B.T. Ballenger
Monday’s Money Deals: Office Supplies, Home Decor, and Free Underwear
B.T. Ballenger on October 25, 2010
Stock up on printing paper and bottled water for cheap, then get underwear and perfume samples for free with this week’s deals.
Is the Cost of College Worth It?
B.T. Ballenger on October 25, 2010
Before you fork over tuition, consider how effective the college you’re attending is at graduating its students, whether community college is a better fit, or if a degree even matters to your future.
High-Tech Saving Websites: Not Ready for Prime Time
B.T. Ballenger on October 19, 2010
The next generation of money-saving websites is here, and they’ve got neat tricks – when they work.
Monday’s Money Deals: Furniture, Office Supplies and Free Photo Albums
B.T. Ballenger on June 24, 2011
This week we find ways to save on office supplies, eating out, and sports gear. And freebies: Halloween stencils and a professionally printed photo album.
Don’t Be Afraid to Save On Halloween
B.T. Ballenger on October 18, 2010
You don’t need a financial fright to have fun with Halloween. Stacy finds out the most popular costumes for the season and gives advice for saving on spooks.
5 Tips to Save on Rent
B.T. Ballenger on January 25, 2018
Rental occupancy is way up — your savings on rent should be, too. Here’s some advice to help the cost of your rent make less of a dent.
Monday’s Money Deals: Home Theater, Patio and Free Cookies
B.T. Ballenger on October 11, 2010
Entertain guests with a new patio furniture set and entertain yourself with new speakers or a digital receiver for your home theater set-up. We’ve spotted deals on antivirus software and food – and some cool free stuff.
Can a Bus Beat a Plane?
B.T. Ballenger on October 10, 2010
While bus companies aren’t likely to compete with airlines anytime soon, they’re carving out a niche for short-distance travel that can save both money and stress.
5 Tips to Save on Pest Control
B.T. Ballenger on October 7, 2010
Get insects to bug off without spending a ton of money on pest control.
Free Identity Theft Protection With These 10 Tips
B.T. Ballenger on November 7, 2012
There’s no need to pay for costly protection from identity theft. Free identity theft protection can be yours after reading these ten tips.
Deals and Steals: A Holiday Triple Play
B.T. Ballenger on October 4, 2010
For retailers, “autumn” is a short-lived season giving way to “holiday” and then “the rest of winter.” Products for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s start lining the shelves — but where are the deals?
Airfares Take Off – 6 Tips to Land Savings
B.T. Ballenger on September 30, 2010
Although airline fares – and profits – are reaching for the sky, some down-to-earth advice can still save you on holiday travel.
4 Tips to Avoid the High Cost of Online Freebies
B.T. Ballenger on November 7, 2012
Everybody likes free stuff – except maybe free malware, viruses, and other issues that can come from searching for free things on the web. Here’s how to spot what’s really free – and safe.
No More Overdraft Protection? 5 Tips to Protect Yourself
B.T. Ballenger on December 19, 2011
If you didn’t opt in the optional overdraft protection this summer, your bank can no longer charge you $30 for overdrawing your debit card – instead, it will be rejected. Here are 5 tips to save both face and hassle.
Virtual Credit Card, Safe Online Shopping
B.T. Ballenger on July 31, 2011
A virtual credit card lets you shop online without having to expose your credit card number to potential thieves.
5 Tips for Young Investors
B.T. Ballenger on December 19, 2011
Young people are not bullish about the stock market, a new report says. But despite the risks, making money in stocks isn’t as hard or as scary as it sounds.
Expect Higher Holiday Prices for T-shirts and Jeans
B.T. Ballenger on September 14, 2010
Cotton costs twice as much as a year ago, and supplies are at a 20-year low. Here’s how to save now instead of spending more later.
How to Teach Your Teens to Avoid Debt
B.T. Ballenger on September 10, 2010
A new study shows teenagers don’t understand the value of money. And guess who’s to blame for that? But parents can fix the problem with these helpful tips.
6 Tips For Going Underground Online – And Why You Should
B.T. Ballenger on May 20, 2021
It’s common knowledge that a quick Google search can uncover all sorts of details we’d rather keep to ourselves. But it’s possible to purge the most revealing and damaging facts.
5 Things to Consider Before Moving
B.T. Ballenger on September 2, 2010
Almost half of American workers say they’d move if they could have the same job in a different city – even if they weren’t paid a penny more.
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