Author: Brandon Ballenger
Study: Weight Loss Is an Emotional Problem
Brandon Ballenger on January 10, 2013
Researchers say eating when we’re upset is one of the biggest reasons we don’t manage weight well. Bigger than what we choose to eat.
Target Makes Online Price Matching Permanent
Brandon Ballenger on January 10, 2013
Buy something in-store and then hunt for a better price online – including at Amazon.
Coming Soon: The Budget iPhone
Brandon Ballenger on January 10, 2013
Apple may offer a low-end version of the iPhone for less than $150 later this year.
Google Admits to Blocking Microsoft From Maps
Brandon Ballenger on January 10, 2013
First they said they didn’t, but now they admit it. And why.
2013 Forecast: Stocks, Housing, and Oil Prices
Brandon Ballenger on January 10, 2013
Every year, we round up economic predictions from some of the smartest experts around. Then we get opinions from average people on the street, too. Who do you think will be right?
How to Make Your Yahoo Mail More Secure
Brandon Ballenger on January 9, 2013
You can now make your Yahoo emails as secure as those in Gmail and Windows Live (Hotmail).
Study: Docs Prescribe More Expensive Drugs Than Needed
Brandon Ballenger on January 9, 2013
Sometimes it’s because patients request it. Sometimes it’s because the doctors get free stuff.
Top Phrases Used By Fraudsters
Brandon Ballenger on January 9, 2013
What do people plotting to steal money say to each other? According to the FBI, this.
Best App for Dieting
Brandon Ballenger on January 9, 2013
A Consumer Reports survey of diet plans found the do-it-yourself one, using this free app, was most effective.
The Biggest Scams of 2013
Brandon Ballenger on January 9, 2013
Learn what tactics experts think con artists will try this year.
Are You Smarter Than a Wall Street Expert?
Brandon Ballenger on January 9, 2013
It’s time for a slew of economists to predict where stocks, oil, and housing prices are going in 2013. But do these well-educated and highly-paid pros really have any more of a clue than you do? Probably not.
Beware: Netflix Can Announce What You Watch to the World
Brandon Ballenger on January 8, 2013
Upcoming “social features” for Netflix may be more social than you expect. Watch for a way to opt out.
AIG May Sue Government For Bailing It Out
Brandon Ballenger on January 8, 2013
Talk about ungrateful. While the decision hasn’t been made, even the idea is a slap in the face to taxpayers.
Say Goodbye to 75-Watt Lightbulbs
Brandon Ballenger on January 8, 2013
Manufacturing of the bulbs ended with the new year. 60-watt bulbs are next.
How to Trick Yourself Into Eating Less
Brandon Ballenger on January 8, 2013
Where you eat and how the food is served can be almost as important as what you have, research suggests.
Do Energy Drinks Work?
Brandon Ballenger on January 8, 2013
Experts say there’s little proof they do anything that coffee doesn’t.
Man Rents His House to Homeless Family for $1 a Month
Brandon Ballenger on January 7, 2013
He spent a year living at his mother’s house so they could have his.
United Airlines Attempts First Fare Hike of the Year
Brandon Ballenger on January 7, 2013
Two airlines were quick to raise prices, but the others wouldn’t play along.
Man Argues Corporations are People to Avoid Traffic Ticket
Brandon Ballenger on January 7, 2013
Pretending paperwork is a passenger is part of his plan to start a legal battle.
Stronger Glass Coming to Smartphones
Brandon Ballenger on January 7, 2013
The newest version of Corning’s Gorilla Glass makes scratches 40 percent less visible, and three times harder to mark in the first place.
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