You’ve been looking for a job and can’t find one. You’ve been trying to push your career forward and can’t seem to get a break. You’ve been trying to get your business off the ground for what seems like years with little to no success. It seems as if there is no opportunity for advancement where you are. The teachers may be striking, the public policies may be changing, and things right now may not look good to you. Do you think you need a fresh start? Are you considering moving to a new city or state? Think things will be better somewhere else? Well I’m glad you’re here.Before you pack that bag and reroute your mail to your new address, stop for a moment and think about this decision. Don’t move because you feel like it, or because it seems like the right thing to do.Never make financial decisions based purely on emotions or impulse.Look before you leap. Find out about the new state or city you want to move to. The laws, unemployment rate, and all the other things that are important to your life and business. Don't jump into a worse situation trying to leave the bad one you are already in. Think about it for a moment. Why do you want to move? Is it a good reason, or are you upset or worried about something and see moving as the answer? Be careful and know your motives. I am not saying don't take the leap. All I'm saying is look first. A bad move can not only be very costly but also extremely discouraging. While a good one can open all the right doors to get you to that next level.Put That Suitcase Away Until You Do These 10 Action Steps:1. Start saving moneyNo matter what your final decision is, saving your money gives you options.2. If you’re a Believer, prayIf you believe in Christ, then He is your first consultant on any major move.3. Put on paper what you are not getting in your current locationSitting yourself down and exploring your motives will help you to understand why you are doing what you are doing.4. Do an online search to see if your career or business type is flourishing or floundering in the place you want to move toWherever you move you have to be able to earn a living. This search will help you to explore the possibilities5. Every state and city has a government website. Look on it to see if the laws and regulations are in line with the type of life you want to live.For example, some states require licensing for certain businesses and others don’t. This search will help you to see what will be required of you if you live there.6. Call vendors you have now and see what they would charge you in the new cityThings like car and home insurance, even utilities can vary state to state. The move may not be worth it if these costs are too high.7. Look online or call your Realtor to see what type of home you can affordYou need to know how much square footage and safety you can get for your money as compared to where you live now.8. Once you decide on an area, find out about transportation optionsIf you don’t have a vehicle, you need to know about public transportation. If you have a vehicle, you need to know about parking rules and regulations.9. Call at least three moving companies and get estimates and credentialsYou need to be able to compare and contrast offers, pricing and integrity. All of these are important when choosing a moving company.10. Look at all the information you’ve collected in steps 1 – 9 and put together a sample budget for how your are going to make it work financially when you move.Use this information to make your final decision and move forward.In all of your research always refer back to step three. Remember why you want to move in the first place and be sure to make decisions that will help you solve that particular problem. Not create new ones.Ecclesiastes 3:1”There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven.”Written ByTanai M. Colemanwww.GodsChic.comwww.TMCFC.comwww.TaDaNetworking.comTMC Financial ConsultingYour Money Is a Tool. Are You Using It Wisely?
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