One of the big issues that employees experience when they relocate through work are the benefits granted to them due to the move. These entitlements are mostly dependent on the employee’s level (e.g. …
Things to Consider When Relocating to a New Location for a Limited Period
Mobility is gaining importance in big businesses, especially the multinational ones. Professionals are assigned from one branch to another, or to the client’s office, so they can share their expertise…
Moving with Dogs and Other Pets
Moving to a new home is stressful for everyone in the family. For dogs and other pets, it can even be traumatic. Animals are by nature very intuitive and very sensitive about their surroundings. Dogs …
Some More Reminders When Renting a Moving Truck
Moving is certainly expensive. Just by how much depends on many things, including how much belongings you are bringing with you in your move and how far you are moving away from your present home. If …
When Are Moving Expenses Tax-Deductible?
According to the IRS, if you moved due to a change in your job or business location, or because you started a new job or business, some of your moving expenses can be deducted on your annual income ta…
Understanding “Moving Insurance”
Accidents can and do happen on the road. In most cases, your homeowners or personal auto insurance policy won’t cover your possessions if you are using your own or a rented vehicle when moving, especi…
How to Choose a Right-Sized Truck for Moving
Choosing the right-sized rental truck for moving is crucial. If by chance you select one that’s too big for your belongings, you’ll not only be paying for storage space you don’t really ne…
Pros and Cons of Prepaying for Gasoline with Your Rental Car
When renting a vehicle, you’ll typically be encouraged by your attending customer relations rep to pre-pay for your final tank of gasoline. In Hertz, Budget, Avis and most other car rental outle…
Consumers Take Note: There’s Now a New Safe Car Rental Law In Place
The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act which President Obama signed into law on Dec. 4 has already incorporated within all the provisions of the proposed safe car rental law. Thus, wit…
Do Other Car Rental Companies Also Offer Onboard GPS-Aided Navigation Support Like Hertz’s NeverLost System?
Some, but not all, vehicle rental companies also offer in-car GPS as an option. Avis, Budget, Alamo, National and Enterprise, among others, have GPS-equipped rental units that use proprietary automoti…