How much money should I save before moving out of state?
Ideally you should save almost 20 times the cost of rent before moving out. Moving out is expensive. Ideally, you will need a minimum of 6 months' living expenses and a job that covers 120% of your estimated living expenses. Your rent should not exceed 33% of your gross (pre-tax) income. Put another way, your gross monthly earnings should be at least 3 times your rent. You will need to buy something that gets you to/from work (car, bicycle, shoes, bus pass), a bed or futon, clothes dresser, kitchenware (dishes and cups), table ware (forks, spoons, knives), cleaning supplies and toilet paper, grooming supplies, a vacuum, a refrigerator (your apartment might have one), a checking account to pay bills, and anything else that helps get you through the day. Don't forget to budget for utilities (gas/propane, electricity, water, sewer, trash, telephone, cable, Internet, and petrol for the car), food, and insurance (auto and renter's insurance). You might also want a sofa, chairs, a dining table, cocktail table, lighting, a television and TV stand, and other furniture.
How much money do you need to move out of state?
YAY Heather is moving down south. We live close to the NC line. Re: job. That depends on your field of work. Do you not have a specific area you want to be in? I would suggest you go take a week's vacation in the place you want to live and snoop around for neighborhoods and jobs. Call in advance and set up interviews. If you are a professional they may even pay for you to fly down. If you are just going to go with no real solid plan, I think you should have at least 3 months living expenses saved up. But the best way is to line up a job for at least one of you before you go. Most companies will do phone interviews, but it's usually just a prequel to an in-person interview. I suggest you plan for a week to be there, and schedule interviews for that week. I love it down here. Moved here from New York. I love the weather. I love the people. I love not having to drive like a psycho just to get where I'm going. Do you have a specific city you want to be in? If you just want to live in the south, there are a lot of good places to live that are low cost of living and an easy going pace with a beautiful climate. I like Wilmington, NC. Charleston, SC. Savannah, GA. Jacksonville, FL, Mobile, AL. Especially Mobile. Their economy is taking off nicely due to a huge steel plant they are building. EDIT OK in addition - CHECK BEFORE YOU GO with respect to local laws regarding home day cares. Some places require you to have certain types of education, licensing, or nursing training. You might find yourself in a place where you are not legally able to keep up with your career.
Moving out of state with no money?
23 (female) dealing with so much abuse from my family. I tried everything to get on my feet and they just not having it. Not much in this small town... I have $500 thinking of getting on the greyhound to NYC. WHat ever happen, happen. I will be homeless but atleast I won't be abused mentally, emotionally or spiritually anymore. is this a good idea? worse could happen?
Moving out of state for first time?
•I plan on getting an apartment, NOT a house •The only things I’m taking are my money, my car, and whatever clothes/items I can fit in my two backpacks Any tips on what I should go about doing first? P.S, my job I currently have is transferring me to the one where I’m moving, so I’m not jobless. My s/o lives there so if all fails he would take me in, but I don’t want that to be the FIRST thing I do. (Unless ot really has to be).
Moving out of state leasing with Jd Byrider?
JD By riders are franchised locations. Each is owned by a different party usually. They would prefer that you not take the car out of state because they don't have relationships with out of town repo agents and the expense involved with repoing the car and getting it back to their location. I doubt there is anything in your contract that precludes you from moving. They want their money, not the car. And, if they don't know where you moved to, they cant well repo the car. Any car financier can take your car after being 1 day late. Most wont because its not in their financial best interests to do so. I say keep making your payments, don't volunteer your new address unless you get behind and then only in an attempt to work something out. (With the obvious risk that they COULD repo it) Like I said, they want the money, not the car. Repo is usually a last resort under most buy here pay here business models. Except maybe first or 2nd payment defaults, in which cases they want to "set the tone" early so as you dont think its acceptable to always be late.
Should I move out state alone??
