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.
How to Make Free Phone Calls With Facebook App
Brandon Ballenger on January 17, 2013
Check out this new trick to save your cell phone minutes.
Consumer Agency Lays Out New Mortgage Rules
Brandon Ballenger on January 17, 2013
The government is forcing lenders to make it clearer how to avoid foreclosure and slow down the process.
Man Unearths 12-Pound Gold Nugget
Brandon Ballenger on January 17, 2013
He found it with a metal detector in Australia.
Man Outsourced His Own Job to China
Brandon Ballenger on January 17, 2013
Then he spent the day getting paid to watch cat videos and surf the Internet. Until he got caught.
Control Your Laptop By Waving Your Hand, For $70
Brandon Ballenger on January 17, 2013
Goodbye, mouse? Now you can be a computer wizard, even if you’re not a tech expert.
How Lance Armstrong Will Keep Making Money
Brandon Ballenger on January 16, 2013
After confessing to Oprah, the cyclist has some options to keep raking in the cash.
Unemployment Fraud Scheme Revealed
Brandon Ballenger on January 16, 2013
21 people have charged in this $5 million plot which involved fake employers and more than 400 “employees.”
Walmart Will Hire Every Vet Who Wants a Job
Brandon Ballenger on January 16, 2013
The program begins Memorial Day, and is expected to lead to 100,000 hires.
More Working Families Living In Near-Poverty
Brandon Ballenger on January 16, 2013
A new study says roughly 10.4 million families struggle to pay for necessities, which is up 200,000 from the number a year ago.
Smart Appliances Help Run the House
Brandon Ballenger on January 16, 2013
Imagine a fridge that can tell you what’s available for dinner – and tell the oven to start preparing itself.
Washington Sues Penny Auction Site
Brandon Ballenger on January 15, 2013
The state says Arrow Outlet cheated and made customers pay more than necessary to win auctions.
Made in America? Some Things Just Aren’t
Brandon Ballenger on January 15, 2013
The Alliance for American Manufacturing tried to furnish its office with products made only in the USA. Some were very expensive, while others couldn’t be found at any price.
Tricks to Improve Google Searches
Brandon Ballenger on January 15, 2013
Save time and get more relevant results with these shortcuts and plugins.
Stream and Record TV on Your Phone
Brandon Ballenger on January 15, 2013
A new subscription service, Aereo, lets you catch local TV while you’re out of town and save it for later on a portable device.
Save Your Favorite Monopoly Piece
Brandon Ballenger on January 15, 2013
If you don’t vote, the little dog might get it. And could be replaced by a robot.
Lottery Winner Killed
Brandon Ballenger on January 14, 2013
Does winning make you a target? Even if not publicized, the names are usually legally available.
The Return of Kodak
Brandon Ballenger on January 14, 2013
Eastman Kodak went bankrupt last year, but the iconic brand isn’t disappearing.
Why You Can’t Pass Up Clearance
Brandon Ballenger on January 14, 2013
Here’s the lure of sales — and why you should usually resist.
Netflix Snags Cartoon Network Deal
Brandon Ballenger on January 14, 2013
It will help the business compete with the expanded offerings of Hulus Plus and Amazon Prime.
The Most Expensive 2013 Cars to Insure
Brandon Ballenger on January 14, 2013
One brand dominates the list of new cars with high insurance rates.
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