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.
Beware Exaggerated Mileage Claims
Brandon Ballenger on December 17, 2012
Some cars don’t get anything close to the miles per gallon figure they claim.
The Credit Reports You Don’t Know About
Brandon Ballenger on December 14, 2012
Experian, TransUnion and Equifax probably sound familiar. But how about DataX, CoreLogic, or the Medical Information Bureau? They might affect your credit, too.
Define “Socialism”
Brandon Ballenger on December 14, 2012
Capitalism and socialism were the most looked-up words this year in Merriam-Webster.
Tax Forms Keep Getting Longer
Brandon Ballenger on December 14, 2012
Want to see what a Form 1040 looked like in 1913?
Which Is Worse: Texting While Walking or Driving?
Brandon Ballenger on December 14, 2012
Distracted walkers are becoming as much a risk as texting drivers.
Winning the Lottery Ruined His Life
Brandon Ballenger on December 14, 2012
Jack Whittaker won a $314.9 million jackpot 10 years ago. And despite his altruism, things didn’t go well for him.
14 Things to Do if the World Doesn’t End
Brandon Ballenger on December 14, 2012
You can use the last days of 2012 to save a lot of money and reduce your stress in 2013 – assuming, of course, there is one.
Study: Dishwashers Don’t Kill Stomach Flu Virus
Brandon Ballenger on December 13, 2012
New research says better cleaning products are needed for handling norovirus.
iPhones Get Google Maps App
Brandon Ballenger on December 13, 2012
Been postponing the iOS6 update because of messed up maps? Good news.
Mercedes Recall for Fire Risk
Brandon Ballenger on December 13, 2012
A potential fuel leak could cause 5,800 2011 and 2012 models to catch fire.
Help Avoiding Bad Investments
Brandon Ballenger on December 13, 2012
Worried about scammers and bad brokers? The Better Business Bureau wants to help.
Loud Commercials Will Stop
Brandon Ballenger on December 13, 2012
The government will begin enforcing a law blocking excessively loud TV ads today.
This Year’s Best-Paid Female Musicians
Brandon Ballenger on December 12, 2012
Guess who tops the list? Hint: It’s not Taylor Swift, Rihanna, or Lady Gaga.
What People Searched for in 2012
Brandon Ballenger on December 12, 2012
Curious about the most popular web searches of the year? Here are Google’s.
How to Stop Getting Distracted at Work
Brandon Ballenger on December 12, 2012
Learn what companies are doing to help us be more productive.
10 Cars That Will Hold Their Value
Brandon Ballenger on December 12, 2012
Here’s a round-up of 2013 models that will likely resell well even three to five years later.
HSBC Pays U.S. Government $1.9 Billion
Brandon Ballenger on December 11, 2012
The Department of Justice and U.S. Treasury say the British bank allowed drug cartels to launder major money. HSBC says: Here, we’ll make a record settlement.
How Much Does Hobbit Real Estate Cost?
Brandon Ballenger on December 11, 2012
Ever wondered about home prices in fictional Hobbiton? Well, somebody did. Here’s what it costs to live in The Shire.
Pay Per Mile Car Insurance
Brandon Ballenger on December 11, 2012
Some drivers with low annual mileage may benefit from a new kind of insurance plan.
Why the Elderly Get Scammed
Brandon Ballenger on December 11, 2012
Here’s one explanation for why rip-offs may target older generations.
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