Krystal Steinmetz

A former television and radio reporter, I stay at home with my two young children, run a small craft business and freelance for Money Talks News. I have a BA in journalism from the University of Montana. Montana born and raised, I spent my childhood in the mountains, and now live in the rural plains of northern Montana. You can usually find me reading, working on home improvement projects, creating new chic crafts and chasing after my energetic kiddos.

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3 Questions to Ask Before Prepaying Your Mortgage

on May 25, 2021

Prepaying your mortgage is not always a great move. Ask these questions before taking the plunge.

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10 Iconic Brands That Disappeared and 7 That May Soon Follow

and on October 21, 2020

The pandemic is blamed for pushing familiar U.S. brands into bankruptcy this year.

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The 11 Best Keyboard Shortcuts for Boosting Productivity

on September 1, 2018

Using keyboard shortcuts saves you precious time when working on a computer. Here are 11 hotkeys that can increase your productivity.

These 5 Traits Lead to a Bigger Paycheck
These 5 Traits Lead to a Bigger Paycheck

on August 27, 2018

Do you have the five key qualities that help people to a bigger payday? Plus, we offer tips for increasing your salary.

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70 Percent of Successful Job Candidates Wear This Color

on August 26, 2018

Want to be a smashing success during your job interview? Wear this hue. Plus, more tips for landing a dream gig.

4 Reasons You Should Switch Credit Cards
4 Reasons You Should Switch Credit Cards

on August 23, 2018

Tens of millions of Americans haven’t changed their credit card company in a decade. Here’s why that’s a mistake.

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2 Websites Help You Find Unclaimed Money

on August 23, 2018

Find out how to uncover unclaimed cash and property — even if you don’t realize it belongs to you.

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5 Tips to Avoid Long Airport Security Lines

on May 31, 2018

Planning to travel in the coming busy summer season? Check out these five sly ways to cut down on your security wait time in overburdened airports.

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5 Simple Ways to Save Water in Your Garden

on April 9, 2018

Growing season is almost upon us. These water-saving tips will help keep gardening costs low.

How to Make Smart Donations on ‘Giving Tuesday’
How to Make Smart Donations on ‘Giving Tuesday’

on November 27, 2017

On Giving Tuesday, you’re asked to forget about holiday shopping and donate money to charity instead. Find out how to give the right way.

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Just a Few Days Left for Seniors to Get a $10 Lifetime National Park Pass

on August 26, 2017

If you’re at least 62, you can score a $10 lifetime pass to America’s federal parks and recreational lands. But act in the next few days, or you’ll end up paying eight times more.

10 Cheapest Places in the U.S. to Buy a Beach Home
10 Cheapest Places in the U.S. to Buy a Beach Home

on July 4, 2017

If you know where to look, you might be able to realize your dreams of living on the beach.

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The Top 5 Cities for Robocalls — and How to Stop the Pesky Messages

on June 23, 2017

Robocalls continued to rise in May. We have tips to stop the incessant, unwanted calls.

Earn Up to $2,700 a Year Watching Videos, Answering Surveys
Earn Up to $2,700 a Year Watching Videos, Answering Surveys

on June 17, 2017

I recently started earning some extra money simply for doing things online that I was already doing. You should too.

Trying to Build Wealth? Buying a Home Might Be a Mistake
Trying to Build Wealth? Buying a Home Might Be a Mistake

on June 15, 2017

Should you buy or rent your next home? The answer might surprise you.

Health Care Costs Still Rising, but You Can Trim Them
Health Care Costs Still Rising, but You Can Trim Them

on June 14, 2017

A new report reveals that health spending has slowed, but is still far outpacing Americans’ ability to keep up. Learn how to protect your bottom line.

Drug Prices Soar for Millions — Here’s How to Lower Them
Drug Prices Soar for Millions — Here’s How to Lower Them

on June 13, 2017

Prescription drug price increases force millions of Americans to leave pill bottles unfilled. We have tips to save you money on medications.

Discover the Wealthiest City in Your State
Discover the Wealthiest City in Your State

on June 12, 2017

Have you ever wondered which city is your state’s richest? Now you can find out.

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This U.S. City Helps Workers Pay Off Student Loans

on June 9, 2017

A Tennessee city’s newest workplace benefit is a student loan repayment program aimed at helping workers tackle their education debt.

House Votes to Scrap Dodd-Frank Rules
House Votes to Scrap Dodd-Frank Rules

on June 8, 2017

The GOP took the first step to dismantling key consumer protections and banking oversight rules established during the Obama era. What does it mean for you?

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