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.
Old-Fashioned Tricks to Save on Travel
Brandon Ballenger on January 23, 2013
They’re tried and still true ways to keep more cash, despite all the advances in technology.
That May Not Be the Fish You Thought
Brandon Ballenger on January 23, 2013
Restaurants and stores may be knowingly mislabeling seafood and Massachusetts wants to stop it.
Footlong Subs Don’t Measure Up?
Brandon Ballenger on January 23, 2013
Tape measures are putting Subway in an awkward position.
What to Do If You’re Getting the Flu
Brandon Ballenger on January 23, 2013
Here’s what you should take and do to minimize the risk to others.
Compare the Cost of Living in Major Cities
Brandon Ballenger on January 23, 2013
Planning to move somewhere new? You can figure out how prices compare and what income you need to keep your standard of living.
Prices for the Super Bowl
Brandon Ballenger on January 22, 2013
How much does an ad cost? Tickets? What do people usually spend on beer and pizza?
Businesses: Beware Fake Consumer Complaints
Brandon Ballenger on January 22, 2013
The government’s warning of fake email notices that scam small business owners into giving up personal information.
Are Coupons Going Digital?
Brandon Ballenger on January 22, 2013
A new Google tool gives you a digital couponbook on your smartphone. Are we nearly rid of stacks of clipped-out barcodes?
America Is the Unhealthiest Among 17 Wealthy Countries
Brandon Ballenger on January 22, 2013
Americans have bigger issues with cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity than in other rich nations, a new study shows. And more than a third of our children are overweight or obese.
Study: There Are 48 Potential Checking Fees
Brandon Ballenger on January 22, 2013
And they may be so buried in the fine print you’ve never heard of them.
Can You 3D-Print a House?
Brandon Ballenger on January 21, 2013
A Dutch architect is about to find out.
Flu Shots Work Better With Exercise
Brandon Ballenger on January 21, 2013
Working out for an hour and a half the same day seems to boost the protection, research shows.
Rent Office Space From Your Local Newspaper?
Brandon Ballenger on January 21, 2013
These days, newspapers have a lot more desks than reporters. Publishers want to do something with that space.
Where to Find the Best Medical Advice Online
Brandon Ballenger on January 21, 2013
One in three patients research their symptoms before talking to the doctor. If you’re among them, try these.
Nude Airport Scanners Going Away
Brandon Ballenger on January 21, 2013
Soon nobody will have to walk through airport scanners that can see beneath our clothes.
Honda Recalls 750,000 Cars
Brandon Ballenger on January 18, 2013
Airbag defects are causing the automaker to start the year off with a big recall.
Prisoners Making Millions Behind Bars With Tax Fraud
Brandon Ballenger on January 18, 2013
In 2010, they got $35 million in fraudulent tax refunds.
Salad Prices May Rise Soon
Brandon Ballenger on January 18, 2013
Winter produce grown in California was devastated by cold weather, which means bad news for consumers.
New ATMs Give $5 Bills
Brandon Ballenger on January 18, 2013
Soon you’ll be able to withdraw the exact amount you want, with the bills you prefer.
These Jeans Moisturize
Brandon Ballenger on January 18, 2013
Need to keep your legs silky-smooth? You can use moisturizer, or you can buy these expensive new jeans from Wrangler.
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