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.
Churches Taking Credit Cards
Brandon Ballenger on August 24, 2012
Some things in life are priceless. For everything else, including your place of worship, there’s MasterCard. Visa is OK, too.
What Cars Leasers Dream Of
Brandon Ballenger on August 23, 2012
More Maserati Quattroporte, less Toyota Prius.
Gossip Dominates Office Politics
Brandon Ballenger on August 23, 2012
A survey shares stats on workplace trouble and gives advice on dealing with it.
Verizon Has Best 4G Wireless Network
Brandon Ballenger on August 23, 2012
Except in the Midwest, a survey says. But do consumers even care?
Bank of America Kills Zombies
Brandon Ballenger on August 23, 2012
The megabank got some braaaains and promised to stop reopening accounts consumers have closed.
What’s Your City’s Favorite Cocktail?
Brandon Ballenger on August 23, 2012
According to T.G.I. Friday’s, probably a Long Island Iced Tea. Also according to T.G.I. Friday’s, maybe not.
We Give Credit Cards to China Now
Brandon Ballenger on August 23, 2012
Citigroup just became the first international bank to issue a solely-branded credit card in China.
Airlines Activate Legroom Shrink Ray
Brandon Ballenger on August 22, 2012
For the same fares, you’ll get less space on two more airlines. But one of them will offer you more – for a price.
Dining Discount: Shut Your Mouth
Brandon Ballenger on August 22, 2012
An LA restaurant will cut you a break if you stop tapping and yapping on your phone while you eat.
Somebody Is Getting $45,000 for Snitching
Brandon Ballenger on August 22, 2012
An anonymous good samaritan will probably get another $250,000 for reporting major fraud to the government.
A Travel Sites and Hotels Conspiracy?
Brandon Ballenger on August 22, 2012
A new lawsuit says travel sites all show the same prices because they’re gaming the system.
Do Seniors Pay More for Checking?
Brandon Ballenger on August 22, 2012
Senior checking accounts are, at best, the same as basic accounts – and sometimes worse.
How to Find the Right Pros to Buy or Sell Your Home
Brandon Ballenger on August 22, 2012
Whether you want in or out of a home, the right professional can make the process cheaper and smoother.
Free Help for 42 Million Caregivers
Brandon Ballenger on August 21, 2012
Are you a caregiver? It’s not unusual to care for both your children and aging parents at the same time – which is why AARP offers free resources to help cope with the stress and complexity.
Who are the Richest People in Congress?
Brandon Ballenger on August 21, 2012
Democrats dominate the top 10, Republicans the top 50.
Meet The Frugal Billionaire
Brandon Ballenger on August 21, 2012
Stanford University professor David Cheriton is a billionaire who pretends he isn’t.
The Hot List: Cars Stolen Most Often
Brandon Ballenger on August 21, 2012
Honda models from the mid-90s top the list of cars criminals hijacked last year. See the list and how to protect yours…
Fear of Needles Keeps Many Away From Vaccines
Brandon Ballenger on August 21, 2012
A majority of Americans will probably skip a flu shot, although new, much-smaller needles may change some minds.
College Grads Lead the Jobs Recovery
Brandon Ballenger on August 21, 2012
A new study shows the lifetime earnings of college-educated workers are nearly double those without degrees. The unemployment rate for recent high school grads is also four times as high as for recent college grads.
The 10 Most Beautiful Cars Ever – and What They Cost
Brandon Ballenger on August 21, 2012
The mid-1950s to the mid-1970s produced some of the coolest cars ever – which are worth millions today.
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