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Sam Radbil

Sam Radbil is the lead writer for ABODO Apartments, an online real estate and apartments marketplace with available apartments from Eugene, Oregon to New York City. Their research and writing has been featured nationally in Curbed, Forbes, Realtor.com, HousingWire and more. ABODO, simply put, helps renters find apartments that they love.

Personal Finance

6 Tips To Save Money and Plan the Most Efficient Move Yet

by Sam RadbilNov 1, 2018 2

When talking about stressful events, few are more stressful than moving: other than having financial difficulties. Combine the two and welcome to a tailor-made environment perfect for making life harder than it needs to be. But, don’t fret, there is still some hope. Even if you’re moving from a very affordable Eugene, Oregon apartment all the way to a micro apartment in New York City, you can still save money and plan...

2023 Pay with GasBuddy Review: Yes, You Can Legitimately Save Money Every Time You Fill

by Kyle BurbankFeb 13, 2023 48

Put simply, the value proposition of Pay with GasBuddy is that you can use a special card that's accepted at most gas stations in order to save a few cents off of every gallon of gas you buy. That sounds good — almost too good, if you think like me.

Product Reviews

Aldi Curbside Pickup Review — Is it Worth it?

by Kyle BurbankJan 19, 2023 3

Over the past few months, I've been a bit torn. While I love saving money and keeping costs down, the convenience of grocery delivery has proven too powerful for me to resist. Now one of my favorite discount grocery stores is rolling out a better option with the introduction of Aldi Curbside Pickup. Yet, the question still remains: is this option actually worth it?

Credit Karma Money Spend Account Review

by Kyle BurbankMar 2, 2023 3

Over the past few years, the free credit score site Credit Karma has expanded into other aspects of finance. This includes offering an unclaimed funds finder as well as a free tax filing platform (which they recently sold off to Block Inc now that Intuit’s purchase of Credit Karma has been completed). Additionally, Credit Karma has rolled out a free checking account in the form of Credit Karma Money Spend ...

Product Reviews

Money at 30: Mode Phone (and Current Rewards for Android) Review

by Kyle BurbankJul 13, 2021 1

A few short weeks ago, I shared my review of an app called Current Rewards that allows you to earn gift cards and cash just for listening to music (although you'll need to do a bit more if you want to really earn points). As I noted in that review, I was first made aware of the app's existence thanks to an ad I saw for the Mode Phone. Well,...

Privacy.com Review (2023) — How it Could Help Keep Your Money Safe

by Kyle BurbankJan 12, 2023 13

First the bad news: considering all the major data breaches that have hit retailers, websites, and freaking credit bureaus alike, there’s a very strong chance your personal info has been compromised at some point. Luckily, in addition to steps you can take, such as freezing your credit reports to prevent criminals from using this data, there are a growing number of tools you can use to foil thieves in the...