B.T. Ballenger
Walking Lowers Cigarette Cravings
B.T. Ballenger on August 29, 2012
Medical researchers found exercise temporarily reduces the craving to smoke.
Few Expect Holiday Bonuses
B.T. Ballenger on August 29, 2012
A majority of employees would be pleasantly surprised by a $25 gift card.
How Many Credit Scores Do You REALLY Have?
B.T. Ballenger on August 29, 2012
You could have as many as 49 different credit scores. And the one you pay for may not be the same as the one a lender uses to judge your creditworthiness.
54.5 Miles Per Gallon Is The New Standard
B.T. Ballenger on August 28, 2012
By 2025, new cars and trucks will have to raise their average fuel efficiency to this level.
Wells Fargo Employee Fired Over 10 Cents
B.T. Ballenger on August 28, 2012
A 68-year-old bank customer service rep was fired for something he did in 1963.
Safest and Most Dangerous Cities for Driving
B.T. Ballenger on August 28, 2012
In Allstate’s latest annual list, Sioux Falls is safest and Washington, D.C., is most dangerous.
More Teens Getting Plastic Surgery
B.T. Ballenger on August 28, 2012
Five percent more teens got cosmetic surgery in 2011 than in 2010.
Americans Say: More Ethnic Food, Please
B.T. Ballenger on August 28, 2012
Few consumers are satisfied with the ethnic cuisine offered at chain restaurants.
No More American-made Mazdas
B.T. Ballenger on August 27, 2012
As of Friday, Mazda split ways with Ford after decades of partnership – and set up shop in Mexico.
Cheapest and Priciest Labor Day Hotels
B.T. Ballenger on August 27, 2012
Rates in some cities practically double, while others are cheaper than usual.
Families Finding Ways to Spend Less on College
B.T. Ballenger on August 27, 2012
Bad economy? Rising tuition? Fewer scholarships? Some families have found savings despite all that.
Women CEOs Among World’s Most Powerful
B.T. Ballenger on August 27, 2012
Did you know the CEOs of Sam’s Club, Pepsi, and IBM are women?
Some People Really Hate Cleaning the House
B.T. Ballenger on August 27, 2012
A new survey finds many people lie about cleaning habits and hide their messes.
Fun Facts About Young Workers
B.T. Ballenger on August 24, 2012
A big new study names the best cities and companies to work in, along with overplayed skills, common college majors, and other fun facts.
Government Sells AIG Assets for $18B Profit
B.T. Ballenger on August 24, 2012
The U.S. Federal Reserve is done with AIG, but the U.S. Treasury still holds a majority of its stock for now.
People More Happy With Credit Cards
B.T. Ballenger on August 24, 2012
Satisfaction is at a six-year high, thanks mainly to card companies fixing problems more quickly.
How to Get Kids to Eat Fruits and Veggies
B.T. Ballenger on August 24, 2012
Researchers have discovered a new strategy for healthy eating: exploiting cartoon characters.
Churches Taking Credit Cards
B.T. Ballenger on August 24, 2012
Some things in life are priceless. For everything else, including your place of worship, there’s MasterCard. Visa is OK, too.
What Cars Leasers Dream Of
B.T. Ballenger on August 25, 2012
More Maserati Quattroporte, less Toyota Prius.
Gossip Dominates Office Politics
B.T. Ballenger on August 23, 2012
A survey shares stats on workplace trouble and gives advice on dealing with it.
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