Krystal Steinmetz
Amazon Offers Full Refunds on All Hoverboards
Krystal Steinmetz on January 21, 2016
While the feds investigate fires and accidents that are apparently related to the self-balancing boards, the online retail giant becomes the first to offer refunds.
iPhone Users: This Is an Update You Should Not Ignore
Krystal Steinmetz on January 21, 2016
The latest Apple security update may sound routine, but a computer security expert explains why it’s important for iPhone users to install it right away. Here’s how to do it.
Survey: 40 Percent of Americans Are All Work, No Play
Krystal Steinmetz on January 20, 2016
Why Americans are taking less vacation than ever before — and why it’s not good for anyone!
More Than 500,000 Americans Will Soon Lose Food Stamps
Krystal Steinmetz on January 20, 2016
As 22 states reinstate previously waived work requirements for SNAP benefits, thousands of our nation’s poorest adults will see their food stamps disappear.
Gun-Buying Rush Swamps FBI Background Checkers
Krystal Steinmetz on January 20, 2016
The FBI is diverting staff from other areas and planning to dramatically increase its workforce dedicated to conducting background checks to meet surging demand for guns.
Why Your State Tax Refund May Be Late This Year
Krystal Steinmetz on January 19, 2016
Find out why it’s more important than ever to file your taxes early this year.
Finally: A Way to Rid Your iPhone of Those Pesky Default Apps
Krystal Steinmetz on January 19, 2016
If you’re tired of Apple’s default apps cluttering your iPhone or iPad, you’re going to want to check out these clever tricks to hide them.
Buyer Beware: Hoverboards’ Safety Mark Said to Be Bogus
Krystal Steinmetz on January 19, 2016
Underwriters Laboratories has accused Illinois-based Swagway of using fake UL safety certification marks on its hoverboards.
Don’t Pay for These 6 Things
Krystal Steinmetz on January 18, 2016
When you’re trying to save money, every little bit counts. Find out how you can get some everyday items for free and pad your pockets (or your bank account) with the savings.
Hey, College Applicants: Guess Who Is Checking Out Your Facebook Page
Krystal Steinmetz on January 18, 2016
In rapidly growing numbers, college admissions officers are researching potential students on social media. Here’s how it could affect your applications, for better or worse.
How Your Waiter’s Waistline Could Affect Yours — and Your Pocketbook
Krystal Steinmetz on January 18, 2016
A recent study found that a waiter’s weight influences the amount of food and drinks we order when eating out. Here’s the skinny.
Boomers Flock to Rentals, Putting Even More Pressure on the Market
Krystal Steinmetz on January 17, 2016
Why U.S. renters are looking a bit grayer these days, and what it means if you’re looking for a new place to live.
Lawsuit: Use of Tainted Plastic Resulted in Toxic Medical Devices
Krystal Steinmetz on January 17, 2016
A class-action suit claims that Boston Scientific knowingly used counterfeit material from China to manufacture vaginal mesh implants, resulting in bleeding, infections and other health problems.
Guess Who Gets the Millions From Yahoo’s Email Privacy Settlement (Not Users)
Krystal Steinmetz on January 17, 2016
The Internet giant has agreed to fork over $4 million to settle a class-action lawsuit brought against it for its process of scanning email. It’s easy to see how the lawyers will benefit, but the users? Not so much.
These 3 Big Banks Collected $6 Billion in ATM and Overdraft Fees
Krystal Steinmetz on January 14, 2016
For consumers, ATM and overdraft fees are a scourge, but for bankers they are crazy profitable. Find out the worst offenders for 2015.
What’s Really in Your Yogurt? Chobani Ad Campaign Has Rivals Upset
Krystal Steinmetz on January 14, 2016
General Mills is suing rival yogurt maker Chobani over an ad campaign that claims Yoplait yogurt contains pesticide. Here’s the skinny.
Goldman Sachs to Pay $5.1 Billion in ‘Toxic Mortgage’ Settlement
Krystal Steinmetz on January 14, 2016
The settlement puts to rest a probe of the investment bank’s role in bundling and selling shady mortgage-backed securities in the years leading up to the financial crisis.
Feeling Blue? Blame the 1 Percent
Krystal Steinmetz on January 13, 2016
A new study reveals that as the rich get even richer, the well-being of everyone else takes an emotional hit.
Did Child Slaves Help Produce Your Chocolate Bar?
Krystal Steinmetz on January 13, 2016
A U.S. Court ruled that a lawsuit against Nestle, Archer Daniels Midland and Cargill can go forward. It will consider allegations that the companies aided the exploitation of child labor in cocoa harvesting in West Africa.
5 Ways Scammers Are Going After Grandma’s Money
Krystal Steinmetz on January 13, 2016
America’s seniors can fight back against fraud by keeping themselves educated on the sneaky ways criminals (and sometimes seniors’ own family members) are going after their money. Check out some of the most common forms of elder fraud.
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