Krystal Steinmetz
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 14, 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.
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 7, 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?
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