Moving as an older adult comes with unique challenges, which means it often comes with unique costs. Whether you’re downsizing, relocating to be closer to family or transitioning to a retirement home, moving expenses can add up quickly.  At Wheaton, we understand the importance of making senior moves as cost-effective as possible. Follow our tips…

NEW AGENT ANNOUNCEMENT Please join us in welcoming Jenkins & Key Moving & Storage, Inc., to Wheaton World Wide Moving! Previously an agent for Atlas Van Lines, the Urbana/Champaign moving and storage company joins more than 350 Wheaton agents across the country. “Everyone here at Wheaton has a vested interest in customer satisfaction since we…

When you’re preparing for a big move, you may come across various entities offering to help. Two of the most common are moving companies and moving brokers. A “movers near me” search won’t discriminate between movers and brokers; however, they have distinct differences that every customer should understand. What’s the Difference Between Brokers and Movers? …

NEW AGENT ANNOUNCEMENT Chase Moving & Storage recently joined Wheaton World Wide Moving’s agency network as an interstate agent. Previously affiliated with Allied Van Lines, Chase Moving & Storage joins about 350 Wheaton agents across the country. “Everyone here at Wheaton has a vested interest in customer satisfaction since we are an ESOP company,” said…

The New Jersey Warehouse & Movers Association (NJWMA) awarded Wheaton World Wide Moving the 2023 Associate Member of the Year Award at the state moving association’s 54th Annual Convention September 21st at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City, N.J. The award is given each year to the NJWMA member who best demonstrates the following criteria,…

Where is the best place to move for a fresh start? With so many unforgettable places in the United States, it can feel impossible to choose. Instead of picking at random, take it from the experts: Wheaton has helped thousands of families relocate all over the country. To compile our list of the best cities…

With all the stress of moving, the last thing you need is to get sick. Whether you get allergies from cleaning dusty attics or stress headaches from all your moving to-dos, many health problems tend to arise during and after your relocation. To avoid getting sick after moving, be aware of the most common risk…

We understand that moving can be stressful. In fact, according to University Hospitals, one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems, moving ranks within the top 5 most stressful events in a person’s life. The perfect word to describe moving is change—and change can be quite daunting.  If you’re new to the concept of self-care, don’t…

Renting a truck, moving items into storage and offering pizza and beer to lure friends into helping you move can work—but it’s often an exhausting and expensive ordeal.  This is because moving is more than packing up boxes and relocating them from one place to another. When it comes to large items, such as your…

The pandemic accelerated the shift toward remote work. Pre-pandemic, only 10% of Americans worked from home full-time. This jumped to 50% within a month of city-wide lockdowns and remains a common practice today.  According to The Wall Street Journal, around a quarter of the American workforce is projected to continue working remotely in the foreseeable…