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.

Credit Cards for Stay-at-Home Spouses
Credit Cards for Stay-at-Home Spouses

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
Study: You’re Wrong About How Much You Work

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
Drinking Worse Than Smoking

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
Give Me a Better Boss

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
Losing Sleep Slows Down Learning

on October 18, 2012

Important news for college students and quiz show contestants: All-nighters mess up your memory.

Google Laptops for $250
Google Laptops for $250

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?
Why Do Women Make Less Than Men?

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
What the President Can Do About Gas Prices

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
How Jobs and Pay Affect Voting Behavior

on October 17, 2012

Which candidate do psychologists favor? What about doctors or nurses?

Oklahoma Homeowners Getting Big Payout
Oklahoma Homeowners Getting Big Payout

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
Verizon Tracks and Sells Your Phone Habits

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
Now, A Ford Recall

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
20 Best Cities to Trick or Treat In

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
Students’ Cheetos Confiscated

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
FBI: Watch for Phone Viruses

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
More on the Mortgage Settlement Cash

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?
Fruits and Veggies Boost Happiness?

on October 16, 2012

Feeling down? Have a banana. Researchers found a link between healthy eating and mental health.

Beauty Product Claims Exposed
Beauty Product Claims Exposed

on October 15, 2012

Find out what the selling points on your favorite shampoo and cosmetics really mean.

Political Robocalls Annoying, But Not Illegal
Political Robocalls Annoying, But Not Illegal

on October 15, 2012

How do the automated call laws work? Here’s an explanation.

Coupons on a First Date?
Coupons on a First Date?

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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