B.T. Ballenger
10 Places With the Most Dangerous Drivers in America
B.T. Ballenger on December 15, 2023
Watch out. These places have significant problems with speeding, drunk driving and hitting pedestrians.
The 10 Best and 11 Worst Airports in the U.S.
B.T. Ballenger on December 16, 2023
A Wall Street Journal analysis highlights the biggest pains and the smoothest sailing for air travelers.
11 Dog Breeds Banned by Home Insurance Companies
B.T. Ballenger on February 22, 2024
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.
The 10 Most Costly Prescription Drugs for Medicare
B.T. Ballenger on April 16, 2024
This small group of drugs takes up an enormous share of Medicare Part D drug spending.
3 Places To Get a Free Vehicle History Report
B.T. Ballenger on December 5, 2023
There’s little reason to pay for this information — unless you suddenly need to check an entire car fleet.
10 Countries Attracting the World’s Smartest Workers
B.T. Ballenger on November 27, 2023
The brightest minds in the global workforce are drawn to jobs and economic opportunity in these places, according to one organization.
The Best-Rated Home Internet Provider in Every Region of the U.S.
B.T. Ballenger on October 21, 2025
Do you use the least-frustrating internet service company in your neck of the woods?
15 States Where People Pay the Most for Electricity
B.T. Ballenger on November 21, 2023
The going rate for electricity in these places tops the national average — on the high end, more than doubling it.
6 Mistakes That Destroy Your Phone and Laptop Batteries
B.T. Ballenger on November 20, 2023
Maintaining batteries isn’t rocket science, but the best way to do it isn’t always obvious.
10 States That Have Lowered Property Taxes in 2023
B.T. Ballenger on November 17, 2023
Homeowners, rejoice: Property tax relief is already underway in these states.
6 Ways to Fight Spam Text Messages
B.T. Ballenger on February 26, 2024
The scams and garbage messages never seem to stop coming. Here’s how to minimize this annoyance.
12 Retirement Milestones Everyone Should Know
B.T. Ballenger on November 14, 2024
How many of these retirement-related ages and deadlines have you prepared for?
Have These Phone Numbers Texted You? Don’t Reply
B.T. Ballenger on November 7, 2023
These are among the most common numbers of known scams, according to a recent report.
Answers to 5 Common Social Security Questions
B.T. Ballenger on October 24, 2023
Most of us will run into these questions at some point. Here’s what you need to know.
9 States Charging Electric Vehicle Owners the Highest Fees
B.T. Ballenger on October 11, 2023
Electric vehicle owners are increasingly trading one tax for another — and it’s relatively expensive in these states.
Free New App Fights for Your Digital Privacy
B.T. Ballenger on October 4, 2023
You can tell dozens of major companies to mind their own business with just a few taps.
18 of America’s Best Small Towns to Retire In
Deb Hipp and B.T. Ballenger on October 16, 2023
Whether you want scenic views, lower costs or simply a slower pace in your golden years, small-town living has a lot going for it.
A New Webpage Shames Companies Caught Paying for Fake Reviews
B.T. Ballenger on September 25, 2023
Business locations that get caught will end up on a permanent public list.
15 States Where the Most People Have Health Insurance
B.T. Ballenger on September 22, 2023
These places have the smallest share of residents without health insurance coverage.
Key Ingredient in Popular Cold Medicines Does Nothing, Experts Say
B.T. Ballenger on September 14, 2023
An advisory group for federal regulators now officially agrees with decades of research suggesting the ingredient is ineffective.
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