Matt Lyons

Moving out after a breakup can be a lot to handle — especially when you’re juggling the logistics of a move while also processing the end of a relationship. So, what are your best options? Read on to compare full-service movers, PODS portable moving containers, and moving truck rentals, and for tips to help you manage the move.

Military relocations often come with tight timelines, new duty stations, and gaps between homes. The right moving services for military families should make those transitions easier while meeting PPM requirements when they apply. PODS offers an alternative to a traditional full-service mover: you pack on your own schedule, PODS transports the container, and you can add storage when you need it.

One of the perks of remote work is that home doesn’t have to mean the same place year-round. But before you pack your laptop and head somewhere new, there’s a practical question to sort out: Where to store stuff during a remote work stint. Unless you’re planning to bring an apartment’s worth of furniture along for the ride, the right storage setup gives your belongings a home base while you bring only what you’ll actually need.

If you're researching the most popular cities to move to, don't automatically assume the biggest metro areas are your best options. People are increasingly weighing affordability, community, and quality of life when deciding where to live. In fact, 58 percent of respondents in the PODS Moving Mindset Study cited affordability as a key consideration, while 41 percent pointed to community and connection.

Selling your home before buying your next one doesn’t always mean your plans have gone sideways. Sometimes the timing just doesn’t cooperate. Sometimes the timing doesn’t cooperate. Maybe your closing dates don’t line up, or you’d rather take your time and wait for the right home (or a better market) before making your next move. Whatever the reason, figuring out how to handle a gap between selling and buying a home often comes down to planning where you’ll live, where you’ll keep your belongings, and how you’ll manage the transition.