Author: Brandon Ballenger
7 Types of Personal Assets That Are Growing — and 3 That Are Shrinking
Brandon Ballenger on May 9, 2024
Despite years of rampant inflation, American finances are still mostly trending upward.
10 Groups Who Face Higher Taxes Under Biden’s Budget
Brandon Ballenger on May 7, 2024
Higher taxes may be on the way for some people and companies if Congress adopts President Biden’s budget proposal.
Here’s What Will Happen When Social Security and Medicare Funds Run Dry
Brandon Ballenger on May 7, 2024
And when it will happen.
11 Reasons You Don’t Want to Retire in Florida
Brandon Ballenger on May 2, 2024
Maybe it’s still worth it — but you might change your mind after you read all these cons.
15 Places With the Most Unhealthy Air in America
Brandon Ballenger on May 2, 2024
Millions of Americans live in areas with dangerous levels of air pollution, according to experts.
6 Things That Can Cripple Your Net Worth
Brandon Ballenger on May 1, 2024
These dreadful errors are easy to make and hard — or sometimes impossible — to fix.
The Top 11 Sources of Retirement Income, According to Retirees
Donna Freedman and Brandon Ballenger on May 1, 2024
Despite inflation and the cost of living, most retirees are confident they’ll be financially comfortable.
5 Reasons Rich People Live Paycheck to Paycheck, Too
Brandon Ballenger on April 27, 2024
Just because someone makes a lot of money doesn’t mean they are smarter with it.
The 10 Most Destructive Wildfires in American History
Brandon Ballenger on April 25, 2024
Accounting for size, damage and loss of life, these brutal blazes stand out as historically destructive.
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.
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