• Set up mail forwarding like a responsible adult. • Tell your favorite people where you’re going (and maybe that one person you ghosted—closure matters). • Update your magazine subscriptions, bank, and Amazon unless you want your packages going to a stranger who now owns your throw pillows. Banks & Insurance (Because Life Comes With Paperwork) • Order new checks, if you’re into that vintage vibe. • Let your insurance companies know your new address unless you like your mail showing up three states over. • Get a cashier’s check if needed for closing. Or don’t. But then panic last minute. Health Stuff (No One Likes Surprises) • Ask your doctor for a referral unless you trust Google with your spleen. • Transfer prescriptions so you don’t run out mid-move. • Get medical and dental records for the family. Even Sparky the dog. Utilities (The Real VIPs of Moving) Handle both ends—disconnection at your current place and connection at the new one: • Electricity • Water/Sewer • Gas or propane • Trash pickup • Internet (non-negotiable) • Cable (if you still live in 2007) Community Stuff • Transfer school records, memberships, and your gym—unless you’re using this as an excuse to never work out again. • Request intro letters from religious or civic organizations
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