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Questions tagged [moving]

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Do I care if the housing market has gone up or down, if I'm moving from one house to another?

I can see several cases in which it obviously IS important if the market is high or low. e.g: if I'm buying my first house if I'm retired and selling my last house if I'm moving to a very different country/city, whose housing markets aren't very…
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Looking for a new job - how do I handle my landlord with apartment lease renewing?

Due to personal reasons, I am seeking employment in a different state. I haven't yet found a job - in fact I only just started my search - but I know that I will want to move, and I will want to be able to move as soon as I can once I have a job.…
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Bringing bitcoin into US, what taxes should I expect?

My friend owns roughly $1M USD worth of Bitcoin. These coins are sitting on a (backed up and encrypted) hard drive in Brasil. He bought these coins legitimately, and has the paper trail to prove it. He recently moved to the US, and now wants to get…
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What should I prepare for tax-wise when moving from one state to another?

In about 2 months, my wife and I will be moving to another state and I will be starting a new job - this move will be from the Capital Region of New York State to the St. Mary's County region of Maryland. Note that this question is not about the…
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How do I set up my finances when first moving out?

I'm ready to move out, and I have a excellent job offer of 32-40 hours a week at $8.40 hourly. I am also looking at moving into a rental closer to this new job, with a roommate; the house is $400 a month, utilities included. I would also have food,…
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Am I financially ready to move out with my boyfriend?

Background Information: I am 24 years old Graduated from University 2 years ago Currently working full time at a bank in downtown for the past 1 year Living at home with my parents My parents paid for my tuition - I never had any loan of any type,…
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Is there anything wrong with me buying the new home and then moving in 60 days later?

I am in the process of buying a new home. The home I am planning on buying is new and it is just sitting there. I will not be ready to move for several months. The seller wants to close in about 30 days. Is there anything wrong with me buying the…
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Moving expenses: dog kennel

I had to kennel my dogs while moving. Is this deductible as a moving expense (temporary storage of household items)?
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Does it make sense to start saving into a 401k, if you might move out of the US before retirement?

Contributions to 401k funds are subject to a 10% penalty if taken out before the age of 59.5. Presuming my employer has a 401k matching program, does it make sense to contribute to a 401k if I might move out of the US before the age of 59.5 and…
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Moving out of apartment 2 months early but rent's already paid

I signed a lease for a year and my lease for my apartment ends on July 27, 2019. My rent for this apartment is already paid off fully because I paid in advance and utilities are included in the rent so I don't have anything to pay monthly since I…
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Is there a measure that uses both cost of living plus income?

I don't know much about economy and financial measures, but was looking at a website that compares cost of living in different countries, as I am considering relocating elsewhere, but then I realized something was missing. For instance, it would…
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WHEN should I realize capital gains before going from non-resident alien to resident alien in USA?

I have read this post (How to realize capital gains before going from non-resident alien to resident alien in USA) and would like to ask a follow-up question. It's understood that capital gains should be made PRIOR to being a US resident so to avoid…
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Moving in together while both of us own an apartment

So I am planning on moving in with my girlfriend. We both own our apartments, and it makes the economic picture somewhat more complicated. Her monthly living expenses is 6861 for her flat. My monthly living expenses is 7892 for my flat. We plan on…
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Should I remodel or buy a bigger house?

My husband and I have two children under 2 years old and have outgrown our current 1400 square foot home. My husband and I both work from home, and we have a day nanny who comes and helps with the kids. All five of us our falling over each other all…
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The cost of cleaning the house that we rented far exceeds the security deposit. Should we bother?

My wife and I rented an 1100-sqft house in Florida for the last six years. All rent was paid on time, and our credit is good. The landlord has been kind to us, doing such things as forgiving the difference when we accidentally underpaid for nine…
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