B.T. Ballenger
The 10 Best States to Start Your Own Business
B.T. Ballenger on August 30, 2022
High incomes, low cost of living and reasonable taxes are key ingredients for successful entrepreneurship.
9 Good Reasons to Cancel Netflix
B.T. Ballenger on August 29, 2022
Don’t assume you’re getting your money’s worth — take a moment to think about it.
The Most Popular Political Party of Every Generation
B.T. Ballenger on August 25, 2022
Wonder how you compare with your peers? Polling data shows the trend for every age group.
Is Forgiven Student Debt Taxable?
B.T. Ballenger on August 25, 2022
President Biden announced student loan relief for millions of Americans today. Is it going to hurt at tax time?
Rich and Famous People Who Had PPP Loans Forgiven
B.T. Ballenger on August 22, 2022
Celebrity-owned companies received millions in COVID-19 relief funds, often taking out multiple loans that were ultimately forgiven.
10 Cities Where Home Inventory Is Rising Fast
B.T. Ballenger on August 22, 2022
These markets have shifted in favor of buyers over the past year faster than elsewhere.
No Prescription Necessary: Hearing Aids Soon Will Be OTC
B.T. Ballenger on August 17, 2022
New and likely cheaper options will hit store shelves in the coming months.
10 Cities Where Remote Workers Drove up Home Prices
B.T. Ballenger on August 17, 2022
Worker relocations during the pandemic have squeezed these major housing markets.
Biden’s $740 Billion Spending Bill Advancing in Congress: What’s in It?
B.T. Ballenger on August 10, 2022
Consumers could benefit on their taxes, investments, health care costs and more.
Is Your TV Good Enough? You May Be Missing Free 4K Video and Audio Upgrades
B.T. Ballenger on August 1, 2022
A new broadcasting standard is bringing higher quality video, sound and new features, but many TVs aren’t built to take advantage of it yet.
5 States That Just Lowered Sales Taxes — and 1 That Raised Them
B.T. Ballenger on July 15, 2022
Some states are softening the blows that inflation keeps dealing us.
7 States That Just Raised Their Gas Taxes
B.T. Ballenger on July 14, 2022
As if fueling up wasn’t painful enough right now, these states made it worse.
This Is the No. 1 Financial Priority for Retirees
B.T. Ballenger on July 7, 2022
What current retirees are prioritizing in retirement may help with your own financial planning.
9 States Where Quality of Life Is Improving for Seniors
B.T. Ballenger on July 14, 2022
Over the past decade, these places have become better for older Americans in factors ranging from finances to health.
If You Put $10K in These Stocks 10 Years Ago, Here’s How Much You’d Have Now
B.T. Ballenger on June 10, 2022
Find out how much investing in big tech firms — and America’s other largest companies — in 2012 could have gotten you.
The 15 Cleanest Big Cities in America
B.T. Ballenger on May 11, 2022
For big cities, these places aren’t as dirty or polluted as you might think.
10 of America’s Largest Companies That Paid Barely Any Taxes in 2021
B.T. Ballenger on May 11, 2022
Some of these companies even got tax refunds.
Easy Ways to Free Up Space in Gmail and Save Money
B.T. Ballenger on May 9, 2022
You can get rid of thousands of forgotten and useless messages in a few quick steps with these power tools.
How Baby Boomers Could Have Made an Extra $186K for Retirement
B.T. Ballenger on May 6, 2022
An unusual study calculated the costs of an expensive habit for four generations.
The Best Ways to Save on Phone Apps
B.T. Ballenger on April 28, 2022
Phone apps can be a drag on your budget, but here’s how you can save.
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