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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.

Do Unpaid Internships Exploit Young People?
Do Unpaid Internships Exploit Young People?

on June 12, 2013

Two former unpaid interns sued a Fox movie studio that they said made them do menial tasks instead of teaching them. A judge said they should have been paid.

Restaurant Asks Patrons Not to Tip Waiters
Restaurant Asks Patrons Not to Tip Waiters

on June 12, 2013

A New York sushi restaurant pays its waitstaff a salary — with benefits — and tells customers that tips are not allowed. Should other restaurants follow suit?

Jobs Are Available in All 50 States
Jobs Are Available in All 50 States

on June 11, 2013

For the second quarter in a row, businesses in every state are planning to hire more people.

De Beers Class-Action Checks Are in the Mail
De Beers Class-Action Checks Are in the Mail

on June 11, 2013

Did you file a claim against the diamond seller in 2008? Your portion of the $295 million settlement should be arriving soon in the mail.

U.S. Income Inequality Has Gotten Even Worse
U.S. Income Inequality Has Gotten Even Worse

on June 11, 2013

The difference in income between the wealthy and the rest of us is much more vast than it is in 25 other developed nations.

The Worst Airline Is Among the Most Profitable
The Worst Airline Is Among the Most Profitable

on June 10, 2013

Spirit Airlines’ fee-for-all approach seems to be paying off, despite consumer complaints.

Costco Shows You Can Have Low Prices and Decent Pay
Costco Shows You Can Have Low Prices and Decent Pay

on June 10, 2013

Does the generous way Costco treats its workers affect your decision to shop there?

Study: 19 Percent of Americans Spend More Than They Earn
Study: 19 Percent of Americans Spend More Than They Earn

on June 10, 2013

Most U.S. adults don’t do well on a short multiple-choice quiz about basic financial literacy.

Study Suggests Online Dating Produces Stronger Marriages
Study Suggests Online Dating Produces Stronger Marriages

on June 7, 2013

Researchers say couples who first meet online are a bit more likely to stay married and have happier marriages. Can that be right?

Apple Wants to Buy Your Used Phones, Report says
Apple Wants to Buy Your Used Phones, Report says

on June 7, 2013

Apple may soon have an in-store trade-in program for iPhones.

The Big Screen Gets Bigger
The Big Screen Gets Bigger

on June 7, 2013

Movie screens as much as 40 percent larger than usual may be coming to a theater near you. Are you willing to pay more for the experience?

Rakuten.com Customers Reporting Credit Card Fraud
Rakuten.com Customers Reporting Credit Card Fraud

on June 6, 2013

People who purchased something through Rakuten.com, formerly known as Buy.com, say they’ve seen thousands in unauthorized purchases show up on their accounts.

Free Calling, Texting and Data — What’s the Catch?
Free Calling, Texting and Data — What’s the Catch?

on June 6, 2013

You’ll have to bring a compatible smartphone or buy one, and there are some limitations.

Study: Health Savings Accounts Aren’t Working
Study: Health Savings Accounts Aren’t Working

on June 6, 2013

They’re leading to more emergency room visits, fewer screenings for cancer and fewer prescriptions.

Amazon Snatches Up SpongeBob and Other Popular Kids’ Shows
Amazon Snatches Up SpongeBob and Other Popular Kids’ Shows

on June 5, 2013

Thousands of streaming episodes will be available for Amazon Prime customers at no additional cost.

The Rich Get Even Richer in Post-Recession Recovery
The Rich Get Even Richer in Post-Recession Recovery

on June 5, 2013

Many Americans are far from regaining the wealth they lost when the economy tanked.

Some Go Into Debt to Attend Weddings, Rather Than Say No
Some Go Into Debt to Attend Weddings, Rather Than Say No

on June 5, 2013

A quarter of adults have skipped a wedding in the past year because it would cost them too much. Have you?

Fit Fatties May Outlive Thin Couch Potatoes
Fit Fatties May Outlive Thin Couch Potatoes

on June 4, 2013

A fitness expert tackles some common misconceptions about health and fitness.

Feds: Banks Aren’t the Only Things That Could Crash Our Economy
Feds: Banks Aren’t the Only Things That Could Crash Our Economy

on June 4, 2013

Regulators hope to expand government oversight to many nonbank financial risk-takers, including AIG, Prudential, and GE Capital.

Hotels Slash Services, Boost Prices
Hotels Slash Services, Boost Prices

on June 4, 2013

Some high-end hotels are ditching room service, and other companies are focusing on their value brands.

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