Spring is in the air, and that means peak Permanent Change of Station (PCS) season is fast approaching. If you are anticipating PCS orders coming in soon, it’s time to get ahead of the moving process. Part of that is understanding what your current PCS weight allowance is and how that coincides with moving your […]
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4 PCS Entitlements You Should Know About in 2023
Moving to a new home every few years is an exciting yet stressful part of being in the military. Understanding your PCS entitlements will make this chaotic time a bit more tolerable as you embark on your next great adventure. From purchasing packing supplies and protecting your personal goods to paying for a moving company […]
How to Take Great Real Estate Photos with an iPhone
Your Permanent Change of Station orders have arrived, and a move is in the near future. Before you embark on this fun adventure, you may need to place your home for sale or rent. If you’re a military member hoping to save some money and sell or rent your house yourself, it would benefit you […]
Geo Bachelor—The Pros & Cons of Geo-Baching
Obtaining Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders can sometimes set off a roller coaster of emotions for military families. Excitement, worry, relief, sadness, fear, hope and resignation are just a few of the common feelings military members and their families feel when facing PCS. Many military families adjust quickly and can make any new city […]
Partial DITY Move—Expert Tips & In-Depth Guide
As a military member who has received permanent change of station (PCS) orders, you’re gearing up to move to another part of the country or even across the world. Perhaps this is your first time PCSing, or maybe it’s your 10th time. No matter how experienced you are with moving, one thing is for certain—It […]
The PCS Prohibited List: What Will Military Movers Not Pack?
One of the bright spots of military moving is leaving the packing and loading of your household goods to the government-contracted commercial carriers! That’s right, as you PCS time and time again, you can choose to sit back while the professionals pack, load and unload your possessions. All too often, though, the end of a […]
Moving With Pets: A Complete Guide for Furry Friends in a Military Move
Introduction Moving to a new installation can be tough enough when you’re not moving with pets. If you do throw a pet (or even multiple pets) in the mix, it becomes even more nerve-racking. If you’re someone who has never moved while owning pets, you may not even know where to start. Good thing you’re […]
Moving to a New State During a Pandemic & Navigating Social Distancing
Introduction Even during normal circumstances, moving to a new state or city on PCS orders is a pivotal and stressful time period in life. And now, the novel coronavirus has upended all aspects of daily life, exacerbating the challenges that come with packing up all your belongings, moving them safely across the country, and settling […]
Shopkick Your Next PCS Move into High Gear
Setting aside all the physical and mental stresses of moving (which is no easy task, because there are more than enough of those), the process is always an expensive one. Even with all the swell and helpful benefits, advances, and reimbursements available to those moving on PCS orders, expenses add up. Many of them outside […]
Top 15 Apps For Your PCS Move
Moving, whether it’s a PCS or not, is never going to be an easy process. That’s just an unavoidable fact of life. But there are plenty of ways to make it a little less hard. These are a few you can put right in the palm of your hand. Before You Move Mint: The various expenses […]