B.T. Ballenger
Retailers Filling 700,000 Holiday Season Jobs
B.T. Ballenger on September 24, 2013
Looking for seasonal work? Here’s a quick look at how many people retailers are planning to hire for the holiday shopping spree.
Canceled Wedding Reception Is Turned Into 4-Course Meal for Homeless
B.T. Ballenger on September 24, 2013
A family that had to call off a wedding salvaged its spending by donating the space and food to hundreds of homeless people.
FTC: We’re Shutting Down an $11M Sweepstakes Scam
B.T. Ballenger on September 24, 2013
Millions of letters have been mailed promising huge winnings in exchange for a small fee, the Federal Trade Commission says. Seniors are often targeted.
Who Needs a Waitress? Order by Tablet at Chili’s
B.T. Ballenger on September 23, 2013
The restaurant chain plans to have dozens of tablets available at every location next year for ordering, paying, and playing video games.
Man Finds Lottery Ticket Worth $6.3M, Turns It Over to Police
B.T. Ballenger on September 23, 2013
A man who makes his living selling lottery tickets found a lost winning ticket — and was honest enough to turn it in. Would you?
Secrets to Financial Success Can Fit in Your Pocket
B.T. Ballenger on September 23, 2013
The best personal finance advice is easy to understand and put into practice.
The Most Common Obamacare Scams
B.T. Ballenger on September 20, 2013
Big changes are the perfect time for big cons. Don’t get swindled by these tactics.
Thinking About a New Home? The Clock is Ticking
B.T. Ballenger on September 20, 2013
Next year, it’ll become more expensive and harder to qualify for a mortgage. If you’re sitting on the fence, now’s the time to get off it.
Your Losing NFL Team Is Making Your Butt Big
B.T. Ballenger on September 20, 2013
Want to lose weight? Follow a better NFL team. New research says people eat food that’s less healthy after their favorite football team loses, and eat better when their team wins.
Credit Cards You’ve Never Heard of Because You Can’t Get One
B.T. Ballenger on September 20, 2013
Some are literally studded with a diamond. Others come with around-the-clock concierge service.
Had Too Much to Drink? New Apps Can Tell
B.T. Ballenger on September 20, 2013
The smartphone apps, with a small attachment, can read blood-alcohol levels, predict when users will sober up, and even call a cab.
Chase Ordered to Refund $309 Million to Credit Card Customers
B.T. Ballenger on September 19, 2013
Yet another big bank is in trouble with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for the way it sold credit card add-on products to customers.
New High-Tech Gadgets Just for Pets (and Anxious Owners)
B.T. Ballenger on September 18, 2013
Worried about what your pet is up to while you’re not home? There’s an app — and lots of gadgets — for that.
Super Bowl Ticket Prices Are Skyrocketing
B.T. Ballenger on September 18, 2013
Top seats will go for $2,600 this year — and that’s before they’re resold. What do you think of Super Bowl prices?
Don’t Believe the Mileage Rating on the Window Sticker
B.T. Ballenger on September 18, 2013
Forty-seven miles per gallon? Yeah, right. The figure automakers tout is rarely what drivers actually get in normal driving conditions.
Shrink Ray Hits Diapers
B.T. Ballenger on September 17, 2013
You might notice Pampers and Luvs coming in smaller packages soon.
For the First Time in 5 Years, U.S. Household Income Didn’t Decline
B.T. Ballenger on September 17, 2013
The economic slide for many U.S. families appears to have stopped. Good news, but how about a turnaround? We’re kind of stuck in neutral.
Thinking of Duct Cleaning? You Might Be Wasting Your Money
B.T. Ballenger on September 17, 2013
Research shows it doesn’t accomplish much most of the time, and it may even make dust and mold worse.
United Airlines Error Results in Free Plane Tickets
B.T. Ballenger on September 16, 2013
People bought tickets for trips across the country for less than $10 after taxes and fees. The airline said it would honor them.
Does a Degree From a Respected School Mean Good Money?
B.T. Ballenger on September 16, 2013
Schools that produce a large number of graduates in high-earning fields are often prestigious, but not all prestigious schools produce high earners.
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