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.
Intimate Sales Fall
Brandon Ballenger on October 26, 2012
A research group looks at the data and says women are buying less lingerie than a year ago.
Fight for Your Legal Rights Against PayPal
Brandon Ballenger on October 26, 2012
PayPal and eBay are trying to limit your ability to sue, but you don’t have to accept that. Here’s how to keep your legal rights.
Craigslist Mob Strips Home Bare
Brandon Ballenger on October 26, 2012
When you list something on Craigslist, avoid words like “everything to go.”
How to Protect Your Amazon eBooks
Brandon Ballenger on October 26, 2012
Own a Kindle? Amazon could wipe out your library without explanation, as one customer just found out. But there’s a way to prevent it.
50 Amazing Job Perks
Brandon Ballenger on October 26, 2012
Medical insurance for the family? Nice. But how about free booze, meals, house-cleaning and paid gym time?
The Five Worst-Paying Majors
Brandon Ballenger on October 25, 2012
We know engineering majors are among the best paid. What about the worst?
Meals Fit for Hobbits
Brandon Ballenger on October 25, 2012
Denny’s will soon offer a Hobbit-themed menu as a tie-in to the upcoming movie.
5 Funny Fake Product Reviews
Brandon Ballenger on October 25, 2012
Fake reviewers on Amazon go wild – but these products sort of deserve it.
Wal-Mart Employees Plan Holiday Strike
Brandon Ballenger on October 25, 2012
Black Friday may give Wal-Mart a black eye, since employees are threatening to walk out over pay disputes.
Superman Quits His Day Job
Brandon Ballenger on October 25, 2012
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s – a blogger?
Government Agency Gets Consumers $425 Million Back
Brandon Ballenger on October 24, 2012
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has been busy lately. Here’s a round-up of the money they’ve reclaimed for consumers from unfair credit practices.
Is Your Baby a Future CEO? That Depends
Brandon Ballenger on October 24, 2012
New research suggests the month someone was born in may be correlated with their chances of leading a company.
See the Most Expensive Homes in the Country
Brandon Ballenger on October 24, 2012
Sneak a peek at for-sale luxury homes across the country.
Poor Sleep Could Lead to Weight Gain and Diabetes
Brandon Ballenger on October 24, 2012
Researchers have found a new link between sleep deprivation and fat cells.
The Most Dangerous Cities in America
Brandon Ballenger on October 24, 2012
Forbes has released its annual list of cities with the highest reported rates of violent crimes. Did your hometown make the list?
Is Facebook Costing Young People Jobs?
Brandon Ballenger on October 23, 2012
Crowdsourcing, or getting Internet users to collaborate on a project, is usually a good thing. Except when it gives companies a free product instead of creating a paying job.
Want $50,000? Stop the Robocalls
Brandon Ballenger on October 23, 2012
If you’re clever enough to invent a way to block illegal automatic dialers, the government will give you a fistful of money.
Colleges Tell Students to Avoid Loans
Brandon Ballenger on October 23, 2012
Some schools are offering students grant money and financial education so they can avoid taking on debt (and making the school look bad).
How Bad Is Income Inequality Where You Live?
Brandon Ballenger on October 23, 2012
Find out what the average pay difference is between men and women in your county.
The New $20 Bicycle
Brandon Ballenger on October 23, 2012
An inventor has discovered how to make bicycles at a fraction of the cost – by using a surprising alternative to a metal frame.
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