B.T. Ballenger
5 Social Security Payment Quirks That No One Warns You About
B.T. Ballenger on April 18, 2024
These details may not affect how much you get, but they’re still important to know.
10 States Where Workers Earn the Least Money
B.T. Ballenger on April 18, 2024
Workers in these states have the lowest median pay rates.
3 Ways a Major Credit Card Industry Settlement Could Affect You
B.T. Ballenger on April 3, 2024
It’s not clear yet whether the deal is good or bad news for consumers.
Tax Scams Catch 1 in 4 Americans Off Guard, Study Says
B.T. Ballenger on April 2, 2024
Many people have lost money to these rip-offs, which are becoming more sophisticated.
5 Remote Jobs That Come With a Hiring Bonus
B.T. Ballenger on April 2, 2024
Some places will pay you just to take the job — and that’s probably the icing on the cake.
6 Ways the Baltimore Bridge Collapse May Affect You
B.T. Ballenger on March 28, 2024
The tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore took several lives. It also might cause ripples across the economy for months to come.
10 Types of Groceries Hit Hardest by Shrinkflation
B.T. Ballenger on March 25, 2024
Even the government acknowledges that manufacturers are downsizing products while keeping the prices the same.
You Can Save Over 40% on Max Right Now
B.T. Ballenger on March 26, 2024
Both ad-free and ad versions of HBO’s streaming service are available at prices we seldom see.
11 of the Best Places to Retire on an Island
Edna V. Forero, ChFC and B.T. Ballenger on March 19, 2024
Check out these islands when you are ready to retire.
The 15 Happiest Cities in America
Gael F. Cooper and B.T. Ballenger on March 18, 2024
Longing to find your happy place? Read on.
The Average Retirement Income in 2024
B.T. Ballenger on March 15, 2024
Here’s a snapshot of typical retirement incomes, based on a variety of public data sources.
16 Electric and Hybrid Vehicles That Get a Tax Credit Worth up to $7,500
Marilyn Lewis and B.T. Ballenger on March 13, 2024
The federal government recently changed the rules for getting tax credits for buying a new electric vehicle. Here’s what to know.
17 of the Most Beautiful Places to Retire in America
Marilyn Lewis and B.T. Ballenger on March 13, 2024
What’s your ideal retirement spot like? The chances are good that it looks like one of these stunning locales.
11 Places That Will Pay You to Move There in 2024
Alex Valdes and B.T. Ballenger on March 7, 2024
Financial incentives beckon for Americans willing to relocate to these areas of the U.S.
What Does the Typical Costco Shopper Look Like? You Might Be Surprised
B.T. Ballenger on March 6, 2024
According to recent data, these are the most common traits of Costco shoppers in the United States.
8 of the Best Ways to Stop Robocalls
B.T. Ballenger on March 4, 2024
There are more ways than ever to silence unwanted calls.
How Many Americans Are OK Cheating on Their Taxes?
B.T. Ballenger on March 4, 2024
The percentage of Americans willing to admit this — to the IRS, no less — might surprise you.
Many Retirees Don’t Realize They Can Claim These 9 Income Tax Breaks
B.T. Ballenger and Karla Bowsher on October 17, 2025
Did you know all these credits and deductions exist — or that they apply to retirees?
9 States With the Lowest Property Tax Rates
B.T. Ballenger on February 28, 2024
Homeowners in these U.S. states have the lowest property tax burdens in the country.
11 Low-Stress Jobs That Pay Well
B.T. Ballenger on February 26, 2024
These occupations usually pay six figures and don’t involve too much stress compared with other work.
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