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.
More on the Mortgage Settlement Cash
Brandon Ballenger on October 16, 2012
We now have a better idea how much eligible Floridians who lost their homes will get from the multibillion national bank settlement.
Fruits and Veggies Boost Happiness?
Brandon Ballenger on October 16, 2012
Feeling down? Have a banana. Researchers found a link between healthy eating and mental health.
Beauty Product Claims Exposed
Brandon Ballenger on October 15, 2012
Find out what the selling points on your favorite shampoo and cosmetics really mean.
Political Robocalls Annoying, But Not Illegal
Brandon Ballenger on October 15, 2012
How do the automated call laws work? Here’s an explanation.
Coupons on a First Date?
Brandon Ballenger on October 15, 2012
Find out whether people think using a coupon on the first date is a dealbreaker (pun intended) or perfectly acceptable.
Amazon Credit for Kindle Books
Brandon Ballenger on October 15, 2012
A proposed antitrust settlement means people who bought Kindle eBooks in the past two-and-a-half years may get some store credit for each one.
Get a Custom Name for a Phone Number
Brandon Ballenger on October 15, 2012
Sprint’s new service lets you claim short names or phrases and link them to your phone number. In other words, somebody could call you at **YOURNAME.
Toyota’s Largest Recall Ever
Brandon Ballenger on October 12, 2012
The automaker says millions of U.S. cars may be affected by a power window switch problem that can cause fires.
The $15-Quadrillion Phone Bill
Brandon Ballenger on October 12, 2012
Someone in France got an invoice saying she owed thousands of times what the entire country makes in a year. A company rep insisted there was no mistake.
The Average Cell Phone Bill
Brandon Ballenger on October 12, 2012
Find out how much we spend on cell phone plans, and a bunch of other interesting stats.
Foreclosures Hit a Five-Year Low
Brandon Ballenger on October 12, 2012
Home prices are coming back up and foreclosures are falling. Here’s why.
Nobel-Winning Chocolate
Brandon Ballenger on October 12, 2012
Researchers have discovered a strange link between how much chocolate a country consumes and how many Nobel Prize laureates it has.
10 Reasons Your College Major Matters
Brandon Ballenger on October 12, 2012
The census bureau just released a first-ever report analyzing lifetime earnings by degree. How major is the impact of your major? Bigger than you think…
Diamonds in the Sky
Brandon Ballenger on October 11, 2012
We found a new planet whose surface is probably covered in enough diamonds to fill three Earths.
Same-Day Delivery from Walmart?
Brandon Ballenger on October 11, 2012
Select cities are getting a test run of faster delivery service for popular holiday items.
Get Your Hobbit Gold
Brandon Ballenger on October 11, 2012
Interested in unusual investments? How about real gold from Middle-Earth?
How to Get Free Pizza for Life
Brandon Ballenger on October 11, 2012
Pizza Hut will cut you a deal of a lifetime, if you’re in the right place at the right time and say the right words…
Cab Driver Finds $221,510
Brandon Ballenger on October 10, 2012
It’s amazing what people leave behind in Las Vegas.
Big Bird Doesn’t Make Endorsements
Brandon Ballenger on October 10, 2012
The Sesame Workshop wants the Obama campaign to stop using Big Bird in a campaign ad.
Government Pumps $20 Million into Manufacturing
Brandon Ballenger on October 10, 2012
A weirdly named government taskforce is handing out money to promising businesses, hoping to give the economy a boost in nine states.
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