Author: Brandon Ballenger
10 Programs That Help Struggling Retirees With Living Costs
Miranda Marquit and Brandon Ballenger on April 22, 2024
Seniors may find some much-needed help with these programs.
5 Social Security Payment Quirks That No One Warns You About
Brandon Ballenger on April 18, 2024
These details may not affect how much you get, but they’re still important to know.
10 States Where Workers Earn the Least Money
Brandon Ballenger on April 17, 2024
Workers in these states have the lowest median pay rates.
The 25 Cheapest Places to Live in America
Gael F. Cooper and Brandon Ballenger on April 15, 2024
Forget the coasts, move here instead.
3 Ways a Major Credit Card Industry Settlement Could Affect You
Brandon Ballenger on April 3, 2024
It’s not clear yet whether the deal is good or bad news for consumers.
Tax Scams Catch 1 in 4 Americans Off Guard, Study Says
Brandon Ballenger on April 2, 2024
Many people have lost money to these rip-offs, which are becoming more sophisticated.
10 American Cities That Are Crawling With Millionaires
Brandon Ballenger on April 2, 2024
A recent report estimates how many millionaires and billionaires live in cities around the U.S. We have a lot of them.
5 Remote Jobs That Come With a Hiring Bonus
Brandon Ballenger on April 2, 2024
Some places will pay you just to take the job — and that’s probably the icing on the cake.
How to Improve Google Search Results With a Hidden Setting
Brandon Ballenger on March 30, 2024
If you’re drowning in wrong answers, one of the ways you can filter search results may help narrow things down.
7 Things You Should Not Store in Your Garage
Brandon Ballenger on March 29, 2024
There are safer places for all these things.
6 Ways the Baltimore Bridge Collapse May Affect You
Chris Kissell and Brandon Ballenger on March 28, 2024
The tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore took several lives. It also might cause ripples across the economy for months to come.
10 Types of Groceries Hit Hardest by Shrinkflation
Brandon Ballenger on March 25, 2024
Even the government acknowledges that manufacturers are downsizing products while keeping the prices the same.
You Can Save Over 40% on Max Right Now
Brandon Ballenger on March 23, 2024
Both ad-free and ad versions of HBO’s streaming service are available at prices we seldom see.
11 of the Best Places to Retire on an Island
Edna V. Forero, ChFC and Brandon Ballenger on March 19, 2024
Check out these islands when you are ready to retire.
The 15 Happiest Cities in America
Gael F. Cooper and Brandon Ballenger on March 18, 2024
Longing to find your happy place? Read on.
20 Airports You’ll Actually Enjoy Getting Stuck In
Brandon Ballenger on March 18, 2024
The restaurants, shops, entertainment and other amenities at these airports are among the best in the world.
Here’s How Much a Home Cost the Year You Were Born
Brandon Ballenger on March 16, 2024
Take a look at how much homes have been worth over the past several decades, adjusted for inflation.
The Average Retirement Income in 2024
Brandon Ballenger on March 15, 2024
Here’s a snapshot of typical retirement incomes, based on a variety of public data sources.
16 Electric and Hybrid Vehicles That Get a Tax Credit Worth up to $7,500
Marilyn Lewis and Brandon Ballenger on March 13, 2024
The federal government recently changed the rules for getting tax credits for buying a new electric vehicle. Here’s what to know.
17 of the Most Beautiful Places to Retire in America
Marilyn Lewis and Brandon Ballenger on March 13, 2024
What’s your ideal retirement spot like? The chances are good that it looks like one of these stunning locales.
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