B.T. Ballenger
Got a Credit Report Problem? Let’s Talk
B.T. Ballenger on October 22, 2012
The government can now help settle disputes between you and a credit reporting agency. Here’s what you can complain about, and how.
Jobs That Employees Feel Harm the World
B.T. Ballenger on October 22, 2012
Find out which employees feel guilty about their work, and which don’t.
Vote Romney or Get Fired?
B.T. Ballenger on October 22, 2012
Some employers are announcing they may cut jobs if Obama wins. Is that a threat – and is it legal?
The Perks of Silicon Valley
B.T. Ballenger on October 22, 2012
Working for a tech company that’s a household name can bring unusually awesome benefits home, too.
Target to Price Match Amazon
B.T. Ballenger on October 22, 2012
The retail wars are heating up, and the big-box store is challenging its online competition directly. Here are the details on the new policies.
RIP, Bill Shock
B.T. Ballenger on October 20, 2012
Here’s why you should never face an unexpected surge in your phone bill ever again.
Skipping Breakfast Makes You Eat More
B.T. Ballenger on October 20, 2012
New research explains why you shouldn’t miss meals.
Creativity Linked to Mental Illness
B.T. Ballenger on October 20, 2012
Researchers found that writers are 50 percent more likely than average to commit suicide, and other startling facts.
Credit Cards for Stay-at-Home Spouses
B.T. Ballenger on October 20, 2012
Your stay-at-home husband or wife may soon have better access to credit, if a new proposed rule is adopted.
Study: You’re Wrong About How Much You Work
B.T. Ballenger on October 20, 2012
Whether it’s fatigue or a fib, a new government report says many people exaggerate how hard they work.
Drinking Worse Than Smoking
B.T. Ballenger on October 18, 2012
New research shows alcoholism cuts life expectancy more drastically than a smoking addiction – especially for women.
Give Me a Better Boss
B.T. Ballenger on October 18, 2012
Would you pick a better boss over a raise? Many would, according to a new survey.
Losing Sleep Slows Down Learning
B.T. Ballenger on October 18, 2012
Important news for college students and quiz show contestants: All-nighters mess up your memory.
Google Laptops for $250
B.T. Ballenger on October 18, 2012
The new Chromebooks are here, and cheaper than before. But does the new price offset the limitations?
Why Do Women Make Less Than Men?
B.T. Ballenger on October 18, 2012
A questioner at Tuesday night’s presidential debate raised the age-old question. But the answer is more complicated than a two-minute response would allow.
What the President Can Do About Gas Prices
B.T. Ballenger on October 17, 2012
It was one of the most heated exchanges of last night’s debate between President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, yet neither really answered it.
How Jobs and Pay Affect Voting Behavior
B.T. Ballenger on October 17, 2012
Which candidate do psychologists favor? What about doctors or nurses?
Oklahoma Homeowners Getting Big Payout
B.T. Ballenger on October 17, 2012
Oklahoma will get in on the $25 billion mortgage settlement after all, with a better and quicker deal it negotiated directly with banks.
Verizon Tracks and Sells Your Phone Habits
B.T. Ballenger on October 17, 2012
Here’s how to stop Verizon from tracking what websites you visit and what apps you use, categorizing you, and bundling that data to sell it to marketing companies.
Now, A Ford Recall
B.T. Ballenger on October 17, 2012
Hot on the heels of recalls from Honda and Toyota, Ford admits a safety flaw in over 150,000 cars.
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