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.

A man holds boxes from Amazon
8 Ways Amazon Snoops on Customers

on December 4, 2021

The shopping giant may know far more about your family than you realize.

President Joe Biden
6 Tax Breaks in Biden’s Build Back Better Bill

on November 29, 2021

If the current version of the bill becomes law, Americans could enjoy some of these tax credits and deductions for years to come.

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5 Secrets of Seniors Who Keep Their Minds ‘Young’

on November 26, 2021

Here is why some seniors’ brains work as well as those of people who are decades younger.

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8 Black Friday Deals on Streaming Services

and on November 26, 2021

Now is a great time to try a new TV, music or audiobook service.

Quinoa salad
8 Easy Ways to Cut Back on Meat

and on November 23, 2021

You don’t have to go cold turkey to enjoy the savings and health benefits of eating less meat.

Retiree in Paris, France
5 Countries Projected to Have the Most Early Retirees

on November 19, 2021

By 2050, the average retiree here will be able to enjoy most — or all — of their 60s without having to worry about work.

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New Bill Would Create ‘Retirement Lost and Found’

on November 17, 2021

This proposal could solve a problem for millions of Americans.

Happy couple buying a home in a new city
If You Ever Want to Buy a Home, Do These 6 Things

on November 11, 2021

In a difficult housing market, it’s important to be as prepared as possible.

CEO
6 Ways to Manage Your Money Like a CEO

on October 28, 2021

Make a real difference in your bottom line with these spending strategies.

Senior couple happy at home
5 Home Improvements That Help You ‘Age in Place’

on October 20, 2021

These safety-conscious home upgrades can help retirees stay in their home.

Happy senior retiree living abroad in a tropical area
The 10 Best Countries for Pensions

on October 20, 2021

Citizens of these nations enjoy the finest pensions in the world, according to one recent study.

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6 Things You Should Buy Now for the Holidays

on October 19, 2021

Buy early, or you may be faced with the sad reality that everything you want is stranded in shipping containers until 2022.

Happy couple enjoying vacation or early retirement on the beach
Want to Retire Early? Make These 6 Moves Right Now

on October 12, 2021

Retiring before the traditional age of 65 requires planning. Have you taken these key steps yet?

Concerned senior man thinking about taxes and retirement
6 Ways Democrats Plan to Change Retirement Account Rules

on September 17, 2021

Could the enormous infrastructure package moving through Congress affect your retirement plans?

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5 States That Would Get the Most Cash Under the New Infrastructure Bill

on September 2, 2021

The enormous spending package would provide every state with billions of dollars in new funding — but a handful would get much, much more.

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Get Paid to Walk: 6 Apps That Give Dollars for Footsteps

on August 18, 2021

Did you know you can make extra money simply by taking a stroll?

Woman with cut-up credit card
The Best Way to Kill Off Credit Card Debt

on August 10, 2021

To figure out the best way to pay down debt, imagine yourself sailing in a storm-tossed sea and facing one big decision.

President Joe Biden
6 Things That Could Get Cheaper Under Biden’s New Executive Order

on July 16, 2021

The federal government is taking new steps to foster competition and drive down prices in several industries.

Sad young woman after argument with husband
15 States Where Divorce Is Most Common

on May 28, 2021

In most states, even where divorce rates are high, they’re declining.

Man investing on his phone
Save and Invest Easily With This Phone App

on January 21, 2021

If you want to start long-term savings but you’re not sure how, take a look at this.

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