Krystal Steinmetz
United Is Cracking Down on Carry-On Bags
Krystal Steinmetz on March 6, 2014
United Airlines is getting tough on passengers who break the rules regarding the size of carry-on bags.
Daylight Saving Time: Love It or Hate It?
Krystal Steinmetz on March 6, 2014
Ready or not, clocks will spring forward at 2 a.m. on Sunday.
Try to Avoid Dying in These States
Krystal Steinmetz on January 29, 2021
Nineteen states have death taxes. Does yours?
Tax Preparers Help Boost Obamacare Numbers
Krystal Steinmetz on March 5, 2014
Americans can kill two birds with one stone by filing their taxes and buying health insurance at the same time.
Fender Bender in Vegas? Police Say You’re on Your Own
Krystal Steinmetz on March 5, 2014
Las Vegas Metro Police no longer respond to car crashes that don’t result in injuries.
Singapore Reigns as World’s Most Costly City
Krystal Steinmetz on March 4, 2014
A new survey ranks the island nation as the most expensive city to live in this year.
Teen Honor Student Sues Parents for Cash, College Tuition
Krystal Steinmetz on March 4, 2014
Claiming abandonment, 18-year-old Rachel Canning wants to force her parents to pay for her college.
Stolen iPhone? Not Our Problem, Says Cellphone Insurance Company
Krystal Steinmetz on March 4, 2014
Not understanding the fine print in the AT&T Mobile Insurance contract could leave you phoneless.
Are Part-Time and Temp Jobs the New Normal?
Krystal Steinmetz on March 3, 2014
Years after the Great Recession, the number of those working part time because they can’t find full-time jobs has remained stubbornly high.
Income Inequality Widens in All 50 States
Krystal Steinmetz on March 3, 2014
A new report finds that lopsided income growth is happening across the nation, but the gap between the top earners and everyone else is substantially wider in several states.
Employers Don’t Care About Ivy League Degrees
Krystal Steinmetz on March 3, 2014
Business leaders say knowledge trumps your alma mater, according to a new Gallup survey.
Oscar Swag Bag Boasts $85,000 in Goodies
Krystal Steinmetz on February 28, 2014
Win or lose, all Oscar nominees go home with a pricey swag bag after Sunday night’s Academy Awards.
Feds Urge Card Companies to Provide Free Credit Scores
Krystal Steinmetz on February 28, 2014
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants Americans to have free, regular access to their credit scores.
Which Workers Telecommute? You’ll Be Surprised
Krystal Steinmetz on February 28, 2014
A new survey shows that men vastly outnumber women in telecommuting, among other surprising statistics.
CFPB Accuses For-Profit College Company of Predatory Lending
Krystal Steinmetz on February 27, 2014
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau filed suit against ITT Educational Services, accusing the for-profit company of making predatory loans to its students.
Delta’s Frequent-Flier Program Will Reward Dollars, Not Distance
Krystal Steinmetz on February 27, 2014
Frequent Delta travelers will soon be rewarded for how much they pay for a ticket, not how far they fly.
Fastest-Growing US Jobs Include Fast Food, Retail
Krystal Steinmetz on February 27, 2014
Employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show significant growth in low-skill, low-paying jobs in the next decade and fewer blue-collar jobs that pay well.
How You Speak Affects How You Save Money
Krystal Steinmetz on February 26, 2014
Can the language you speak affect your propensity to save? That’s the theory in a provocative TED Talk focusing on personal finance.
Military Families Facing Much Higher Grocery Bills
Krystal Steinmetz on February 26, 2014
The latest Pentagon budget proposal slashes subsidies for commissaries.
Homeless Targeted by Cellphone Scam
Krystal Steinmetz on February 26, 2014
The victims end up with hundreds or thousands of dollars of debt, making their situation even more desperate.
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