Author: Brandon Ballenger
I'm a freelance journalist living in South Florida. If I'm not writing, I'm playing video games or at the beach. My favorite spice is oregano, and I thought you should know. I got my bachelor's degree in English and public communication from Florida Atlantic University in 2008.
Is Forgiven Student Debt Taxable?
Brandon Ballenger on August 24, 2022
President Biden announced student loan relief for millions of Americans today. Is it going to hurt at tax time?
Rich and Famous People Who Had PPP Loans Forgiven
Brandon Ballenger on August 22, 2022
Celebrity-owned companies received millions in COVID-19 relief funds, often taking out multiple loans that were ultimately forgiven.
10 Cities Where Home Inventory Is Rising Fast
Brandon Ballenger on August 22, 2022
These markets have shifted in favor of buyers over the past year faster than elsewhere.
10 Cities Where Home Prices Are Predicted to Decline the Most
Brandon Ballenger on August 19, 2022
The next two years are likely to cool off these housing markets, experts believe.
No Prescription Necessary: Hearing Aids Soon Will Be OTC
Brandon Ballenger on August 17, 2022
New and likely cheaper options will hit store shelves in the coming months.
10 Cities Where Remote Workers Drove up Home Prices
Brandon Ballenger on August 17, 2022
Worker relocations during the pandemic have squeezed these major housing markets.
Biden’s $740 Billion Spending Bill Advancing in Congress: What’s in It?
Brandon Ballenger on August 10, 2022
Consumers could benefit on their taxes, investments, health care costs and more.
Is Your TV Good Enough? You May Be Missing Free 4K Video and Audio Upgrades
Brandon Ballenger on August 1, 2022
A new broadcasting standard is bringing higher quality video, sound and new features, but many TVs aren’t built to take advantage of it yet.
5 States That Just Lowered Sales Taxes — and 1 That Raised Them
Brandon Ballenger on July 15, 2022
Some states are softening the blows that inflation keeps dealing us.
9 Ways Americans Want the Government to Fix Retirement
Brandon Ballenger on July 14, 2022
Large numbers of workers think these problems need to be top priorities.
7 States That Just Raised Their Gas Taxes
Brandon Ballenger on July 14, 2022
As if fueling up wasn’t painful enough right now, these states made it worse.
This Is the No. 1 Financial Priority for Retirees
Brandon Ballenger on July 7, 2022
What current retirees are prioritizing in retirement may help with your own financial planning.
What Investors Are Most Worried About, According to Financial Advisers
Brandon Ballenger on June 24, 2022
Money managers say these are their clients’ top concerns.
How Scammers Now Target Streaming TV Customers
Brandon Ballenger on June 20, 2022
Don’t be too eager to watch your favorite shows — check for this threat first.
9 States Where Quality of Life Is Improving for Seniors
Brandon Ballenger on June 17, 2022
Over the past decade, these places have become better for older Americans in factors ranging from finances to health.
If You Put $10K in These Stocks 10 Years Ago, Here’s How Much You’d Have Now
Brandon Ballenger on June 10, 2022
Find out how much investing in big tech firms — and America’s other largest companies — in 2012 could have gotten you.
7 Perks of Having a Social Security Account Online
Brandon Ballenger on May 18, 2022
There’s no point in delaying this simple process, and there are many great reasons to do it right now.
The 15 Cleanest Big Cities in America
Brandon Ballenger on May 11, 2022
For big cities, these places aren’t as dirty or polluted as you might think.
10 of America’s Largest Companies That Paid Barely Any Taxes in 2021
Brandon Ballenger on May 11, 2022
Some of these companies even got tax refunds.
Easy Ways to Free Up Space in Gmail and Save Money
Brandon Ballenger on May 9, 2022
You can get rid of thousands of forgotten and useless messages in a few quick steps with these power tools.
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