Author: 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.
How Much the Fiscal Cliff Could Cost You
Brandon Ballenger on November 12, 2012
Your tax bill might grow by hundreds next year if Congress doesn’t take action in the next few weeks.
Carry-on Bags on Spirit Airlines: Now Up to $100
Brandon Ballenger on November 12, 2012
But you can reduce the fees before you get to the airport. Here’s how.
Companies Lay Off Workers, Cut Hours to Avoid Obamacare
Brandon Ballenger on November 12, 2012
To avoid a legal obligation to pay employee healthcare costs, employers are cutting hours – and jobs.
Bank Bailouts Didn’t Help Small Businesses
Brandon Ballenger on November 12, 2012
Big banks that received taxpayer help after the 2008 financial meltdown have been less willing to lend than smaller banks, according to a new government study.
People Still Buying Fake Wooden iPads
Brandon Ballenger on November 12, 2012
Pro tip: Don’t buy your electronics from the trunk of a car in a retail parking lot.
The Most Expensive Election in History
Brandon Ballenger on November 9, 2012
Take a look at the numbers – including what the candidates’ wives spent on their debate dresses.
Consumer Agency: Here’s How Sandy Victims Can Rebuild
Brandon Ballenger on November 9, 2012
Hurricanes wreck finances as much as buildings. Here’s how to start putting your life back together.
Sitting Makes Your Heart Fatter
Brandon Ballenger on November 9, 2012
Researchers have identified a health risk that exercise won’t fix.
Occupy Wall Street Wants to Buy Your Debt
Brandon Ballenger on November 9, 2012
The protesters are back, and taking action. They’re collecting donations and buying up personal debts, then erasing it.
The Richest People in the World
Brandon Ballenger on November 9, 2012
Where did the wealthiest people on Earth get their money? Find out.
The World’s Biggest Debtor
Brandon Ballenger on November 8, 2012
Think you’ve got money problems? There’s somebody you should meet.
Get Paid to Play Halo 4
Brandon Ballenger on November 8, 2012
If you’re a fan of the new sci-fi shooter game – or know one – read this.
Wal-Mart’s Black Friday Deals Revealed
Brandon Ballenger on November 8, 2012
Ready for bargains? Here’s what one retail giant will be offering in two weeks…
Worst People to Ask for a Reference
Brandon Ballenger on November 8, 2012
You’re this close to a great job, and now the hiring manager wants your references. Who should you list? Not these guys.
What Happens to Leftover Campaign Cash?
Brandon Ballenger on November 8, 2012
Between the two of them, Barack Obama and Mitt Romney have as much as $328 million left. Find out the fascinating things they can – and can’t – do with it.
14 Tax Credits and Deductions That May Disappear
Brandon Ballenger on November 7, 2012
Which popular tax breaks will stick around now the election’s over? Here are some predictions.
Where to Put Your Money Now
Brandon Ballenger on November 7, 2012
Obama won. And maybe that’s great news for investors: here’s some perspective.
What Will Happen to Taxes Now?
Brandon Ballenger on November 7, 2012
If Congress doesn’t act in the next eight weeks, most Americans face a tax increase next year.
Dow Drops After Election
Brandon Ballenger on November 7, 2012
This could be the biggest decline in a year. Is it a big deal?
What Election Means for Health Care
Brandon Ballenger on November 7, 2012
President Obama won and Democrats retained the Senate, so the Affordable Care Act isn’t going away.
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