree is $30,000 short of their savings goal...