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.
Job Recovery Favors Men
Brandon Ballenger on September 11, 2012
Analysis of national job reports shows men are getting new work more often than women.
Majority Now Have Smartphones
Brandon Ballenger on September 11, 2012
If you have a cell phone, odds are it’s an Android smartphone.
A Recovery in Retail?
Brandon Ballenger on September 10, 2012
One company says nearly 281,000 retail workers have been hired this year, up 6.5 percent over a year ago.
People Aren’t Meeting Savings Goals
Brandon Ballenger on September 10, 2012
A survey by Scottrade also found fewer people are using saving tactics like coupons and comparison shopping than six months ago.
Fans Plan Weddings Around Football
Brandon Ballenger on September 10, 2012
A new survey shows that for some serious fans, not even getting married is an excuse to miss football.
More Jobs Available Online
Brandon Ballenger on September 10, 2012
Monster.com says it’s seen a 6 percent increase in job postings since a year ago, even though national unemployment’s only dropped one percent since then.
Free Layaway at Sears
Brandon Ballenger on September 7, 2012
Sears and Kmart just became the latest stores to drop layaway fees.
How Will Your Taxes Change?
Brandon Ballenger on September 7, 2012
CNN broke down how tax rates might change depending on who gets elected.
More Americans Have Bad Jobs
Brandon Ballenger on September 7, 2012
A study finds workers are more likely to have a salary below $37,000 without benefits than 30 years ago.
10 Hot Jobs for College Grads
Brandon Ballenger on September 7, 2012
Tech-savvy careers dominated the University of California San Diego’s new career list.
15 Best-in-Class Colleges and What They Cost
Brandon Ballenger on September 7, 2012
Which school has the best parties? The best food? The most financial aid? Check out the list.
Young Adults Avoid Dentists
Brandon Ballenger on September 6, 2012
A new survey shows adults under 35 and low-income families with kids don’t seek oral care.
The 10 Fastest Growing Companies
Brandon Ballenger on September 6, 2012
Apple ranks No. 8 on Fortune’s list of fastest-growing companies. So who’s on top?
Fliers Want Phones and Free Wi-Fi
Brandon Ballenger on September 6, 2012
A new survey of travelers shows 80 percent want in-flight Wi-Fi and two thirds want to use their phones.
Skills Trump Experience, Hiring Managers Say
Brandon Ballenger on September 6, 2012
A new survey of hiring professionals shows they’re optimistic and willing to hire less-experienced candidates with the skills to get the job done.
Airline CEO Calls Passenger Stupid
Brandon Ballenger on September 6, 2012
A passenger on British airline Ryanair demanded a fee refund. The CEO responded with curses and insults.
You May Not Own Your Digital Music
Brandon Ballenger on September 5, 2012
What happens to downloads after death? That’s the legal question sparked by an apparently invented story about Bruce Willis suing Apple.
Delicious Generic Brands
Brandon Ballenger on September 5, 2012
A blind taste test revealed store brands are as good as name brands more than half the time – and they cost far less.
Most People Need a Change in Diet
Brandon Ballenger on September 5, 2012
Two-thirds of U.S. adults are overweight or obese, but 8 in 10 believe they are “extremely healthy” or “very healthy.”
Google Says Weddings Are Ditching Tradition
Brandon Ballenger on September 5, 2012
An analysis of Google’s data suggests couples are seeking alternative cakes, splitting up honeymoons, and handling more stuff themselves.
1,521 - 1,540 of 1,927