Author: Brandon Ballenger
Half of College Grads Surprised by Their High Debt
Brandon Ballenger on May 24, 2013
Nearly three-quarters of this year’s college grads have college-related debt — averaging $35,200. Shocked? So are the grads.
That Green Tea Drink May Not Be As Healthy As You Think
Brandon Ballenger on May 24, 2013
A new study examining what’s in green tea beverages and tea bags found some surprising things.
You Can Get Paid to Write Fan Fiction
Brandon Ballenger on May 23, 2013
Amazon’s opening up popular copyrighted worlds for fans to write about — and you can make money doing it.
Feds Are Sending $700,000 to Victims of Insurance Scheme
Brandon Ballenger on May 23, 2013
Some people who received nearly worthless medical discounts when they expected health insurance will get a refund, the FTC says. Here’s how to avoid making the same mistake they did.
Offshore Profits Actually Stashed in New York?
Brandon Ballenger on May 23, 2013
Apple’s $102 billion in “offshore” profits is actually sitting in Manhattan — but the IRS can’t touch it.
Small-Business Owners: How Not to Behave on the Internet
Brandon Ballenger on May 22, 2013
Lashing back at dissatisfied customers online is not the proper way to deal with critics, experts say.
Many Americans Spend on Birthday Parties, Funerals for Pets
Brandon Ballenger on May 22, 2013
A new survey by CouponCabin shows we’re very generous with our pets, particularly the canine kind.
Women Manage Credit Better Than Men, Study Says
Brandon Ballenger on May 22, 2013
Experian shares some finding from its analysis of data from 750,000 credit reports.
Getting a Price Match Can Be Tricky, Even Downright Difficult
Brandon Ballenger on May 21, 2013
A recent analysis of retailers’ price-match policies revealed the important factors in getting a deal.
Beware Tornado-Related Scams in Aftermath of Oklahoma City
Brandon Ballenger on May 21, 2013
The victims in Oklahoma need help — but scammers will inevitably try to prey on our desire to reach out. Here’s what to do.
Are You Embarrassed to Carry a McDonald’s Bag?
Brandon Ballenger on May 21, 2013
A restaurant chain conducted a study to find out which brand’s bag people were most embarrassed to be caught holding.
Stop Advertising Prostitution Expertise, LinkedIn Says
Brandon Ballenger on May 20, 2013
The job-oriented social network has changed its privacy policy to explicitly prohibit profiles promoting prostitution or escort service. Some profiles on the site still list prostitution as a skill.
Where Do America’s Poor Live? In the Suburbs
Brandon Ballenger on May 20, 2013
The suburban poor now outnumber the poor in U.S. cities.
Study: Many Americans Don’t Understand Credit Scores
Brandon Ballenger on May 20, 2013
Women in general know more about credit scores than men, but many members of both sexes get the basics wrong.
Lawyers Recovering Madoff Funds Have Collected $700M in Fees
Brandon Ballenger on May 17, 2013
The work to recover the lost $17.5 billion has been going on for five years, and it’s not over.
Scam Scares People With Fake $900 Walmart TV Purchase
Brandon Ballenger on May 17, 2013
If you’re emailed a receipt for something you didn’t buy, don’t panic: It’s probably just a phishing attempt.
McDonald’s Is Cutting Fat From the Menu (Not the Food)
Brandon Ballenger on May 17, 2013
McDonald’s is ditching some of its most expensive menu items, but other prices may be going up.
How a Few Minutes on the Phone Can Save $500 on Your Cable Bill
Brandon Ballenger on May 16, 2013
Sometimes all you have to do is ask. But it helps if you have a legitimate complaint you’re ready to leave over.
Ford Owners: EcoBoost Engine Loses Power on Acceleration
Brandon Ballenger on May 16, 2013
Drivers in Ohio and Louisiana are suing Ford over what they say are defective engines. More than 100 people have complained, one lawsuit says.
A New Free Way to Send Money: Through Email
Brandon Ballenger on May 16, 2013
Google is gradually rolling out a feature that lets you attach money to an email, just like a photo or text document.
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