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Moving from the Northeast to Chicago

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On February 15, 2016

In Relocation

Moving your household from its current area can be prompted by many factors. A new job offer, family or a change of scenery are just some of the reasons behind moving. Regardless of why you are moving from Northeast to Chicago, you need to employ a moving company to assist. To increase your chances of a favorable moving experience, research movers before you choose. Your relocation experience could hinge on the caliber of the moving company that you choose.

Northeast to Chicago Movers

Any moving company that you work with should be committed to excellent customer service. A BBB Accredited business rating is one indication that a company treats its customers well. Picking Northeast to Chicago movers that are part of a nationwide van line company is also a wise move. National van lines currently include companies such as Bekins, United, Mayflower and Allied. Annual excellence awards are also given by the van lines to member agents as encouragement. When considering your final picks for moving companies, be sure to read any customer reviews. Reading reviews on many different sources helps to ensure that you are getting reliable information.

Moving from the Northeast to Chicago

Here are some movers that can help you move to Chicago from various parts of the Northeast:

Cold Weather Provides Incentive for Chicago Residents to Move

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On January 5, 2014

In Relocation

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From phrases like “Polar Vortex” to “Chiberia”, weather professionals have scientific, to not-so-scientific phrases for Chicago’s cold winters. For those of us who don’t care too much for a Winter Wonderland, there are other options to consider if relocation to a warmer climate is an option.

One of the things that Chicago residents enjoy is its culture. So, if you are looking to relocate to an area of the country with a unique culture, here are a few options:

Portland, Oregon
Portland is a city that has become known for its environmentally friendly policies. It has an exceptional public transportation system making it easy to get around. Portland is also home to many micro breweries and coffee shops for beverage enthusiasts. There are also several large companies based in the Portland area that offer good paying jobs. If Portland sounds like the place to be, you can contact Portland movers to inquire about the necessary moving expenses.

San Francisco, California
San Francisco has a lifestyle all its own. Physically there is no other city like it in the country. Surrounded by water, you don’t have to travel far for a waterfront view. Cable cars being pulled around hilly streets provides a very unique public transportation system. With its many neighborhoods, San Francisco offers culture options for most people. San Francisco is also near Silicon Valley, which offers all sorts of jobs for the technically inclined. If you are ready to call the Bay Area home, contact Bay Area movers to set the wheels in motion.

San Antonio, Texas
If you want some even warmer weather with you culture, you can consider San Antonio. San Antonio is home to many museums, and is home to multiple festivals throughout the year to celebrate and honor those involved with key historical events of the region. In terms of employment, San Antonio is near several military bases, and is home to several Fortune 500 companies. For nightlife, downtown San Antonio offers the Riverwalk, providing an outdoor venue for walking, restaurants and night clubs. If you could see your self in San Antonio, contact San Antonio movers to get the ball rolling.

Black Friday / Cyber Monday Fever Hits Chicago

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On December 2, 2013

In Home

 

Retailers across the region have given Chicago much to consider this holiday shopping season. Black Friday has long been a day of significant savings for Chicago area shoppers. Stores have opened their doors early Friday morning following Thanksgiving – rewarding consumers who are willing to lose a little sleep in search for savings. Stores have also extended their sales into the following Saturday and Sunday for additional savings opportunities.

As the Internet has gained in popularity over the past several years, retailers have added one more day to extend Black Friday — Cyber Monday — where customers can enjoy savings by shopping on store websites. Once the domain of early Internet shopping pioneers; all major stores offer savings on their websites on Cyber Monday. Cyber Monday (and Internet shopping in general) allow Chicago area households to buy goods from merchants across the country. For example, consumers in search of a Beautyrest mattress or Serta mattress can go to Internet mattress retailers like The Mattress Factory.

This year retailers have expanded post-Thanksgiving sales even further, by turning Black Friday into a week-long event, and even opening their doors on Thanksgiving. Most companies opened their doors Thanksgiving evening, while a few were as bold as to open up Thanksgiving morning. In addition to longer sales, the size of the promotions are increasing. For years gift sets have been used as incentive for making cosmetic purchases. This year more types of purchases earn free gifts. Numerous stores are offering gift cards, while others are using electronics. The Mattress Factory is giving away flat screen televisions on qualifying mattress purchases. The purchase of luxury mattresses, like the iComfort mattress and Beautyrest Black can mean a free TV as big as 42″!

Will these increased sales efforts result in increased revenue for retailers? If they do, we can count on even more aggressive sales next year.

Moving From Chicago? Consider Storage When Delays Arise

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On February 7, 2013

In Relocation

There is much planning needed for moving day, like getting boxes, finding help and packing. What, if for some reason, you are not ready to have all of your belongings brought to your new residence? A possible scenario would be a delayed real-estate closing for the home you are intending to buy. The home builder may be a bit behind in finishing the construction of your new home. Or perhaps you are in the military, and housing at the new base has yet to be arranged for your family. Short-term storage can be the solution to help you get through such inconvenient situations. If you are hiring a professional mover, you can usually get storage in one of their warehouses. Ask your moving provider how much it would cost to store your things on a short-term basis. To find a moving and storage professional near you, conduct a search on the Internet. If you are taking the do-it-yourself route, you can look at a self-storage facility near your home. You can typically choose from a variety of unit sizes, allowing you to only pay for storage needed. You can also find a portable storage provider if you don’t want the hassle of making a trip to self-storage. When you use a portable storage provider, you fill a container with your things, which they pick up & drop off.

