Krystal Steinmetz
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.
Is Bitcoin About to Bite the Dust?
Krystal Steinmetz on February 25, 2014
The Mt. Gox shutdown is the latest setback in the volatile Bitcoin marketplace.
Apple Fixes Security Flaw, Finally
Krystal Steinmetz on February 25, 2014
After four long days, Apple finally fixed a serious security flaw in its OS X software.
Rising Divorce Rate Indicates Better Economy
Krystal Steinmetz on February 25, 2014
A new study says an economic uptick is the green light some couples have been waiting for to call it quits.
Exxon CEO on Fracking: Not in my Backyard!
Krystal Steinmetz on February 24, 2014
Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson has joined a lawsuit to block the construction of a water tower for a local fracking project. The tower is near his home.
Overstock.com Fined $6.8M for False Advertising
Krystal Steinmetz on February 24, 2014
A California court found the discount retailer overstated how much consumers would save. Overstock.com has said it will appeal.
Netflix, Comcast Reach Deal to Improve Video Streaming
Krystal Steinmetz on February 24, 2014
Video-streaming giant Netflix agrees to pay Comcast, the nation’s largest broadband provider, for more speed and better access for Netflix customers. Does that mean a price increase?
Half of Renters and Landlords Don’t Understand Rental Laws
Krystal Steinmetz on February 21, 2014
A new survey shows that both landlords and tenants don’t understand the basics. Do you? You can take a quiz.
Beef Prices Hit Record High
Krystal Steinmetz on February 21, 2014
Years of drought and dwindling cattle herds have forced retail beef prices up, and there’s no end in sight.
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