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.
Crowd Funding: More Money for Small Business
Brandon Ballenger on July 4, 2012
Want to raise a million dollars for your small business, or possibly get in on the ground floor of the next Facebook? Learn JOBS Act and next year’s big thing: crowd funding.
Barbecue Tips for Independence Day
Brandon Ballenger on July 3, 2012
Try some great barbecue recipes this holiday – by learning about what the Top 500 restaurants are doing.
The 10 Best Hotels in the World, According to Expedia
Brandon Ballenger on June 28, 2012
Check out some of the most stylish and best-value hotels in the world, according to more than 500,000 Expedia reviews.
Orbitz Shows Pricier Hotels on Macs – 5 Ways to Save
Brandon Ballenger on June 27, 2012
Want to pay less for hotels? Here’s how to get around Orbitz’s new trick, and other ways to save…
4 Ways to Reduce the Stress of Flying
Brandon Ballenger on June 26, 2012
Wish you had a little more space and a little less aggravation on your last flight? Check out these travel hacks to make airplanes less stressful.
Cool New Car or Free Gas?
Brandon Ballenger on June 25, 2012
Want a year or two of free gas? Skip the depreciation hit from buying a cool car new and spend it at the pump instead.
10 Ways to Waste Money on Tech
Brandon Ballenger on June 22, 2012
You’ll be a lot richer if you don’t blow money on these dumb tech moves. How many are you guilty of?
America’s Most Popular Zoos – and 7 Ways to Save
Brandon Ballenger on June 22, 2012
A visit to the animal kingdom can be a memorable family outing. Some of our nation’s most popular zoos are in places you’d least expect – here’s where to go and how to save when you get there.
Rental Cars: 7 Ways to Stay Safe and Save
Brandon Ballenger on June 21, 2012
Car renters have always had to worry about tons of fees – now they might have to worry about safety recalls too. Learn how to protect yourself and your wallet.
5 Ways to Lose Weight at Work
Brandon Ballenger on June 14, 2012
Think you’re too busy with work and life to lose weight? Try these tips and see if you can get healthier while being productive.
3 Lessons Car Shoppers Can Learn From the News
Brandon Ballenger on June 11, 2012
Are you in the market for a new car? You might be surprised to learn that one of the most popular models is also among the least safe, or that fuel-efficient special editions aren’t worth the money.
15 Great Jobs That Don’t Require a College Education
Brandon Ballenger on May 31, 2012
Reconsidering college after seeing the price tag? Good news: Plenty of jobs don’t require a degree – and you can always change your mind later if you want to move up.
Restaurants: 4 Ways to Eat Healthier for Less
Brandon Ballenger on May 30, 2012
We eat out to indulge ourselves, not for the health benefits. Even so, new research suggests we’re getting more calories and less value than you might expect.
4 Steps to Clean Up Your Online Presence
Brandon Ballenger on May 28, 2012
Hunting for work? Employers might be hunting for you – and they might not like what they see. Take this advice to clean up your Web history.
5 Hot Tips for Buying a Great Grill
Brandon Ballenger on May 25, 2012
The weather’s warming up, and so are the neighborhood grills. Use these tips to make sure you don’t burn yourself buying a new one.
4 Weird Ways to Get a Job
Brandon Ballenger on May 18, 2012
Being stuck at home without a job all day can make you a little crazy. But maybe that’s a good thing – sometimes thinking out of the box can get you hired.
10 Tips to Writing a Resume Better Than Yahoo’s CEO
Brandon Ballenger on May 14, 2012
Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson resigned yesterday after being accused of lying on his resume – and the woman who hired him is also leaving. If only Thompson had followed these resume tips…
Empire State Building Slashes Energy Use – So Can You
Brandon Ballenger on May 11, 2012
The second-tallest tower in New York is undergoing a multi-year, $20 million renovation to reduce energy consumption by 40 percent. You can do the same thing sooner and for a lot less.
4 Ways to Save When Buying a Mac
Brandon Ballenger on May 10, 2012
Apple fans: New research shows that waiting even a few days for the newest model can save you money. Find out what else can too.
5 Ways to Lower the Cost of Car Ownership
Brandon Ballenger on May 3, 2012
Buying a car is expensive, but so is keeping one running. Check out these quick tips to spend less money fueling and maintaining your vehicle.
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