Before You Hit a Chicago Area Mattress Store, Learn Your Options

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On January 20, 2013

In Home

The time has arrived for you to purchase a new mattress, so you prepare yourself for the barrage of choices You will no doubt encounter numerous advertisements claiming to have the best mattress for your needs. Advertisements are filled with claims of superior support and exceptional comfort – vague marketing claims at best. Educating yourself in the various types of mattresses can help you navigate the options when you visit mattress stores. Following is a brief explanation of the different types of mattresses, which should help you focus your comparison efforts. Innerspring Mattress: These mattresses contain steel tempered coils that provide support based on tension of coil framework. When comparing innerspring mattresses, your budget will dictate the level of luxury you can get. Pocket Coil Spring Mattress: Some mattresses provide an alternative support system that is comprised of individually wrapped coils. The individually wrapped coils allow for more conformity of your body, and reduce motion transfer to your sleeping partner. Foam-Based Mattresses: These are comprised of singular/multiple layers of foam material instead of metal-based springs. By conforming to your body, foam-based mattresses (i.e. Tempurpedic mattress) provide comfort and reduces transfer of motion. Since some foam-based mattresses sleep hot, you should look for those that contain heat-dissipation options. Natural Latex Mattresses: Made from latex rubber, these types of mattress provide an alternative to foam-material. If you suffer from foam-based allergies, a latex mattress can provide similar benefits without the discomfort. However, nothing beats a test-run, so head to a local mattress store and try them out to determine your final pick.

Hey Chicago – Don’t Tap That Retirement Account Just Yet

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On November 11, 2012

In Money

The need to make a large purchase happens many times throughout our lives. Hopefully more of these purchase needs are optional as opposed to required. Loans are the route chosen to make most large purchases, since cash is often limited. If you have bad credit, then making large purchases becomes even more challenging. If you don’t have good credit, it’s hard to access home equity loans or credit cards. At times like these you may consider withdrawing money from your 401k retirement fund. However, this should be considered as a last resort for accessing needed funds. Early withdrawal penalties and possible taxes can eat away at the money you get. Use personal loans instead if you only need money for a brief period of time. It is becoming more commonplace for lenders to help bad credit borrowers with loans. Searching the Internet will provide you with several resources to compare (i.e. borrow money with bad credit). However, you should repay personal loans quickly, as they have high interest rates. Failure to repay time in a timely manner can increase interest costs on the loan. If timely repayment is not an option, you contemplate prolonging unnecessary purchases. Hardship loans may be available for your 401k – consult with the program administrator.

Use Logistics Professionals to Move Your Chicago Business

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On November 9, 2012

In Business

Business owners are faced with numerous daily challenges regarding operations of their company. Sleep loss is common for owners that have to deal with employee, legal, operations and sales issues. These increase markedly if the business decides that it is time to relocate to a different city. Finding reliable people to help you move your equipment comes to the top of the list. Moving a household is often performed by friends, family and relatives. Their experience is likely to fall short however when it comes to business equipment. The moving of heavy equipment may even be beyond the scope of local moving professionals. You can search the Internet to help you find companies that are qualified to help your business. Logistics companies have staff that is trained in the transportation of expensive, sensitive equipment. Logistics companies can typically handle any size of equipment, as they have access to many sizes of trucks Other services (store fixture installation for example) may also be provided to help a business settle in to its new home. Once you locate a logistics provider, ask them for some case studies or references to ensure their legitimacy. Considering your investment in equipment, you want to ensure only professionals are handling it.

Utilize Bad Credit Personal Loans Only for Short-Term Financial Help

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On November 3, 2012

In Money

Unexpected financial needs arise for most people all the time, creating the need for immediate cash. For people with bad credit, choices can be limited regarding available options for raising needed cash. There are types of loans that such people can turn to (i.e. problem credit unsecured loans), to fill the short-term need for funds. Lenders of these types of loans have less requirements regarding overall credit standing. Financing rates are usually higher for financed amounts to compensate for the lender’s increased risk. Since interest costs are higher on such loans, one needs to seriously think about how long the money will be needed. With interest rates on such loans likely to be in the double digit range, it is best to repay them as quickly as possible. If you want to find lenders that offer these types of loans, you can perform an Internet search (i.e. ‘bad credit short term loans‘). If you think that you cannot repay the loan in a timely manner, it may be best to prolong any purchases that are not of an emergency nature. For those with few financial options, getting a bad credit personal loan and repaying it quickly can help for those in a short-term financial bind.

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