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.
Study: Popcorn Immunizes Us Against Advertising
Brandon Ballenger on October 14, 2013
Word of mouth may have a bigger effect on us than we realize.
T-Mobile Drops International Roaming Charges
Brandon Ballenger on October 14, 2013
T-Mobile will no longer impose crazy fees for wireless service in a foreign country. What a concept.
U.S. Could Be Largest Non-OPEC Oil Producer by 2014
Brandon Ballenger on October 11, 2013
Increased production and fracking techniques could make the country energy-independent by 2030.
Facebook: No More Hiding From Searches
Brandon Ballenger on October 11, 2013
Bad news, Facebook lurkers: The site won’t let you stay out of search results anymore.
Coming Soon: An App for Eating Roadkill
Brandon Ballenger on October 11, 2013
Montana is planning the launch of a smartphone app for acquiring permits to eat roadkill.
Some Nonprofit CEOs Make More Than $1 Million a Year
Brandon Ballenger on October 10, 2013
Medium-sized and large charities paid a median salary of nearly $126,000 to CEOs in 2011.
Is LinkedIn Spamming Everyone You Know?
Brandon Ballenger on October 10, 2013
A lawsuit claims the website spams users’ email contacts without consent. Has it happened to you?
Chase Killing Credit Card Insurance and Keeping the Fees
Brandon Ballenger on October 10, 2013
Consumers who have spent money to maintain the protections will get several months of free coverage, but no refunds.
Cruise Prices Sinking: Some Now Cheaper Than Motel 6
Brandon Ballenger on October 9, 2013
Now’s the perfect time to plan a cheap trip in the Caribbean.
What’s Next in TVs and Phones – Curved Screens?
Brandon Ballenger on October 9, 2013
Samsung and LG now have curved smartphones and TVs — but why? Are you interested?
Missing a Tax Refund? Blame the Government Shutdown
Brandon Ballenger on October 9, 2013
The IRS won’t issue refunds during the federal government shutdown, but the filing extension deadline still applies.
Should You Tip Your Flight Attendant?
Brandon Ballenger on October 8, 2013
Some people do, even though the Association of Flight Attendants says they can’t accept tips. What do you think?
Event Crashers Like to Steal Your Hotel Block Discount Codes
Brandon Ballenger on October 8, 2013
Here’s an underhanded way to get a hotel discount: Claim you’re somebody’s wedding guest.
How Reliable Are Online Reviews?
Brandon Ballenger on October 8, 2013
No online review system is perfect, but many of the major ones have plenty of room for improvement.
When Daily Deal Discounts Aren’t Worth It
Brandon Ballenger on October 7, 2013
Got Groupons you haven’t used? How about a LivingSocial deal for a business that went belly up?
Report: Too Much Tylenol Can Kill You
Brandon Ballenger on October 7, 2013
Taking more than the recommended amount of acetaminophen can cause liver damage, and too much can be fatal, an investigation shows.
Survey: 38 Percent Will Start Black Friday Shopping on Thanksgiving
Brandon Ballenger on October 7, 2013
You can eat your turkey and cranberry sauce in the car. Let’s go! What do you think of holiday shopping on Thanksgiving Day?
How the Government Shutdown Could Hurt Small Business
Brandon Ballenger on October 4, 2013
Some small businesses face the prospect of laying off workers or shutting down altogether if this shutdown continues for very long. Are you affected?
Study: Major Midlife Stresses Tied to Dementia Risk
Brandon Ballenger on October 4, 2013
A nearly 40-year study on hundreds of women suggests that stressful events such as divorce and work problems may increase the risk of dementia.
When a Full College Scholarship Really Isn’t
Brandon Ballenger on October 4, 2013
Some schools demand that students personally foot a portion of the bill, even if they have financial aid that would cover everything.
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