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12 G.I. JOBS | APRIL 2017 | GIJOBS.COM BACK ON THE BLOCK TRANSITION PERSONAL TRANSITION CHECKLIST The best part of making a checklist is being able to cross things off. We're here to help you cross everything off your transition checklist. REAL ESTATE AND MOVING 1 / Contact a real estate agent to sell your home (homeowners). 2 / Notify your landlord of your vacate date (renters). 3 / Contact a real estate agent in the area where you are moving to show you properties to buy or rent. 4 / Contact a mortgage company to pre-apply for a mort- gage; get a VA home loan form from the VA if you'll be obtaining this type of loan. 5 / Explore home warranty options on your new home. 6 / Explore homeowner's or renter's insurance on your new home or apartment. 7 / Consider a do-it-yourself move to save money; contact a truck rental company. 8 / Determine personal property storage, if necessary. 9 / Obtain moving and/or personal property insurance if your homeowner's or renter's policy does not cover you during a move. HOME IMPROVEMENT AND CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 1 / If you plan improvements on your new home, compare do-it-yourself home improvement costs vs. outsourcing to a contractor. 2 / Determine if you need to buy new furniture to fill your new home and plan that amount into your budget. 3 / Determine if you need to buy new appliances and electronics equipment to fill your new home. Consider your budget when making decisions on which brands to buy. 4 / If you use your work computer and don't own a home computer, consider buying a new home system if necessary. TELECOM AND UTILITIES 1 / Notify utility and telecom providers of your move date. 2 / Revisit your home phone, cellular phone, cable and internet service providers to determine best options. 3 / Consider your options with respect to electricity, water and gas providers. HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE 1 / Investigate your options for transitional health care. 2 / Determine your family's life insurance needs and how to replace SGLI. Consider whole vs. term life policies from a range of companies. 3 / This is a good time to revisit your auto insurance policy – obtain several policy quotes and determine which one best fits your needs and budget. FINANCIAL PLANNING 1 / Consider your bank or credit union needs: Do you need a physical branch in your new hometown? 2 / Transition is a prime opportunity to revisit your financial planning. Interview several financial advisors and determine your retirement, education and insurance needs, and how to get there. 3 / Set aside money each month in a savings or money-market account to help cover extra costs during your transition. Talk to a financial planner, bank representative or research bankrate.com for options. WARDROBE 1 / A sharp personal appearance and updated wardrobe will be important in your new job. Consider upgrading your wardrobe. 2 / Start assembling a wardrobe for interviewing and for your new job. FAMILY 1 / Getting married? If so, research high ticket purchases such as engagement rings, receptions and honeymoons. 2 / Find a childcare provider in your new hometown. 3 / Register your children in their new school. 4 / Find a family physician and dentist in your new hometown.