Maura De Cicco

Maura De Cicco attends the University of Iowa as a Journalism and Anthropology student. She plans to pursue a strategic communications track when it comes to writing, and an archaeology track when it comes to Anthropology.

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Is Hiring Movers Worth It? What You Need to Know

Deciding whether to move yourself or hire professional movers can be one of the toughest choices in the moving process. Several factors come into play—your timeline, the physical effort required, and, of course, your budget. While a DIY move may seem like the more affordable option, it isn’t always the most practical. Professional movers can […]

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Everything You Need to Know About Changing Your Mailing Address

The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the average American moves over 11 times in their life. That’s a lot of moving! When you prepare to move, you think of the obvious things like finding packing supplies and hiring movers. One often-forgotten task is changing your mailing address, but it’s key to making sure you don’t miss

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2025 Moving Expenses and Taxes: How To Determine if Your Move is Tax Deductible

Last updated: 2/1/2025 Moving can be incredibly stressful, and there are so many things to keep track of. While most people know that moving takes time and effort, it’s easy to overlook the financial side of things in the midst of the chaos. Given how expensive a move can be, the idea of saving money

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7 Moving Incentives Apartments and Realtors Use That Actually Work

Updated 6/23/23 Renting and buying a home have changed significantly since the pandemic of 2020. Renters are less willing to put up with apartments that they find do not meet their standards, even in small ways. This is good for the renter, and not great for realtors and landlords. Especially as housing becomes increasingly difficult

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