Author: Brandon Ballenger
10 States Where Building a Home Beats Buying One
Brandon Ballenger on March 3, 2023
Right now, in more than a third of the country, you can save money by building instead of buying.
7 Great Places to Retire in the Pacific Northwest
Brandon Ballenger on February 23, 2023
This region has a few urban centers with a lot of breathtaking beaches, mountains and forests in between.
6 Ways to Improve Your Home Wi-Fi Connection
Brandon Ballenger on February 21, 2023
Don’t settle for lousy internet.
9 Things Unlikely to Get Cheaper Anytime Soon
Brandon Ballenger on February 21, 2023
Some prices — like that of gasoline — can change daily. But these things, not so much.
7 Siri Commands Every iPhone User Should Know
Brandon Ballenger on February 20, 2023
It can do a lot more than call people and answer trivia questions.
4 Super Bowl Groceries That Are Cheaper This Year — and 2 That Cost More
Brandon Ballenger on February 7, 2023
Game day food may be a little less harsh on your budget this year, depending on what you like.
6 Free Tools That Help You Prepare for Natural Disasters
Brandon Ballenger on January 28, 2023
There are many federal government and nonprofit websites to help homebuyers and others trying to understand the risks where they live.
5 Steps You Should Take Before Getting Rid of a Phone
Brandon Ballenger on January 24, 2023
Forgetting crucial steps could get you locked out of accounts or lead to your identity being stolen.
4 Reasons to Stop Donating in the Checkout Line
Brandon Ballenger on January 10, 2023
Would you like to round up your total and donate the change for a good cause? Maybe not.
The Dog and Cat Breeds With the Highest Vet Bills
Brandon Ballenger on January 5, 2023
Insurance claims data shows these sweet furballs can sour the wallet.
2 Ways a New Law Expands Medicare Coverage
Brandon Ballenger on December 28, 2022
Seniors will be getting some new mental health coverage in their Medicare plans.
10 Ways the New Retirement Law Helps Savers of All Ages
Karla Bowsher and Brandon Ballenger on December 23, 2022
This will help millions of workers and retirees boost or conserve their retirement savings.
The 8 Most Common Lies That People Put on Resumes
Brandon Ballenger on December 23, 2022
The number of liars — and what they’re lying about — might surprise you.
6 Tricks to Make Driving a Car Better
Brandon Ballenger on December 16, 2022
Here are simple, cheap DIY solutions to some of the most obnoxious little things about your car.
Why Only 12% of Adults — and 29% of Millionaires — Feel Wealthy
Brandon Ballenger on December 13, 2022
No matter how much you make or have tucked away, you probably share this fear.
Costco Credit Cardholders Are Losing This Benefit
Brandon Ballenger on December 12, 2022
In late January, a popular perk will be vanishing.
Coming Soon: $1 Million Mortgages With 3% Down
Brandon Ballenger on December 7, 2022
Next year’s federal loan limits are a reflection of the significant increase in home prices.
5 Things You Should Never Do in America, According to Reddit
Brandon Ballenger on November 24, 2022
These mistakes might seem obvious — if you’re from here. But do you know what happens if you do these things?
The 10 Worst U.S. Cities for Drivers
Brandon Ballenger on November 23, 2022
You’re more likely to get stuck in traffic and to sit there for longer in these places.
7 Text Message Scams to Avoid and Report Immediately
Brandon Ballenger on November 21, 2022
Watch out. These are some recent and ongoing tactics commonly used to rip us off.
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