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
The Perks of Silicon Valley
Oct 22, 2012 - Working for a tech company that’s a household name can bring unusually awesome benefits home, too.
Target to Price Match Amazon
Oct 22, 2012 - The retail wars are heating up, and the big-box store is challenging its online competition directly. Here are the details on the new policies.
RIP, Bill Shock
Oct 19, 2012 - Here’s why you should never face an unexpected surge in your phone bill ever again.
Skipping Breakfast Makes You Eat More
Oct 19, 2012 - New research explains why you shouldn't miss meals.
Creativity Linked to Mental Illness
Oct 19, 2012 - Researchers found that writers are 50 percent more likely than average to commit suicide, and other startling facts.
Credit Cards for Stay-at-Home Spouses
Oct 19, 2012 - Your stay-at-home husband or wife may soon have better access to credit, if a new proposed rule is adopted.
Study: You’re Wrong About How Much You Work
Oct 19, 2012 - Whether it's fatigue or a fib, a new government report says many people exaggerate how hard they work.
Drinking Worse Than Smoking
Oct 18, 2012 - New research shows alcoholism cuts life expectancy more drastically than a smoking addiction – especially for women.
Give Me a Better Boss
Oct 18, 2012 - Would you pick a better boss over a raise? Many would, according to a new survey.
Losing Sleep Slows Down Learning
Oct 18, 2012 - Important news for college students and quiz show contestants: All-nighters mess up your memory.
Google Laptops for $250
Oct 18, 2012 - The new Chromebooks are here, and cheaper than before. But does the new price offset the limitations?
Why Do Women Make Less Than Men?
Oct 18, 2012 - A questioner at Tuesday night's presidential debate raised the age-old question. But the answer is more complicated than a two-minute response would allow.
What the President Can Do About Gas Prices
Oct 17, 2012 - It was one of the most heated exchanges of last night’s debate between President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, yet neither really answered it.
How Jobs and Pay Affect Voting Behavior
Oct 17, 2012 - Which candidate do psychologists favor? What about doctors or nurses?
Oklahoma Homeowners Getting Big Payout
Oct 17, 2012 - Oklahoma will get in on the $25 billion mortgage settlement after all, with a better and quicker deal it negotiated directly with banks.
