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.
Feds: Banks Aren’t the Only Things That Could Crash Our Economy
Brandon Ballenger 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
Brandon Ballenger on June 4, 2013
Some high-end hotels are ditching room service, and other companies are focusing on their value brands.
EBay Pulls $100,000 Auction for Seat in Heaven
Brandon Ballenger on June 3, 2013
An atheist offered his place in the afterlife up for sale on eBay. More than 180 people bid on it in the hours before the auction site pulled the plug.
Half of Young Adults Say They Don’t Save
Brandon Ballenger on June 3, 2013
Nearly all of the non-savers say they don’t make enough money to start saving, or want to pay down debt first.
Uninsured Not Sure They’ll Comply With Obamacare, Survey Says
Brandon Ballenger on June 3, 2013
A new survey shows widespread confusion about the requirements of the Affordable Care Act.
The World Has More Millionaires
Brandon Ballenger on May 31, 2013
The U.S. has by far the largest share of the world’s millionaires, outnumbering second-place Japan nearly 4 to 1.
Many Baby Boomers Retire Before They’re Ready
Brandon Ballenger on May 31, 2013
Baby boomers born in 1946 retired an average of five years sooner than planned, and those who haven’t expect to keep working longer than they thought two years ago.
It’s True! Disabled Guides Used to Skip Disney Lines
Brandon Ballenger on May 31, 2013
They’ve been found to charge as much as $130 per hour to help families skip hours in line for rides.
Credit Bureaus Checking Facebook Posts for Fraud
Brandon Ballenger on May 30, 2013
Public social media posts could be used to verify identities and assess your income level.
Why Do Men Stop Buying Clothes After 50?
Brandon Ballenger on May 30, 2013
Census data show a sharp decline in clothing purchases by men once they hit their early 50s. Is it that they already have everything, dislike their appearance, or something else?
Payday Lenders Evading Regulation With Longer Loans?
Brandon Ballenger on May 30, 2013
Some payday lenders plan to offer longer-term loans, hoping they can evade rules designed to protect consumers.
What You Wear at Work Still Affects Promotion Chances
Brandon Ballenger on May 29, 2013
Managers place less emphasis on dress codes than they did 6 years ago, but what you wear still matters. Especially if it’s a chicken suit.
More Moms Than Ever Are the Breadwinners
Brandon Ballenger on May 29, 2013
In 40 percent of homes with children, Mom is the primary source of income for the family. Is that a good thing?
Do You Need Treatment for Low Testosterone?
Brandon Ballenger on May 29, 2013
Experts say testosterone replacement poses health risks and that safer — and far cheaper — solutions may be available.
Milestones That Affect Used Car Prices
Brandon Ballenger on May 28, 2013
The odometer can play an important role in the price of a car. Whether you’re buying or selling, here are the marks to pay attention to.
Researchers Have Tips to Minimize Jet Lag
Brandon Ballenger on May 28, 2013
Planning a little time (zone) travel soon? Here’s a summary of current research on how to get your body’s internal clock synchronized.
New Labels Reveal Where Your Meat Was Born, Raised and Killed
Brandon Ballenger on May 28, 2013
New U.S. Department of Agriculture rules require more specific information on certain cuts of meat.
A Tax Break for Burning Chicken Poop?
Brandon Ballenger on May 27, 2013
The IRS has some bizarre tax incentives on the books. Here are the ones experts consider the worst.
Teen Invents Tiny Device That Can Instantly Charge Phones
Brandon Ballenger on May 27, 2013
Eesha Khare’s science fair entry beat nearly 1,600 other inventions from around the world and won her $50,000.
Used Computer Sells for $671,400
Brandon Ballenger on May 27, 2013
One of the original Apple computers, hand-built by co-founder Steve Wozniak, just sold at auction for a record price.
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