Will New Mortgage Rules Mean Fewer Lenders?
Banking industry representatives say smaller lenders may not be able to handle new rules designed to make mortgages safer for consumers, which could hurt potential homebuyers. Are they right?
Author Archives: Brandon Ballenger
Brandon Ballenger
I'm a 27-year-old 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.
Job Growth Points to Strengthening Economy
Job growth is improving, and President Obama is calling again for an increase in the federal minimum wage.
Path Cleared to Slash Pensions in Detroit
The retirement of thousands of former Detroit city employees may be a casualty of the city’s bankruptcy.
Soon You May Be Able to Lick Your Screen and Taste Things
Unfortunately, it won’t work on the ice cream pictured here — yet.
Here’s Who Made Consumer Reports’ Nice and Naughty List
Which store penalizes you for too many returns? And which one will let you retroactively apply coupons? Find out.
Where Was That Cow Born? New Meat Labels Tell You
New labels will make it easy to learn where your meat was born, raised and slaughtered.
Amazon Explores Super-Fast Drone Delivery
In a few years, you may be able to get a package within half an hour of ordering online from Amazon. Hopefully it doesn’t land on your head.
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