Ryan Carrigan

Bottom line: The savings from sharing truck space are mostly built into the price of professional movers already. But you aren’t completely out of luck.

Between the internet and a variety of local shops, there are plenty of places to hook you up with that precious cardboard commodity on the cheap.

The short answer is yes…but moving is such a complicated process that things are never quite that simple.

Philadelphia is expensive compared to national averages, but it’s an affordable option if you want to live in the Northeastern US

Low accountability makes hiring moving brokers a bit of a risk, but certain moves might require a middleman

We run through how to check a moving company’s license status, look up customer complaint history, find useful reviews, and make sure a company actually cares about their business and your move.

Every move is different. What’s affordable for one move will be different for another. Let’s break down how to determine the best option for your specific situation.

Drive with them in the car if you can. Flying is complicated, so use a pet shipping company. And whatever you do, don’t put them in the back of a moving truck!

Plan for your move far in advance, expect the worst case scenario and set your budget to make sure your move goes as smoothly as possible.