 TITLE: Is Now a Good Time to Move? CONTENT: How Relocating Can Affect Your Finances and Credit\n--------------------------------------------------\nWhether or not you're moving primarily for financial reasons, consider how the move could impact your overall financial situation beyond the upfront expenses.\nThe cost of living and average wages in the new area will be two of the most important factors—try to estimate how much you can expect to earn and how much your monthly expenses might change. If you plan on keeping the same job and working remotely, know that companies may make cost-of-living adjustments, which could lead to a pay cut if you move to a less-expensive area.\nMoving won't directly impact your credit scores, which don't consider your location or income. However, moving could indirectly impact your credit if you forget to make final utility or telecom payments after moving, for example. Or, you may forget to return a cable box or modem, leading to a charge that goes unpaid.\nWhile making the utility and telecom payments won't generally help your credit—unless you use a tool like Experian Boost™† —missing payments could hurt your credit if your account is sent to collections.\nTo avoid this, make sure you update your contact information and mailing address with all your creditors to ensure you'll get notifications for final bills. END