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Author: Brandon Ballenger

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.

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The 9 Most Satisfying Restaurant Chains in America

on January 27, 2024

Polling shows these fast food and full-service restaurants have the highest customer satisfaction among U.S. chains.

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The Best — and Worst — Wireless Carriers for Network Quality Across the U.S.

on January 22, 2024

But even the best have their work cut out for them, with ever-rising demand for faster and more consistent data availability.

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13 Signs That You Chose the Wrong Place To Retire

and on January 22, 2024

Health and happiness in retirement rely on some key factors.

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Here’s How Much Cheaper 10 Medicare Drugs Are in Other Countries

on January 18, 2024

Even when you take into account discounts and rebates, Americans pay hugely higher prices.

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9 Countries With the Most Powerful Passports in the World

and on January 16, 2024

People with passports from these nations can easily see more of the world, the latest annual Henley Passport Index finds.

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6 Medicare Mistakes To Avoid for a Healthy Retirement

on January 11, 2024

Medicare health insurance can be confusing. Beware these missteps — which can hike your costs.

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Here’s How Much Each Presidential Candidate Is Worth

on January 10, 2024

Where do you get the time and money to run for president of the United States? Here’s how they did it.

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The 10 Best Countries for Retiring Overseas in 2024

and on January 9, 2024

Explore the possibilities, whether you dream of retiring among tropical beaches, mountain hideaways or culture-rich cities.

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Try This to Replace Cable for $25 Per Month

on January 4, 2024

The world of a la carte streaming can be overwhelming and expensive. This makes it simple and affordable.

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Social Security Increases This Month — Here’s What You Should Know

on January 1, 2024

Know what to expect in the new year, including how much more you’ll get and when.

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7 Smart Ways To Reuse an Old Phone or Tablet

on December 26, 2023

Put your electronics clutter to work with these simple ideas ranging from practical to playful.

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7 Gifts Almost Nobody Could Ever Afford

on December 19, 2023

There are gift guides and then there are gift “guides.” Thankfully, looking and laughing are free.

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14 Places With the Most Polluted Air in America

on December 18, 2023

Nearly 120 million Americans are still living in areas with unhealthy levels of pollution, according to experts.

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10 Places With the Most Dangerous Drivers in America

on December 15, 2023

Watch out. These places have significant problems with speeding, drunk driving and hitting pedestrians.

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The 10 Best and 11 Worst Airports in the U.S.

on December 14, 2023

A Wall Street Journal analysis highlights the biggest pains and the smoothest sailing for air travelers.

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11 Dog Breeds Banned by Home Insurance Companies

on December 6, 2023

Even if yours happens to be the sweetest dog in the world, you may have a harder time finding homeowners insurance that will cover these breeds.

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The 4 Best Rental Car Companies, According to Drivers

on December 6, 2023

Customers have a clear preference for one company in particular — even if it does own multiple top brands.

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The 10 Most Costly Prescription Drugs for Medicare

on December 6, 2023

This small group of drugs takes up an enormous share of Medicare Part D drug spending.

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14 Things That Are Free With Medicare

and on December 6, 2023

These services could save you money and help prevent costly health problems.

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3 Places To Get a Free Vehicle History Report

on December 5, 2023

There’s little reason to pay for this information — unless you suddenly need to check an entire car fleet.

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