Brandon Ballenger Writer
I'm a freelance writer based in Pompano Beach, Fla. who's done work for The South Florida Business Journal and BusinessMiami, covering real estate, health care, and franchising. I received a bachelor's degree in English and public communication from Florida Atlantic University in 2008, and am currently pursuing a master's degree in communication there. In my free time, I read fantasy novels, plays video games, and take advantage of South Florida's perennial summer at the beach.
Posts by Brandon Ballenger
Mercedes Recall for Fire Risk
Dec 13, 2012 - A potential fuel leak could cause 5,800 2011 and 2012 models to catch fire.
Help Avoiding Bad Investments
Dec 13, 2012 - Worried about scammers and bad brokers? The Better Business Bureau wants to help.
Loud Commercials Will Stop
Dec 13, 2012 - The government will begin enforcing a law blocking excessively loud TV ads today.
This Year’s Best-Paid Female Musicians
Dec 12, 2012 - Guess who tops the list? Hint: It's not Taylor Swift, Rihanna, or Lady Gaga.
What People Searched for in 2012
Dec 12, 2012 - Curious about the most popular web searches of the year? Here are Google's.
How to Stop Getting Distracted at Work
Dec 12, 2012 - Learn what companies are doing to help us be more productive.
10 Cars That Will Hold Their Value
Dec 12, 2012 - Here's a round-up of 2013 models that will likely resell well even three to five years later.
HSBC Pays U.S. Government $1.9 Billion
Dec 11, 2012 - The Department of Justice and U.S. Treasury say the British bank allowed drug cartels to launder major money. HSBC says: Here, we'll make a record settlement.
How Much Does Hobbit Real Estate Cost?
Dec 11, 2012 - Ever wondered about home prices in fictional Hobbiton? Well, somebody did. Here's what it costs to live in The Shire.
Pay Per Mile Car Insurance
Dec 11, 2012 - Some drivers with low annual mileage may benefit from a new kind of insurance plan.
Why the Elderly Get Scammed
Dec 11, 2012 - Here's one explanation for why rip-offs may target older generations.
Is Selling Used Books Illegal?
Dec 11, 2012 - It may be, depending on what the Supreme Court decides next year.
How Google Dodges Billions in Taxes
Dec 10, 2012 - How did the search giant dodge $2 billion in taxes for 2011?
Science Explains What Gifts People Want
Dec 10, 2012 - Spending more doesn't necessarily mean more appreciation for the gift, research says. Guess what else doesn't matter?
