Krystal Steinmetz
Survey: Many Americans Admit They Lack Basic Money Skills
Krystal Steinmetz on April 18, 2014
Just in time for Financial Literacy Month, surveys show that many Americans are poorly equipped to handle their current and future finances.
Download a Coupon and You Give Up the Right to Sue
Krystal Steinmetz on April 18, 2014
General Mills’ revisions to its legal policy dictate that you give up your right to sue the food company if you sign up for its emails or download its coupons.
Work a Year, Get Fired, Make $58 Million
Krystal Steinmetz on April 17, 2014
Yahoo’s ousted COO collects a hefty golden parachute.
Awful, Underpaid and Stressful: The Top 10 Worst Jobs for 2014
Krystal Steinmetz on April 17, 2014
CareerCast releases its annual list of the worst (and best) jobs. How does your job rank?
Here’s a Bill in Congress You Should Get Behind
Krystal Steinmetz on April 17, 2014
A Senate bill would mandate free annual credit scores for consumers.
Tying the Knot After 30? Get Out Your Checkbook
Krystal Steinmetz on April 16, 2014
There is a growing trend among 30-somethings to cover the costs of their weddings themselves.
TurboTax Fights Against Simplified, Free Tax Filing
Krystal Steinmetz on April 16, 2014
Intuit is behind a campaign to prevent the IRS from instituting its own return-free filing system.
Fight With Your Spouse? You Might Just Be Hungry
Krystal Steinmetz on April 16, 2014
A new study finds that married couples are more aggressive when they have low blood sugar.
Rent Is More Unaffordable Than Ever
Krystal Steinmetz on April 15, 2014
A tight rental market has driven soaring rental prices across the country.
Your Tax Refund Is Safe From Social Security Seizure, at Least for Now
Krystal Steinmetz on April 15, 2014
Social Security has stopped trying to settle debts that are more than 10 years old by seizing tax refunds.
Heartbleed: Change Your Passwords Now!
Krystal Steinmetz on May 20, 2021
Still not sure which sites have been affected by the Heartbleed bug? Check out our list.
A Bank Fee That’s So Insulting, It’s Unbelievable
Krystal Steinmetz on April 14, 2014
If you sue your bank, you may be required to pay the bank’s legal fees — even if you win.
Why Do Tax Laws Still Punish 2-Income Families?
Krystal Steinmetz on April 14, 2014
The marriage penalty gives some couples a raw deal when it comes to paying taxes.
You Could Get the Boot for Renting Out Your Space on Airbnb
Krystal Steinmetz on April 14, 2014
Airbnb encourages hosts to read up on local laws and their lease agreement before renting out their place, or be prepared to face the consequences.
Prepare for Orange Juice Sticker Shock
Krystal Steinmetz on April 11, 2014
A small orange harvest in Florida has caused OJ prices to soar.
Comcast ‘Wins’ Contest for America’s Worst Company
Krystal Steinmetz on January 30, 2015
The cable giant wins its second Golden Poo award, beating out Monsanto to be named the worst company in America in the Consumerist’s annual poll.
Feds Snatch Kids’ Tax Refunds to Pay Off Parents’ Old Debts
Krystal Steinmetz on April 15, 2014
Uncle Sam is intercepting some taxpayers’ tax refund checks to collect on Social Security overpayments made to their parents — even decades ago.
How Much Does Your Doctor Bill Medicare? Now You Can Find Out
Krystal Steinmetz on April 10, 2014
Federal data show that a tiny sliver of medical providers accounts for a hefty share of Medicare costs.
Pepsi Made With Real Sugar? You Got It
Krystal Steinmetz on April 10, 2014
Pepsi plans to use sugar, instead of high fructose corn syrup, in three sodas this summer.
It’s OK to Refuse a LinkedIn Request
Krystal Steinmetz on April 10, 2014
There are times when it makes sense to turn down connection requests on LinkedIn.
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