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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

684. Car Shipping Calculator

Car Shipping Cost Calculator: Get an Instant Quote

The bottom line: Whether you’re moving across the country or the globe, a car shipping calculator can give you an accurate quote on the cost of transporting your vehicle. If you’re planning to transport your car when you move, it’s crucial to know not only how much it costs but what factors influence the cost. […]

683. American Auto Shipping review

American Auto Shipping Review: Costs and Services

Here’s the bottom line: If you need auto transport services as part of your next move, American Auto Shipping is an excellent choice. The ability to get an instant quote online with locked-in pricing, personal contact with your driver, and an array of value-added services make American Auto Shipping an easy recommendation if you need […]

682. How to ship a car

How To Ship a Car: Updated Guide

Are you preparing for a big move cross-country? Maybe even another country? Have you been trying to weigh the pros and cons of taking your vehicle with you? Maybe you’ve purchased a specialty vehicle from elsewhere in the country and want to save time with door-to-door delivery. Whatever your reason for shipping a car, it […]

Moving Experience: Gabriela's Move With Mayflower

Moving Experience: Gabriela’s Move With Mayflower

Gabriela needed help moving the contents of her two-bedroom apartment from Oakland, California, to Champaign, Illinois, in October of 2023. But this wasn’t Gabriela’s first rodeo. She had some less-than-great moving experiences in the past and wanted a reputable mover for her 2,100-mile relocation. After a lot — and we mean a lot — of […]

674. MovingYourself Review

MovingYourself Review 2026: Real Customer Experiences

Here’s the bottom line: MovingYourself is a newer company in the you load, we drive moving space. With 53-foot moving trucks, they’re an affordable solution if you have a large move or need to ship your car and don’t mind doing the heavy lifting. MovingYourself is high on our list of the best moving container […]

676. Moving Experience- Laurel's Move with Safeway

Moving Experience: Laurel’s Move with Safeway

Fashion aficionado Laurel needed to move from Saratoga, California, to Austin, Texas. She and her husband already had the bulk of their stuff — including an impressive shoe and handbag collection — in storage in California. Laurel spent a week researching movers on the moveBuddha site before choosing Safeway Moving for their quality service and […]

652. Marcel's Move with Safeway Moving

Moving Experience: Marcel’s Experience with Safeway

In the summer of 2023, Marcel and his wife boldly decided to move from Jersey City and relocate to the capital of the Lone Star State to be closer to family. Marcel planned this move for a year before finally taking the plunge. He scoured Google and Reddit to find the best mover, but once […]

668. Moving Experience- Joshua's Move with Safeway Moving

Moving Experience: Joshua’s Move with Safeway Moving

In June of 2023, Jersey boy Joshua planned to reunite with his partner in New Orleans — over 1,300 miles away. After an intense three-day search, Joshua hired Safeway Moving for his relocation. So, how did Safeway stack up? Joshua agreed to participate in the moveBuddha Better Moves Project to share the ups and downs […]

1-800-got-junk cost

How Much Does 1-800-GOT-JUNK Cost?

Quick answer: 1-800-GOT-JUNK? is a reputable full-service junk removal company that prices by volume, so the more space you take up, the more you’ll pay. The average cost of junk removal with 1-800-GOT-JUNK is $240. You could pay from $100 for a loveseat to $600 for a full truckload. In this guide, we’ll break down […]

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