Dan Schointuch VP/Journalist
My degree is in Film Studies from Emory University, but i've been programming professionally since high school. As Money Talks News' longest serving employee (aside from Stacy), I take care of everything online from our site's design to coding the in-house software that has helped us become one of the leading providers of personal finance news on the web. I've also written some of our most popular articles that have graced the front pages of Yahoo! and MSN to help millions find better ways to spend their money.
My vision for Money Talks News is of a next generation publisher that spans broadcast and internet mediums to tell stories in innovative, new ways. Our unique position with feet in both worlds provides me with never-ending opportunities to pioneer these new methods for digital storytelling, and has forced me to become an expert in everything from satellite video distribution and digital camera technology to search engine optimization techniques and the idiosyncrasies between web browsers.
In my free time I write software for Macs and iOS devices, watch every movie I can get my hands on, and spend time with my girlfriend.
Posts by Dan Schointuch
Microsoft Says Viruses Are Your Fault
Nov 15, 2011 - According to Microsoft, 44.8 percent of all PC malware infections happened because of something you did wrong.
Amazon Revolutionizes Books…Again
Nov 08, 2011 - Amazon hopes to marry the benefits of a traditional public library with the advantages of the digital age.
Who’s Got The Cheapest iPhone Plan?
Nov 01, 2011 - If you're thinking about getting an iPhone, you now have a choice between three major national carriers: AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint. But each offers different plans at different prices. Which company has the cheapest plan for you?
The Best Site to Sell Your Old iPhone or Other Gadgets
Oct 04, 2011 - With a new iPhone coming out -- and my early adopter syndrome flaring up -- I compared sites that will buy your old gadgets, without the hassle of selling on eBay, to see who consistently offers the most money.
Free College Education, on iTunes?
Aug 30, 2011 - If you already have iTunes, then you have access to a free catalog of hundreds of thousands of video and audio courses from the nation's top colleges and universities.
Help Me Bust Spammers!
Aug 24, 2011 - I'm building a list of businesses to investigate that might be selling email addresses to spammers. Here's how you can help.
Free Google+ Invites For Our Readers!
Aug 16, 2011 - We're offering free invites for Google+ to our readers, but they're on a first-come-first-served basis. So if you're interested in the new social network, or want to see how you can help improve the rankings of our stories, read this.
Cramming: How Your Phone Company Helps Steal Billions
Aug 09, 2011 - Cramming is the voluntarily regulated process by which unauthorized charges are "crammed" onto your phone bill, costing Americans billions of dollars a year.
Jobs Report is Out: Stock Market Update
Aug 05, 2011 - July's jobs report is out and it's better news than expected. But the stock market seems to be dropping anyway. Should you panic?
Save on Energy with Hundreds of Tips
Aug 02, 2011 - If you're trying to save on energy, there's only one site you need to visit to find hundreds of useful tips.
Five Funny Debt Ceiling Videos
Jul 27, 2011 - Humor can help when looking at a problem by taking some of the emotional heat out of what should be a rational debate. So I scoured the web and found 5 funny videos that should help lighten the mood.
The West Wing Explains The Debt Ceiling
Jul 26, 2011 - Back in 2004, the popular show The West Wing was discussing the debt ceiling. Here's a clip that explains it better than almost anything I've seen.
Spotify: Free, Unlimited MP3s for 6 Months
Jul 26, 2011 - If you find MP3's too expensive, confusing, or not worth the hassle, you need to know about a service that gives you unlimited access to millions of songs for free.
I Can Hack Into Your Voicemail
Jul 19, 2011 - With the same method used by hackers at News Corp's British tabloid News of the World, I can hack into your cellphone's voicemail. All I need to know is your phone number. It works like this...
How to Get All Your iPhone Apps for Free
Jul 12, 2011 - If you want to get free iPhone apps and you're willing to be patient, you can fill up your iPhone with great apps for nothing.
