Author: Brandon Ballenger
18 of America’s Best Small Towns to Retire In
Deb Hipp and Brandon Ballenger on October 2, 2023
Whether you want scenic views, lower costs or simply a slower pace in your golden years, small-town living has a lot going for it.
A New Webpage Shames Companies Caught Paying for Fake Reviews
Brandon Ballenger on September 25, 2023
Business locations that get caught will end up on a permanent public list.
15 States Where the Most People Have Health Insurance
Brandon Ballenger on September 22, 2023
These places have the smallest share of residents without health insurance coverage.
Beware These 10 Signs of Identity Theft
Brandon Ballenger on September 18, 2023
These red flags signal that your financial data or other personal information may have been stolen.
Key Ingredient in Popular Cold Medicines Does Nothing, Experts Say
Brandon Ballenger on September 14, 2023
An advisory group for federal regulators now officially agrees with decades of research suggesting the ingredient is ineffective.
The Final Stretch: 6 Ways To Boost Savings As Retirement Nears
Brandon Ballenger on September 9, 2023
Falling behind on your retirement savings? These simple habits can thicken your wallet in no time.
12 Types of Retirement Income That Are Not Taxable
Brandon Ballenger on September 6, 2023
There are lots of things Uncle Sam can’t touch — so long as you play by the rules.
Your Phone Plan Might Cost More Soon — Unless You Do This
Brandon Ballenger on September 5, 2023
Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile are all adopting this policy, according to a new report.
11 Services You Didn’t Know Social Security Offers
Brandon Ballenger on September 4, 2023
There’s more to the Social Security Administration than just dishing out retirement benefits.
8 Streaming Services Raising Prices in 2023
Brandon Ballenger on September 1, 2023
Many of these increases took effect in the summer, but a couple are yet to come.
25 Medicare Drugs That Have Skyrocketed in Price
Brandon Ballenger on August 29, 2023
An analysis finds this small handful of drugs accounts for more than a third of all Medicare prescription drug spending.
10 Places With the Highest Homebuyer Demand in 2023
Brandon Ballenger on August 29, 2023
Prospective buyers are very interested in these suburban communities for their affordability and larger homes.
5 Home Services You Should Not Pay For
Brandon Ballenger on August 28, 2023
Some can be had for free, and others are of dubious value.
7 Unexpected Perks of Delaying Retirement
Brandon Ballenger on August 23, 2023
Staying in the workplace longer can have overlooked advantages.
5 Little-Known Tactics To Raise Your Credit Score
Brandon Ballenger on August 15, 2023
Because there’s only so much you can take of being told to “pay your bills on time.”
4 Alternatives to Owning a Printer
Brandon Ballenger on August 14, 2023
The handful of times most people still need one no longer justify the cost. And it’s easy for the average person to go digital.
The Rich Are Changing Their Spending Habits. Should You?
Brandon Ballenger on August 14, 2023
There may be a misunderstanding about consumer spending among the top 1%. Here’s what experts think is happening.
29 Amazon Brands To Shop Before They’re Gone for Good
Brandon Ballenger on August 11, 2023
A new report says Amazon is in the process of shuttering several of its private labels.
4 Expiring Pandemic Policies That May Hurt Families
Brandon Ballenger on August 11, 2023
The government created new temporary programs and suspended others to ease financial burdens during the pandemic. Now that’s all going away.
The Newly Lowered Credit Ratings of 10 U.S. Banks
Brandon Ballenger on August 10, 2023
More bad news: Moody’s also warns that some bigger financial institutions could be next.
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