Author: Brandon Ballenger
Credit Cards for Stay-at-Home Spouses
Brandon Ballenger on October 19, 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
Brandon Ballenger on October 19, 2012
Whether it’s fatigue or a fib, a new government report says many people exaggerate how hard they work.
Drinking Worse Than Smoking
Brandon 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
Brandon 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
Brandon Ballenger on October 18, 2012
Important news for college students and quiz show contestants: All-nighters mess up your memory.
Google Laptops for $250
Brandon 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?
Brandon 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
Brandon 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
Brandon Ballenger on October 17, 2012
Which candidate do psychologists favor? What about doctors or nurses?
Oklahoma Homeowners Getting Big Payout
Brandon 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
Brandon 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
Brandon 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.
20 Best Cities to Trick or Treat In
Brandon Ballenger on October 16, 2012
Where can you safely score a lot of candy? A real estate site crunched its wealth of data to find out.
Students’ Cheetos Confiscated
Brandon Ballenger on October 16, 2012
Teachers and administrators at some schools are snatching up students’ salty snacks over nutrition and addiction concerns.
FBI: Watch for Phone Viruses
Brandon Ballenger on October 16, 2012
The government is warning about dangerous programs that could steal data from your phone or secretly monitor it. Here’s what to watch for.
More on the Mortgage Settlement Cash
Brandon Ballenger on October 16, 2012
We now have a better idea how much eligible Floridians who lost their homes will get from the multibillion national bank settlement.
Fruits and Veggies Boost Happiness?
Brandon Ballenger on October 16, 2012
Feeling down? Have a banana. Researchers found a link between healthy eating and mental health.
Beauty Product Claims Exposed
Brandon Ballenger on October 15, 2012
Find out what the selling points on your favorite shampoo and cosmetics really mean.
Political Robocalls Annoying, But Not Illegal
Brandon Ballenger on October 15, 2012
How do the automated call laws work? Here’s an explanation.
Coupons on a First Date?
Brandon Ballenger on October 15, 2012
Find out whether people think using a coupon on the first date is a dealbreaker (pun intended) or perfectly acceptable.
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