Brandon Ballenger
Money Talks News
Seattle, WA, United States
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The 9 Biggest Union Strikes of 2022
There were more strikes than normal last year, and these were the biggest work stoppages for 2022. → Read More
7 Ways to Use Your Tax Refund to Become Richer
They say it takes money to make money. Here's how to leverage a tax refund into more cash. → Read More
11 Retirement Milestones Everyone Should Know
How many of these retirement-related ages and deadlines have you prepared for? → Read More
Google Wants to Be Your Personal Shopping Assistant
New and improved tools help you find what you want to buy online — down to the size, color and shipping cost. → Read More
10 States Where Building a Home Beats Buying One
Right now, in more than a third of the country, you can save money by building instead of buying. → Read More
10 Cities With the Worst Tax Procrastinators
A new study finds people here are the most likely to be frantically web-searching "penalty for late taxes," "file tax extension" and similar phrases. → Read More
7 Great Places to Retire in the Pacific Northwest
This region has a few urban centers with a lot of breathtaking beaches, mountains and forests in between. → Read More
6 Ways to Improve Your Home Wi-Fi Connection
Don’t settle for lousy internet. Use these tips to improve your home wireless connection. → Read More
7 Siri Commands Every iPhone User Should Know
Apple’s voice assistant Siri can do a lot more than call people and answer trivia questions for your kids. → Read More
6 Ways to Get Your Taxes Done for Free
Don't fork over hundreds of dollars to a tax professional to prepare your taxes. → Read More
People With This Personality Are Worst at Spotting Fake Reviews
However, it turns out we’re all bad at spotting fake negative reviews, regardless of our personality type. → Read More
Using This Search Engine Is Riskier Now, Experts Warn
You'll want to be extra careful or avoid using it until the problem is fixed, experts say. → Read More
4 Super Bowl Groceries That Are Cheaper This Year — and 2 That Cost More
Game day food may be a little less harsh on your budget this year, depending on what you like. → Read More
Start Planning Your 2023 Vacations With These Cards
These top rewards cards offer major miles, bonus points on hotels, travel credits and other perks. → Read More
7 Unexpected Perks of Delaying Retirement
Consider these often overlooked upsides to staying in the workforce longer. They aren’t just financial. → Read More
6 Free Tools That Help You Prepare for Natural Disasters
There are many federal government and nonprofit websites to help homebuyers and others trying to understand the risks where they live. → Read More
A 5-Minute Fix for People Who Sit All Day
This prescription isn't too hard to swallow. → Read More
5 Steps You Should Take Before Getting Rid of a Phone
Forgetting crucial steps could get you locked out of accounts or lead to your identity being stolen. → Read More
3 Reasons to Stop Donating in the Checkout
Would you like to round up your total and donate the change for a good cause? Maybe not. → Read More
How to Build Your Credit in 2023
A credit card designed specifically for improving credit without big financial commitments can help. → Read More