B.T. Ballenger
Here’s Who Will Get Your Social Security When You Die (If Anyone)
B.T. Ballenger on October 7, 2026
Surviving family may be eligible for certain benefits, depending on their relationship to you and the circumstances. Here’s how it works.
9 Words Every Taxpayer in America Needs to Know
Miranda Marquit and B.T. Ballenger on October 2, 2026
Terms like “AGI” and “refundable credit” aren’t just jargon. They directly affect how much you owe Uncle Sam.
Don’t Let Go of an Old Smartphone Until You’ve Taken These 5 Steps
B.T. Ballenger on October 1, 2026
Forgetting crucial steps could get you locked out of accounts or lead to your identity being stolen.
10 Free Services You Didn’t Know Social Security Offers
B.T. Ballenger on September 25, 2026
There’s more to the Social Security Administration than just dishing out retirement benefits.
3 Helpful Things You May Not Realize Your Phone Can Do
B.T. Ballenger on September 18, 2026
Regardless of how you use your phone, these settings might make it a more pleasant experience.
4 Things to Clean Before Your House Burns Down
B.T. Ballenger on September 17, 2026
If this doesn’t light a fire under you to get things taken care of, well …
10 Tips for Negotiating a Better Price on Anything
B.T. Ballenger on September 17, 2026
The best tactic for getting a good deal is older than you think.
9 Apple Products That Failed Miserably
B.T. Ballenger on September 2, 2026
Innovation often meant a lot of false starts in the wrong direction — and dreadful price tags.
Here’s the Average Social Security Payout for 9 Groups of Americans
B.T. Ballenger on August 28, 2026
Who receives what? Have a look at Social Security statistics.
13 Fees You Should Never Pay — and How to Avoid Them
B.T. Ballenger on August 27, 2026
They shouldn’t exist to start with, but at least they’re avoidable.
The 25 Cheapest Places to Live in America in 2026
Gael F. Cooper and B.T. Ballenger on August 25, 2026
Forget the coasts and move to these affordable locales instead.
13 Things That Are Free With Medicare
B.T. Ballenger on August 20, 2026
These services could save you money and help prevent costly health problems.
Is Your Home Safe From the Next Major Disaster? Use These 5 Free Tools to Find Out
B.T. Ballenger on August 20, 2026
These online tools can help you determine whether your property is at risk.
Get More Out of Amazon Prime Video With These 5 Hidden Features
B.T. Ballenger on August 12, 2026
Discover these extras that can boost your viewing pleasure for sports, movies and more.
4 Reasons You Should Stop Donating Money in the Checkout Line Already
B.T. Ballenger on August 12, 2026
Would you like to round up your total and donate the change for a good cause? Maybe not.
Struggling With Living Costs in Retirement? These 10 Programs Can Help
Miranda Marquit and B.T. Ballenger on August 11, 2026
Seniors on a tight, fixed budget may find some much-needed help with these programs.
These Are the World’s 21 Most Powerful Passports (the U.S. Isn’t on This List)
B.T. Ballenger on July 29, 2026
People with passports from these nations can easily see more of the world, the latest annual Henley Passport Index finds.
7 Reasons to Set up an Online Social Security Account — Well Before You Retire
B.T. Ballenger on July 28, 2026
There’s no point in delaying this simple process, and there are many great reasons to do it right now.
13 Breakfast Cereals With More Sugar Than a Doughnut
B.T. Ballenger on July 23, 2026
Many popular cereals don’t advertise their added sugar content nearly as much as they do vitamins and fiber.
6 Expensive Medicare Errors You Can’t Afford to Make After Age 65
B.T. Ballenger on July 20, 2026
Medicare health insurance can be confusing. Beware these missteps — which can hike your costs.
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