Krystal Steinmetz
Gender Wage Gap Is Not Just Unfair — It’s Depressing
Krystal Steinmetz on January 12, 2016
New research suggests that higher levels of mood disorders among women in the workplace may be more environmental than biological.
Fitbit Woes: Product Complaints, Lawsuits and Tanking Stocks
Krystal Steinmetz on January 12, 2016
The wearables tech company is suffering a bout of ill health as it faces two separate lawsuits, plunging share prices and a lukewarm reception to its newest gadget.
NFL Cheerleaders Have Something Big to Cheer About
Krystal Steinmetz on January 12, 2016
The Buffalo Jills can move forward with a class action lawsuit against the Buffalo Bills demanding better wages and treatment, a judge ruled.
Study Homes In on the Key to Happiness
Krystal Steinmetz on January 11, 2016
New research suggests that stacking your priorities this way — with money a notch below time — can make a real difference in your sense of well-being.
For Sale: Playboy Mansion (Playboy Included)
Krystal Steinmetz on January 11, 2016
Hugh Hefner’s five-acre Los Angeles estate just hit the market with a $200 million asking price. The buyer has to agree to allow Hefner to live there until he dies.
Sticker Shock: Pfizer Hikes Prices for 105 Drugs
Krystal Steinmetz on January 31, 2020
Viagra, the little blue pill for erectile dysfunction, is just one of the dozens of commonly used drugs that cost more now. Some of the increases are up a whopping 20 percent.
Cautionary Tale: This iPhone Feature Led to a $2,000 Monthly Bill
Krystal Steinmetz on January 11, 2016
A teenager (and his family) found out the hard way that a setting on his iPhone was allowing him to devour his data allowance at a frightening pace — and outrageous cost.
42 Percent of Millennials Are Engaging in This Risky Financial Behavior
Krystal Steinmetz on January 11, 2016
A new report reveals that many millennials are struggling financially and turning to some alternative — and usually costly — financial services to make ends meet.
New York Offers Relief to Thousands of Debt-Burdened Grads
Krystal Steinmetz on January 11, 2016
The Empire State has launched the country’s first income-based student loan repayment program. Find out how the program works and who can benefit.
Microsoft to Internet Explorer Users: Update Now or Else
Krystal Steinmetz on January 7, 2016
The tech giant is pulling the plug on tech support and security updates for older versions of its Web browser. Here’s what you need to know.
4 Sites That Make Finding College Scholarships Quick and Easy
Krystal Steinmetz on January 7, 2016
If you’re looking for money to pay for college (beyond student loans) you’ll want to check out these top scholarship search websites.
Now Your Smartphone Can Tell You If You’re Pregnant
Krystal Steinmetz on January 7, 2016
A First Response product unveiled this week demonstrates that there truly is an app for everything. But do you really need an electronic “congratulations”?
U.S. Cities That Have Racked Up the Fattest Credit Card Debt
Krystal Steinmetz on January 6, 2016
After a lull during the Great Recession, the use of plastic is resurgent in the U.S. economy. Find out who leads the pack in the return to swipe- now, pay-later behavior.
Ridiculously Cool: New Smart Fridge Helps You Shop — and More
Krystal Steinmetz on January 6, 2016
A newly unveiled refrigerator from Samsung looks like a huge smartphone and acts like one in many ways. See if these features are worth the price to you.
Drumroll, Please: From the Maker of Patti (LaBelle) Pies … Patti Cakes
Krystal Steinmetz on January 6, 2016
The “Godmother of Soul” was so successful with her sweet potato pies that a black market grew up around them. Can her new dessert offerings get the same rave reviews?
How to Bag an Extra $5K in 2016
Krystal Steinmetz on January 5, 2016
There are steps you can take now — one as simple as making a phone call — so you end this year with some extra dough in your bank account.
‘Brain Training’ Company to Pay $2 Million for Bogus Claims
Krystal Steinmetz on January 5, 2016
The company behind Lumosity claimed that its online games would make players smarter and even delay the onset of dementia. Federal regulators were not impressed.
Hawaii ‘at the Forefront’ With New Tobacco Control Law
Krystal Steinmetz on January 5, 2016
The Aloha State raises the legal smoking age to 21 and applies new restrictions on e-cigarettes.
5 Essential Products That Will Be Cheaper This Year
Krystal Steinmetz on January 4, 2016
Another reason to celebrate the start of 2016: It promises relief for your budget, with lower prices predicted on household necessities from heating oil to milk.
Fill Out This Student Financial Aid Form Early or Risk Missing Out on Thousands
Krystal Steinmetz on January 4, 2016
If you need help covering college costs, completing the “FAFSA” should be at the top of your priority list, especially in states that dole out that aid on a first-come, first-served basis. Here’s what you need to know.
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