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
How Many Credit Scores Do You REALLY Have?
Aug 29, 2012 - You could have as many as 49 different credit scores. And the one you pay for may not be the same as the one a lender uses to judge your creditworthiness.
54.5 Miles Per Gallon Is The New Standard
Aug 28, 2012 - By 2025, new cars and trucks will have to raise their average fuel efficiency to this level.
Wells Fargo Employee Fired Over 10 Cents
Aug 28, 2012 - A 68-year-old bank customer service rep was fired for something he did in 1963.
Safest and Most Dangerous Cities for Driving
Aug 28, 2012 - In Allstate's latest annual list, Sioux Falls is safest and Washington, D.C., is most dangerous.
More Teens Getting Plastic Surgery
Aug 28, 2012 - Five percent more teens got cosmetic surgery in 2011 than in 2010.
Americans Say: More Ethnic Food, Please
Aug 28, 2012 - Few consumers are satisfied with the ethnic cuisine offered at chain restaurants.
No More American-made Mazdas
Aug 27, 2012 - As of Friday, Mazda split ways with Ford after decades of partnership – and set up shop in Mexico.
Cheapest and Priciest Labor Day Hotels
Aug 27, 2012 - Rates in some cities practically double, while others are cheaper than usual.
Families Finding Ways to Spend Less on College
Aug 27, 2012 - Bad economy? Rising tuition? Fewer scholarships? Some families have found savings despite all that.
Women CEOs Among World’s Most Powerful
Aug 27, 2012 - Did you know the CEOs of Sam's Club, Pepsi, and IBM are women?
Some People Really Hate Cleaning the House
Aug 27, 2012 - A new survey finds many people lie about cleaning habits and hide their messes.
Fun Facts About Young Workers
Aug 24, 2012 - A big new study names the best cities and companies to work in, along with overplayed skills, common college majors, and other fun facts.
Government Sells AIG Assets for $18B Profit
Aug 24, 2012 - The U.S. Federal Reserve is done with AIG, but the U.S. Treasury still holds a majority of its stock for now.
People More Happy With Credit Cards
Aug 24, 2012 - Satisfaction is at a six-year high, thanks mainly to card companies fixing problems more quickly.
How to Get Kids to Eat Fruits and Veggies
Aug 24, 2012 - Researchers have discovered a new strategy for healthy eating: exploiting cartoon characters.
