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.
Toyota Settlement: $1.1 Billion
Brandon Ballenger on December 27, 2012
Remember all those cars with “unintended acceleration” issues? A proposed settlement may mean money for owners.
Scammed Grandma Warns Others
Brandon Ballenger on December 27, 2012
One woman was conned out of $6,100 dollars. Now she wants to help other people avoid scams.
Credit Scores Affect Love Life?
Brandon Ballenger on December 27, 2012
They dictate your interest rates and credit availability, and they can affect your dating pool too.
Southwest Raises Fees and Adds New One
Brandon Ballenger on December 26, 2012
The airline known for avoiding hefty bag fees still has to make money somehow.
Private Photo of Facebook CEO’s Sister Published
Brandon Ballenger on December 26, 2012
Even Mark Zuckerberg’s family doesn’t understand the site’s privacy settings.
Staples Varies Online Prices By Location
Brandon Ballenger on December 26, 2012
Some internet retailers make you pay extra because of the zip code you live in.
What Happened to Better Food Safety?
Brandon Ballenger on December 26, 2012
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says its $1.2 billion budget isn’t enough to implement a 2010 law that created new rules.
Is Fine Print Even Legal?
Brandon Ballenger on December 26, 2012
Are those pages of tiny text almost no one reads really legally binding?
Bottled Water May Come From the Tap
Brandon Ballenger on December 25, 2012
Ah, “Fresh, great-tasting spring water!” Except it isn’t.
Financial New Year’s Resolutions At All-Time High
Brandon Ballenger on December 25, 2012
Did the holidays bruise your budget? Many are making money-related resolutions, and you can too.
Milk Prices Could Double in the New Year
Brandon Ballenger on December 25, 2012
Forget the fiscal cliff. What about the dairy cliff? Nobody wants to pay $7 a gallon.
Credit Card-Sized Gold Bars for Sale
Brandon Ballenger on December 25, 2012
Didn’t get what you wanted for Christmas? Try one of these.
Track Santa’s Progress
Brandon Ballenger on December 24, 2012
Want to check in on Santa or see what the elves are up to tonight? You can peek here.
A $16,000 Credit Report Error
Brandon Ballenger on December 24, 2012
Chase reported a huge unpaid credit debt, but this woman never had a Chase card.
How Much Visa’s CEO Makes
Brandon Ballenger on December 24, 2012
A regulatory filing reviews what the new leader of Visa will get paid.
Government Will Investigate Credit Reporting Bureaus
Brandon Ballenger on December 24, 2012
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will review whether consumer complaints about credit report errors are handled properly.
Consumer Group: Watch for Extra Credit Card Charges
Brandon Ballenger on December 24, 2012
Consumer advocates are reminding us credit card users may pay more for purchases starting in January.
Facebook to Charge for Some Private Messages
Brandon Ballenger on December 21, 2012
If you want someone you don’t know to see a message from you, it’ll soon cost a buck.
UPS Worker Arrested Over Alleged iPad Theft
Brandon Ballenger on December 21, 2012
Don’t leave holiday packages on your doorstep, because they might get stolen.
1 in 5 Chinese People Believe the World is Ending
Brandon Ballenger on December 21, 2012
A survey found many in China believe the end is very nigh. More than the global average.
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