Travel Resources
We know your time is valuable. That’s why we’ve compiled the resources below to assist with relocation, travel, shopping, banking and other lifestyle needs.
Southern California
Best Places: Find a destination based your priorities: health, climate, cost of living, schools, etc.
CitySearch: This comprehensive city guide covers arts, attractions, hotels, movies, music, nightlife, restaurants, shopping and recreation.
Yahoo! Destination Guide: Get recommendations on restaurants, hotels, current weather conditions, health tips and general information for thousands of destinations.
Move.com: Compare neighborhoods, find an apartment, organize your move and connect your utilities.
Apartments.com: Find your next apartment on-line.
ApartmentWorld.com: Search for an apartment and see photographs, floor plans, prices, amenities, a detailed map and driving directions.
Moving
LocalEstimates.com: Get bids from local companies regarding car and truck storage, moving truck rentals, packaging services and vehicle transport.
123movers.com: Compare prices of various companies for moving, auto shipping, car transporting, storage and other services.
Vanlines.com: Consider this network of relocation companies.
UPS.com: Track your packages and get shipping rates and estimated transit times.
FedEx.com: Track shipments, get shipping rates, find drop-off locations and schedule pickups.
Moving.com: Find a place to live. Get mortgage information, moving assistance and shopping services.
USPS.com: Submit change of address forms, get helpful tips on moving and work with all of the necessary utility companies on-line.
Settling In
Yellow Pages This guide can help you in your search for a grocery store, bank, or other local business.
Radio Locator: This site has links to more than 10,000 radio station sites and 2,500 audio streams from radio stations around the world.
TV Guide: Use TVGuide.com to find the television schedule for your new city.
Weather Channel: This site provides a variety of weather-related information.
Managing Your Money
Paycheck City: This web site offers employee self-service tools for paycheck management, including a free personal finance calculator.
Quicken: Balance your finances and your life.
Microsoft Money: Keep all of your personal accounts – banking, credit and investment – in one place.
IRS: Download forms and find the latest information on tax deadlines and guidelines