Right now, I live by myself with a few friends here and there. I'm currently living a state with a horrible economy, Michigan. While, I have a job, it's not going to be around much longer since the owners are retiring within the year. I'm thinking about moving out of state but it would be by myself. The states I'm looking to move to do have some family. I'm just curious if anyone has done this before and if it worked out? Thanks for the help!
If I still owe money on my car, can I move out of state with it?
I live in ohio, and am currently trying to move to Oregon to be with my girlfriend and daughter. I'm planning on getting a new car soon, one that's safer for a child and I can actually fit a few boxes in for the trip so I don't spend thousands on a rental. I'll owe around $15k when I move. Still going to keep up with payments, keep everything legitimate. But is it legal to move that far away when technically the dealership will own more of it than I do? I'm assuming with the risk of me not paying, they wouldn't want to deal with repossessing it from 2000+ miles away
What is it like to move out of state on your own?
Thanks for asking me to answer.I'll try to touch on the emotional side of things, since R.L. Anderson gave the practical aspects in her answer.Moving anywhere on your own can be stressful and a little lonesome. My advice is find a friend or two fast. Make that a priority over things like hanging your artwork or updating your drivers license. A good place to start finding new friends is Find your people - Meetup - find people who like the same things as you, are making themselves available to meet, and will be meeting in a public location in larger groups. Groups like that can be intimidating, but you won't regret it. You can also find a couple places to volunteer (like a pet shelter - the endorphins animals release in your brain will help ease loneliness too); or join a class. Have you always wanted to take karate? Now's as good a time as any.Here are a handful more unique ideas for meeting people in a new state/city: 8 Modern Ways to Make Friends in a New City Another part is keeping in touch with those you were closest with in your old location. Here's the thing I've learned about this: the people you were closest to may not be your best friends. Real friends keep in touch no matter the distance, and some people don't have time for folks that aren't in their immediate vicinity. And that's ok. You'll have to learn to be ok with letting them go. And a few friends will surprise you - they'll keep in touch and ask to come visit and actually make the trip. Cultivate those friendships and work to maintain them. Keep in touch with your family - the family members who support you and are on your side are really valuable right now. The ones who love you but have to express their opinion about everything can wait until you're settled to get updates. Be choosy and choose people who are rooting for you. It'll really help your confidence in your decision to move and to start a new life.Other than that, the best advice I've got is plug in. Try everything. If one thing doesn't really fit or feels weird, ditch it and try something new. You're in a new state, a new city, and you've got the world at your fingertips. Even if it's just walking a new street every day or finding all the donut shops in town, try things. Smile at people, and be open to whatever comes your way. Your attitude is 90% of what makes a move like this great or terrible. I'm sure it will be great!
What options do I have to move out of my city/state as a 24 year old with student loan debt and no savings? I also have no real work experience. I can't help but feel my life is in danger and really need to get out of my situation.
TRANSER TO OUT OF STATE SCHOOLIf you feel that your life is in danger I’d recommend moving to a new college. It will be an instant ticket out of your situation. You can apply for an out of state school, transfer into their dorm system, and you’ll be able to quietly leave your current circumstance come January.While it’s not an ideal fix, it’s the fastest way to get out of your situation. You’ll have food, housing, and money coming in in less than two months. Just remember the debt will need to be repaid at some point and won’t represent your long term goals.WORK IN AUTO DEALERIf your looking for stability and never having to worry about money, consider working in a car dealership. They will train you and you’ll be making money very quickly doing very easy and mundane tasks. Plus they can help you get a car easily, and that will also help you out.AMERICORPSAnother option would be the Americorps program. It’s a government program that sends you out of state and houses you and pays you to work in a specific program of your choice. It can be teaching kids to read it helping in homeless shelters. The only downside is it is kinda like joining he military in the sense it’s a two year commitment. You’ll have a much easier time leaving the Americorps, but consider they long term effect of leaving early.CONSIDER A RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONIf you feel your life is in danger, I’d recommend reaching out to a large organization like the Catholic Church. Perhaps they can move you someplace temporarily while you get your life back together. Look into shelter programs that other churhea run.