Author: Brandon Ballenger

7 Social Security Rules That Married Couples Need To Know
Brandon Ballenger on October 23, 2023
Know what you might be eligible for, now or in the future, so you can properly plan your retirement finances.

15 Breakfast Cereals With More Sugar Than a Doughnut
Brandon Ballenger on October 20, 2023
Many popular cereals don’t advertise their added sugar content nearly as much as they do vitamins and fiber.

What Happens to Your Social Security When You Die?
Brandon Ballenger on October 19, 2023
Surviving family may be eligible for benefits of varying amounts, depending on their relationship to you and the circumstances. Here’s how it works.

9 Income Tax Breaks That Retirees Often Overlook
Brandon Ballenger on October 19, 2023
Did you realize all these tax credits and deductions exist — or that they apply to retirees?

11 of the Best Places To Retire on an Island
Edna V. Forero, ChFC and Brandon Ballenger on October 16, 2023
Check out these islands when you are ready to retire.

The 23 Cars Most Likely to Last 250,000 Miles
Brandon Ballenger on October 16, 2023
According to an analysis of a decade of car sales, these models keep on trucking better than any other.

8 Small Splurges That Can Make a Big Difference in Your Life
Brandon Ballenger on October 14, 2023
Some purchases are hard to justify — but others make so much sense you’ll wonder how you ever lived without them.

17 of the Most Beautiful Places to Retire in America
Marilyn Lewis and Brandon Ballenger on October 11, 2023
What’s your ideal retirement spot like? The chances are good that it looks like one of these stunning locales.

9 States Charging Electric Vehicle Owners the Highest Fees
Brandon Ballenger on October 11, 2023
Electric vehicle owners are increasingly trading one tax for another — and it’s relatively expensive in these states.

5 Scary Signs Your Email Account Is Compromised
Brandon Ballenger on October 10, 2023
Hacked accounts can be hard to detect, and thieves can do a lot of damage to your finances and reputation. Here’s how to catch them in the act and retake control.

The Best Streaming Service for Live TV in 2023, According to Viewers
Brandon Ballenger on October 5, 2023
This service — and several others — are more affordable and rank higher in customer satisfaction than traditional cable companies.

Free New App Fights for Your Digital Privacy
Brandon Ballenger on October 4, 2023
You can tell dozens of major companies to mind their own business with just a few taps.

18 of America’s Best Small Towns to Retire In
Deb Hipp and Brandon Ballenger on October 2, 2023
Whether you want scenic views, lower costs or simply a slower pace in your golden years, small-town living has a lot going for it.

The 25 Best Places To Retire in America in 2023
Gael F. Cooper and Brandon Ballenger on September 26, 2023
These cities rank highly based on health care, affordability, activities and quality of life.

The 10 Wealthiest Cities in America
Brandon Ballenger on September 26, 2023
A recent report estimates how many millionaires and billionaires live in cities around the world. We have a lot of them.

13 Fees That You Should Never Pay
Brandon Ballenger on September 25, 2023
They shouldn’t exist to start with, but at least they’re avoidable.

A New Webpage Shames Companies Caught Paying for Fake Reviews
Brandon Ballenger on September 25, 2023
Business locations that get caught will end up on a permanent public list.

15 States Where the Most People Have Health Insurance
Brandon Ballenger on September 22, 2023
These places have the smallest share of residents without health insurance coverage.

Beware These 10 Signs of Identity Theft
Brandon Ballenger on September 18, 2023
These red flags signal that your financial data or other personal information may have been stolen.

Key Ingredient in Popular Cold Medicines Does Nothing, Experts Say
Brandon Ballenger on September 14, 2023
An advisory group for federal regulators now officially agrees with decades of research suggesting the ingredient is ineffective.
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