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.
Don’t Take That Call From 800-000-0000
Brandon Ballenger on July 30, 2013
Verizon is warning about a phishing scam that promises an account credit.
Estate Planning Lessons From James Gandolfini’s Will
Brandon Ballenger on July 30, 2013
The former “Sopranos” star’s will has been criticized for being too complicated and for unnecessarily leaving money on the table for Uncle Sam.
The Occupy Movement Wants to Replace Your Bank
Brandon Ballenger on July 30, 2013
The group doesn’t have a Manhattan office — or any office, yet — but it will soon be offering financial services to anyone interested.
Need House Paint? Go to Home Depot
Brandon Ballenger on July 29, 2013
A brand sold exclusively at Home Depot consistently held up well in Consumer Reports’ extreme weather tests. And it was cheaper.
4 Free Tools for Playing Doctor
Brandon Ballenger on July 29, 2013
Health care providers support these apps and websites for helping diagnose your health problems.
Woman to Get $18M Because of Credit Report Errors
Brandon Ballenger on July 29, 2013
A woman who disputed mistakes on her credit report was awarded millions by a jury because the credit bureau repeatedly failed to correct them.
2 Years In: What the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Did
Brandon Ballenger on July 26, 2013
Despite political hurdles, the federal watchdog agency has made many changes to the way financial companies operate.
Wealthy People Are Most Likely to Use Online Coupons
Brandon Ballenger on July 26, 2013
Rich people love bargains too. Actually, high earners are more likely to use online promotional codes than anyone else.
Public and West Coast Colleges Are Becoming a Better Value
Brandon Ballenger on July 26, 2013
The new edition of Forbes’ top colleges list shows that Ivy League schools are still the cream of the crop, but are far from the only great options.
Study: Back-To-School Shopping Is Money Lesson Time
Brandon Ballenger on July 25, 2013
Back-to-school shopping is a great time to plant budget basics in teenage minds, a new survey suggests.
5 Handy Discount-Finding Apps
Brandon Ballenger on July 25, 2013
Want to make sure you don’t miss coupons and better prices or forget about rewards points? See if you find these shopping apps useful.
Walmart’s Argument Against Paying More Doesn’t Impress Everyone
Brandon Ballenger on July 25, 2013
Walmart says paying workers in Washington, D.C., more would hurt job seekers, consumers and the area overall. Here’s why experts say it’s wrong.
Postal Service Wants to Get Rid of Your Mailbox
Brandon Ballenger on July 24, 2013
The Postal Service is pushing for a gradual adoption of cheaper delivery options, while some in Congress think doorstep delivery should end all at once.
What’s Wealthy? 72 Percent of Millionaires Say They Aren’t
Brandon Ballenger on July 24, 2013
How rich do you have to be to feel it? A survey of investors found $1 million isn’t enough for most folks.
Fake Reviews Can Get You Sued
Brandon Ballenger on July 24, 2013
Edmunds.com has accused a company of spamming its site with fake reviews, and it’s gone to court to stop it.
The Worst Mistakes Travelers Make
Brandon Ballenger on July 23, 2013
Travel can be exciting, or it can be a frustrating juggling act of your time, money, and patience. The key is planning and not being penny-wise and pound-foolish.
Dubai Paying Citizens Gold To Get Skinny
Brandon Ballenger on July 23, 2013
How’s this for incentive? The Dubai government is paying people in gold for the pounds they shed.
Flushable Wipes May Not Be Flushable
Brandon Ballenger on July 23, 2013
No wipes in the pipes! Even if they’re labeled flushable, experts complain they’re clogging up our sewers.
Great: Now Diet Soda May Also Make You Fat
Brandon Ballenger on July 22, 2013
Despite having few or no calories, diet soda can still lead to weight gain, new research suggests.
Time to Stop Using CNET to Download?
Brandon Ballenger on July 22, 2013
You might accidentally download junk you don’t want if you use CNET to get your software.
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