Floridians... I need some advice

[Kathryn41 3,205]

medical costs/co-pays, security deposit on rental, rental insurance (living in hurricane country now), phones, sunscreen . . . The up side is that you won't need winter coats and boots, though

[Hugglebuggles 60]

How about insurance? Do your company benefits include 100% of your health insurance costs, or do they only cover a percentage? Health insurance can be pricey (as I'm sure you know!). Also, car insurance since you have a car. Renters insurance for your personal property. Generally speaking, Florida's rates are higher than a lot of other states because loss ratios are high. It probably wouldn't be a huge difference to what you're paying now, but still an expense.

If you guys are anything like us, we need to budget at least $200 a month for fun things. I consider some fun a necessary expense to keep my sanity!

Edit: Kathryn beat me to the insurance!

Edited February 21, 2011 by Hugglebuggles

[coraliesolms 47]

LUCKILY we own our car outright...

And we pay $25.00 for vonage, wich I have included in our cable and internet bill... I think we can do this.. YAY for leaving boonville!!! Hopefully I can impress them enough on friday and get the job. After all this research, if I dont get it Im gonna kick something!

I get full benefits, health, dental, vision and vacation time. I will have to look at renters insurance and car insurance too. For now we are leaving our car insured here (for a few months anyway, just to get a leg up).

Edited February 21, 2011 by coraliesolms

[Anh map 2,098]

You still need liability insurance for your car. Both of you need coverage. It's a FL thing.

[coraliesolms 47]

Hmm.. how much u figure that would be? Its a 2001 Grand Am, both of us have clean driving records.

[Anh map 2,098]

Hmm.. how much u figure that would be? Its a 2001 Grand Am, both of us have clean driving records.

I'm not sure, it's been a few years. Shop around while you're still registered and insured out of state.

[Afrikan Queen 11]

Hmm.. how much u figure that would be? Its a 2001 Grand Am, both of us have clean driving records.

With an older vehicle and clean driving record and if you don't change your insurance provider your rate may not change. I lived in Arizona and moved to Florida and went down a few dollars. But location could make a difference too.

http://www.homeinsight.com/home-value/fl/west_palm_beach.asp

[coraliesolms 47]

With an older vehicle and clean driving record and if you don't change your insurance provider your rate may not change. I lived in Arizona and moved to Florida and went down a few dollars. But location could make a difference too.

http://www.homeinsight.com/home-value/fl/west_palm_beach.asp

Thank you! That link was pretty handy I think I have it under control. Now I just have to sail through my interview (shouldnt be a problem, I have experience and training) and look into Uhauls and such things..

[Krikit 1,165]

Hope you get the job, Cora! Florida was hit hard with the mortgage crisis so WPB properties are super cheap right now. And you can always live in the surrounding area where it's even cheaper. Plus Florida is a super cheap State for groceries, booze, clothes, etc. And you get discounts at the attractions for being a resident! And, as Flames says, there is no State tax so that gives you a hefty return at tax time. We just moved from there last year and I really miss it.

[coraliesolms 47]

Thank you Krikit!! This is almost as bad as waiting for my immigration interview... I wish Friday would hurry up already. I have read a gajillion "how to interview" articles and have my outfit prepared and all my certifications in a folder, just waiting for friday now..