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Ryan Carrigan

Ryan Carrigan

Ryan Carrigan is the co-founder of moveBuddha and a leading voice in the moving industry, helping hundreds of thousands of Americans make smarter, safer relocation decisions each year. With more than a decade of experience analyzing moving companies, pricing trends, and industry regulations, Ryan brings hands-on industry knowledge and data-driven insight to every guide and review. His research has been featured in Forbes, Consumer Reports, The New York Times, and NBC News.

Posts by Ryan Carrigan

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Moving Experience: Stephanie’s Move with Berger Allied

Interstate moves can be daunting, especially when you’re relocating high-value family heirlooms like moveBuddha reader Stephanie did. As a Los Angeles native, Stephanie found herself in a unique situation when her mother moved into assisted living in Austin, Texas, leaving behind cherished (but incredibly heavy) antique art and furniture for Stephanie to inherit. Not exactly […]

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Lowe’s Truck Rental Review: Pricing and Services

Here’s the bottom line: If you need a pickup truck rental for a small local move or a home improvement project, Lowe’s can be a good option. However, limited availability, lack of availability for long-distance moves, and only one pickup truck size make Lowe’s Truck Rental a less than ideal choice for many movers. Those […]

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Moove In Self Storage Review

Here’s the bottom line: Moove In Self Storage is a great storage company to consider if you live near one of their locations. Reviews consistently praise their customer service and cleanliness, something that can’t be said for many others in the industry. Transparent pricing and the ability to manage your rental online are other major […]

Moving Experience: Jana's Move with Mayzlin Relocation

Moving Experience: Jana’s Move with Mayzlin Relocation

Small moves might sound like a cinch to pull off, but as new Ohio resident Jana will tell you, it still takes a lot of planning to pull off a one-bedroom move. After a bad previous moving experience, Jana knew how important it was to find a quality full-service mover. After scouring the internet for […]

Moving Experience: Madisen's Move with Bellhop

Moving Experience: Madisen’s Move with Bellhop

Eager for a new start in a lively neighborhood, new mom Madisen decided to pick up stakes and move her family from Parrish, Florida, to Chattanooga, Tennessee. She briefly considered a DIY move, but with a six-month-old baby and a new home, Madisen and her husband knew a full-service mover was the way to go. […]

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Coleman Worldwide Moving Review: Costs, Services, and the Allied Connection

Here’s the bottom line: Coleman Worldwide Moving offers white-glove moving assistance directly to customers in 22 states. However, they also service an additional 28 states and 175 countries worldwide through their partnership with Allied Van Lines. Founded in 1914 as Coleman American Moving Services, Coleman Worldwide Moving has more than a century of experience in […]

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A-1 Auto Transport Review

Here’s the bottom line: A-1 Auto Transport, Inc. is an auto broker that offers competitive rates thanks to their network of more than 30 partner carriers. They offer specialty shipping for freight vehicles, heavy machinery, motorcycles, luxury cars, and even yachts. A-1 Transport vets all auto shipping companies they recommend, but we also recommend double-checking […]

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Moving Sucks: Here’s How To Make It Suck Less

Moving to a new home can feel like an exciting adventure. But let’s be honest — the actual move usually sucks. If this is your first time moving, you might be surprised by just how much it can suck! After all, moving is a lot of hard work. Trying to manage everything on your own […]

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Best 24-Hour Access Storage Units (2026 Review)

Life never slows down and, sometimes, you’ll find yourself needing to grab something out of your storage unit at 2 a.m. Unfortunately, most self-storage facilities have posted hours when their units can be accessed and, most of the time, these are during normal business hours. When business hours just won’t fit your storage needs, it’s […]

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