I thought hiring movers would make relocating easier. It only gave me more stuff to regret.

The author thought paying for professionals would make her move from Denver to NYC more seamless. There were unexpected complications once she arrived at her new home, she said. AndreyPopov/Getty Images I paid over $5,000 for movers to pack and ship my belongings from Denver to NYC. Once in my new apartment, I realized I should have saved my money. Now, I know to take only the essentials and buy items that fit my new space. When I got a job with a nice signing bonus, I didn't think twice…