B.T. Ballenger
5 Tech Tips That Will Help You Land Your Next Job
B.T. Ballenger on November 7, 2012
These days, getting an edge over the competition means combining traditional techniques with tech-savvy creativity.
Health Care Credit Cards: A Healthy Choice?
B.T. Ballenger on March 30, 2011
Health care credit cards put a pretty face on the price of plastic surgery and other elective medical procedures – but they come with risks, and they aren’t your only option.
Monday’s Money Deals: Electronics, Football Gear, and Free Shampoo
B.T. Ballenger on June 24, 2011
This week in deals: subwoofers, Vans shoes, drills, magazines, and Food Network merchandise. Don’t miss out on a free full-sized bottle of shampoo either.
5 Tips to Pick the Right Hospital
B.T. Ballenger on March 28, 2011
Sick of researching the best hospital in your area, or scared to death of how much it might cost? We’ve got advice to help you make a healthy choice for your care.
10 Tips to Trim the Cost of Haircuts
B.T. Ballenger on May 20, 2011
There are ways to save money on just about everything — including something as simple as haircuts. Check out our alternatives to pricey salons and ways to go longer without a professional trim.
5 Money Tips for Women
B.T. Ballenger on March 23, 2011
Continuing our series of stories for Women’s History Month, we’ve got some money advice tailored for female figures.
Monday’s Money Deals: Dresses, Pillows, and Free Business Cards
B.T. Ballenger on June 24, 2011
This week in deals: coupons for JCPenney and Advance Auto Parts, discounted swimwear and dresses, stuff for the home and the office, and weird deals on combat knives and wiper blades.
Tips to Avoid the Top 10 Consumer Problems
B.T. Ballenger on March 21, 2011
More than 1.3 million Americans complained to the Federal Trade Commission last year. Here’s the list of top problems, with advice on avoiding each.
Women in Business: A Complicated Picture, Studies Show
B.T. Ballenger on March 4, 2021
In a follow-up to Stacy’s story on the gender pay gap, two new studies raise more questions: Does having more women on a board of directors make a female CEO more likely? And why do men get jobs abroad four times as often as women do?
7 Ways to Prevent Identity Theft and 7 Steps to Recover
B.T. Ballenger on March 16, 2011
According to the FTC, Identity theft is by far the number one consumer problem in the U.S. Here’s how it happens, how to prevent it and how to recover if it happens to you.
Money in a Minute: Headlines for March 16, 2011
B.T. Ballenger on March 17, 2011
In today’s news: The working class worries about retirement, the rich worry about being rich enough, the glass-half-full version of the earthquake’s economic impact is “net positive,” tax rules are confusing people, and rental rates are up.
Money in a Minute: Headlines for March 15, 2011
B.T. Ballenger on March 17, 2011
In today’s news: Stocks are down, fundraising scams are up, Bank of America is accused of sketchy foreclosure activity by hackers, Hewlett-Packard is branching out with new services, and Japan’s going to need more energy imports.
26 Tips to Save on Spring Break 2011
B.T. Ballenger on February 16, 2013
Finish those exams and pack your bags: It’s time for Spring Break! Haven’t planned yours yet? We’ve got lots of ways to save.
Money in a Minute: Headlines for March 14, 2011
B.T. Ballenger on March 14, 2011
In today’s news: Japan’s central bank is stepping in to keep markets calm after quake, Kia’s recalling 2006-2008 Optimas; milk futures may be down 15 percent by year end; and Ohioans are disappointed about not getting their promised $200 million tax refunds.
Monday’s Money Deals: Electronics, Groceries, and Free Baggage
B.T. Ballenger on June 24, 2011
This week in deals: savings for frequent flyers, gadget lovers, office guys, and people with a big sweet tooth — and we mean really big.
Money in a Minute: Headlines for March 11, 2011
B.T. Ballenger on March 11, 2011
In today’s news: You may start paying more to spend less with your debit card, stocks took the biggest one-day hit in months, e-book sharing is on the rise, an NPR controversy may mean the loss of its federal funding, and flying cars are almost here.
Shattering 5 Myths About Women and Money
B.T. Ballenger on March 11, 2011
When it comes to money, our society fosters a lot of silly stereotypes. One successful businesswoman helps us dismantle some of them.
Money in a Minute: Headlines for March 10, 2011
B.T. Ballenger on March 10, 2011
In today’s news: North Dakota’s got more oil, a Google exec may be the next secretary of Commerce, credit cards could have LCD screens soon, Tesla’s rolling out an electric sedan next year, and Microsoft’s hands-free controller broke a world record.
Money in a Minute: Headlines for March 9, 2011
B.T. Ballenger on March 10, 2011
In today’s news: Target’s beating Wal-Mart on prices, discount sites are targeting high-end luxuries, Sprint might merge with T-Mobile, auto recalls abound, and you can watch movies on Facebook now.
Money in a Minute: Headlines for March 8, 2011
B.T. Ballenger on March 8, 2011
Today in the news: The government wants higher security fees added to plane ticket prices, and hopes to work out new foreclosure procedures with banks soon; oil’s up to $105 as Libya’s brewing; Google gets flak for lax security on Android apps; and Subway is the new king of fast food.
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