B.T. Ballenger
Owning a Car Costs 2 Percent More This Year
B.T. Ballenger on April 26, 2013
A new analysis from AAA says the average cost to own and drive a sedan is $9,122 per year.
Restaurant Waitstaff Stuck at $2.13 Minimum Wage for 22 Years
B.T. Ballenger on April 26, 2013
The federal hourly minimum pay for people dependent on tips hasn’t risen in more than 2 decades, even though the normal minimum has increased 5 times.
Difference Between Payday Lenders and Banks? Not Much
B.T. Ballenger on April 26, 2013
A government study finds that banks’ deposit advance products frequently trap consumers in a cycle of debt just as payday lenders do.
Top 10 Worst Cities for Traffic
B.T. Ballenger on April 25, 2013
Drivers in these cities wasted an average of 42 hours in traffic last year, new research says. On the worst roads, it was 62 hours.
Here’s What the New $100 Bill Looks Like
B.T. Ballenger on April 25, 2013
A redesigned Benjamin will be coming to banks near you Oct. 8. It’s a little more colorful and has improved security features.
The Rich Get Richer While Everyone Else Gets Poorer
B.T. Ballenger on April 25, 2013
It’s not just the poor getting poorer: 93 percent of American households became worse off as the economic recovery began.
Hacked Twitter Account Moved Stock Market $136B
B.T. Ballenger on April 24, 2013
The Dow dropped about 150 points in 2 minutes on Tuesday when a hacked news service Twitter account warned of explosions at the White House.
Is It Illegal for Employers to Demand Your Facebook Password?
B.T. Ballenger on April 24, 2013
An amendment that would have banned the practice failed in the U.S. House, but 6 states have laws to prevent it from happening.
Food Packaging Influences How Much We Eat
B.T. Ballenger on April 24, 2013
Research shows package size and how food is wrapped can affect how much people eat.
$80 Tablet Good for Entry-Level Use
B.T. Ballenger on April 23, 2013
Not sure you need or want a tablet? Reviews suggest this is one of the best economy options so far.
Hands-Free Texting Is Dangerous Too
B.T. Ballenger on April 23, 2013
We know that texting while driving isn’t safe. But neither is using a voice-to-text app, new research says.
Study: Richest People Are the Smartest
B.T. Ballenger on April 23, 2013
A new study finds that almost half of billionaires are among the smartest one percent.
Did You Notice the Online Protest Against CISPA?
B.T. Ballenger on April 22, 2013
Online protesters forced Congress to back down from the Stop Online Piracy Act, a bill they said would invade user privacy. Now Congress is proposing something some say is even worse.
Apple Agrees to $53M Settlement over Water Damage Claims
B.T. Ballenger on April 22, 2013
Has Apple ever voided your warranty by claiming that you got an iPhone or iPod wet? You may be able to get some of this money.
Hotel Cancellation Policies Getting More Strict
B.T. Ballenger on April 22, 2013
At some hotels, it may be impossible to get a refund at the last minute, no matter what the circumstances are.
Study: Even a Taste Excites Beer Drinkers’ Brains
B.T. Ballenger on April 19, 2013
Researchers have found evidence that a mere sip of beer is enough to trigger a rewarding response in some men’s brains.
Here’s How Your Taxes Will Be Spent
B.T. Ballenger on April 19, 2013
Find out how much you’re contributing to various government priorities this year.
Men’s Underwear Sales Predict the Economy?
B.T. Ballenger on April 19, 2013
Some experts say they can measure economic performance by the purchase of briefs, boxers and men’s socks.
Your Clothes Could Soon Generate Electricity
B.T. Ballenger on April 18, 2013
Not static electricity. This is power we could actually use every day from a new thermoelectric fabric technology that’s incredibly cheap to make.
The Cost of Living Went Down in March
B.T. Ballenger on April 18, 2013
Falling prices for gasoline and clothing were the main reason for the dip, which was the first this year.
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