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Author: Brandon Ballenger

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.

Report: Too Much Tylenol Can Kill You
Report: Too Much Tylenol Can Kill You

on October 7, 2013

Taking more than the recommended amount of acetaminophen can cause liver damage, and too much can be fatal, an investigation shows.

Survey: 38 Percent Will Start Black Friday Shopping on Thanksgiving
Survey: 38 Percent Will Start Black Friday Shopping on Thanksgiving

on October 7, 2013

You can eat your turkey and cranberry sauce in the car. Let’s go! What do you think of holiday shopping on Thanksgiving Day?

How the Government Shutdown Could Hurt Small Business
How the Government Shutdown Could Hurt Small Business

on October 4, 2013

Some small businesses face the prospect of laying off workers or shutting down altogether if this shutdown continues for very long. Are you affected?

Study: Major Midlife Stresses Tied to Dementia Risk
Study: Major Midlife Stresses Tied to Dementia Risk

on October 4, 2013

A nearly 40-year study on hundreds of women suggests that stressful events such as divorce and work problems may increase the risk of dementia.

When a Full College Scholarship Really Isn’t
When a Full College Scholarship Really Isn’t

on October 4, 2013

Some schools demand that students personally foot a portion of the bill, even if they have financial aid that would cover everything.

Another Casualty of the Shutdown: The Monthly Jobs Report
Another Casualty of the Shutdown: The Monthly Jobs Report

on October 3, 2013

The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ three remaining employees weren’t able to manage an on-time comprehensive jobs report this month.

3 Ways to Make Totally Free Long-Distance Calls
3 Ways to Make Totally Free Long-Distance Calls

on October 3, 2013

Stop paying by the minute to make your calls. Where there’s Internet, there’s a better way.

Furloughed by the Shutdown? Banks and Credit Unions Offer Help
Furloughed by the Shutdown? Banks and Credit Unions Offer Help

on October 3, 2013

Financial institutions are giving special consideration to furloughed federal employees — offering loans and delayed payments and waiving fees.

Worst Things to Eat at the Airport
Worst Things to Eat at the Airport

on October 2, 2013

Aside from the nutritional value, some airport foods contribute to problems you definitely don’t want in the air — like heartburn and bloating.

Most and Least Honest Cities in the World
Most and Least Honest Cities in the World

on October 2, 2013

If you lose your wallet in many of these places, you just might get it back. Just don’t lose it in Lisbon.

Store-Brand Foods Eating National Brands for Lunch
Store-Brand Foods Eating National Brands for Lunch

on October 2, 2013

Store-brand sales are growing twice as fast as name-brand sales, and the quality of store-brand products is improving.

Do New iPhones Break More Easily?
Do New iPhones Break More Easily?

on October 1, 2013

Apple has 2 new versions of the iPhone, called the 5s and the 5c. Both are less durable than the iPhone 5, according to one company’s tests.

Poverty Rises Sharply Among Older Single Women
Poverty Rises Sharply Among Older Single Women

on October 1, 2013

The number of single senior women living in extreme poverty jumped between 2011 and 2012. It’s not clear why.

Government Shutdown: Are You Affected?
Government Shutdown: Are You Affected?

on October 1, 2013

Yes, you are. But how much depends on where you work and what you’re doing in the next few weeks.

Please Don’t Do These Things in the Airplane Bathroom
Please Don’t Do These Things in the Airplane Bathroom

on September 30, 2013

Here’s a bit of etiquette for that little loo in the sky.

Sick of Your Bank? 4 Alternatives to Megabanks
Sick of Your Bank? 4 Alternatives to Megabanks

on September 27, 2013

If you’re sick of the fees and other efforts by big banks to make more money at your expense, you have options.

Report Calls for Changes at Consumer Watchdog
Report Calls for Changes at Consumer Watchdog

on September 27, 2013

The Bipartisan Policy Center says there are several things the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau could do better. What do you think?

Visit National Parks for Free on Saturday
Visit National Parks for Free on Saturday

on September 27, 2013

Ready to explore? There’s no entrance fee at national parks this weekend.

Can Target Take On Netflix With Streaming Service?
Can Target Take On Netflix With Streaming Service?

on September 26, 2013

There’s a new site to access digital movies and TV — Target Ticket. How do the prices compare?

CEO: Anger Over AIG Bonuses Was ‘Just As Bad’ As Lynchings
CEO: Anger Over AIG Bonuses Was ‘Just As Bad’ As Lynchings

on September 26, 2013

The CEO of AIG comes under intense criticism for comparing the public outrage over AIG bonuses to the lynching of blacks in the South.

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