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.
10 Things Americans Steal From Hotels
Brandon Ballenger on June 9, 2023
Admit it — you’ve grabbed some of these too. If not, you’re in the minority.
Is Amazon Tricking Shoppers out of Free 1-Day Shipping?
Brandon Ballenger on June 8, 2023
If you don’t watch for this, your packages might arrive later than you expect.
4 Ways iPhones Will Change This Fall
Brandon Ballenger on June 7, 2023
Coming soon: practical features you didn’t know you were missing.
This Restaurant Is Offering a ‘Pay When You Die’ Deal
Brandon Ballenger on June 2, 2023
All you have to do is add a teensy little clause to your will.
How to Save Space on Your iPhone Without Deleting Stuff
Brandon Ballenger on May 29, 2023
Keeping your phone lean doesn’t require throwing away old memories or everything you have saved in an app. Here are some better ideas.
4 Steps to Keep Your Google Account Free
Brandon Ballenger on May 27, 2023
Most people should never need to pay Google for email or file storage.
7 Jobs AI Might Soon Take Away From You
Brandon Ballenger on May 25, 2023
Experts say rapid advances in the language capabilities of artificial intelligence put these jobs at particular risk.
3 States Trying to Lower Taxes on Social Security Income
Brandon Ballenger on May 24, 2023
If you live in one of these states, the way your retirement benefits are taxed may be changing.
People With This Personality Are Worst at Spotting Fake Reviews
Brandon Ballenger on May 16, 2023
We’re all bad at spotting fake negative reviews, however.
Uber Announces All the Weird Things Left in Drivers’ Cars Last Year
Brandon Ballenger on May 10, 2023
The ride-share app provides a none-too-subtle reminder to double-check your belongings before you run off — and advice on how to get back lost items.
8 Good Reasons to Ditch Amazon Prime
Brandon Ballenger on May 10, 2023
What are you really getting besides free shipping, and is that still worth it?
The 10 Biggest Bank Failures in the 21st Century
Brandon Ballenger on May 6, 2023
First Republic Bank is just the latest in a long line of banks that couldn’t cut it.
Customers Are the Maddest They’ve Been in Decades, Study Says
Brandon Ballenger on May 5, 2023
Faulty products and services are sending Americans into a rage these days.
America’s Top 10 Suburbs for Homebuyers
Brandon Ballenger on April 14, 2023
You can enjoy big cities without paying big-city prices. These are the best burbs in the country.
The Average Credit Card Debt by Age
Brandon Ballenger on April 12, 2023
Not surprisingly, mid-career workers are most likely to carry the most credit card debt.
10 Cities With the Worst Tax Procrastinators
Brandon Ballenger on April 10, 2023
A new study finds people here are the most likely to be frantically web-searching “penalty for late taxes,” “file tax extension” and similar phrases.
Popular Easter Candy Contains Cancer-Causing Dye, Advocate Warns
Brandon Ballenger on April 8, 2023
The ingredient is also in other types of candy as well as many foods and supplements.
Google Wants to Help Plan Your Summer Vacation — and May Pay You If It Messes Up
Brandon Ballenger on April 4, 2023
New price guarantees and attraction recommendations are among the latest search improvements.
How to Lock Your Social Security Number — and Why You Should
Brandon Ballenger on April 3, 2023
You can put a “lock” on your Social Security record, somewhat similar to a credit freeze.
Here’s What Will Happen When Social Security and Medicare Funds Run Dry
Brandon Ballenger on April 3, 2023
And when it will happen.
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