Krystal Steinmetz
Year of the Gun: Americans’ Pursuit of Firearms Surged in 2015
Krystal Steinmetz on January 4, 2016
The FBI conducted a mind-boggling 44 firearm background checks per minute during 2015 — a figure that indicates record-high gun sales. Here’s what’s behind it.
Can the ‘Oprah Effect’ Save Weight Watchers?
Krystal Steinmetz on January 3, 2016
Now that the struggling weight loss company is endorsed and partly owned by the former talk show queen, will Weight Watchers share the same success as other brands she has blessed?
New Hotel Chain Fee Riles Travelers
Krystal Steinmetz on January 3, 2016
A new charge aimed at reducing cancellations at Hilton-owned hotels is catching some customers by surprise — and not in a good way.
Are Emoji-Based Passwords the Key to Hampering Hackers?
Krystal Steinmetz on January 3, 2016
If these researchers have it right, you may be able to shed lengthy, hard-to-remember passwords for a picture and pattern-based system. 🙂
The Most Hated US Internet Provider Is…
Krystal Steinmetz on December 30, 2015
Although many consumers aren’t happy with their Internet service provider, this one clearly leads the pack for most consumer complaints.
Check Out This Employee Perk: A $10,000 Resigning Bonus
Krystal Steinmetz on December 30, 2015
A New York-based lingerie retailer has employed some unconventional strategies in its effort to build a positive workplace culture.
Introducing: Jeans That Never Need Washing?
Krystal Steinmetz on December 30, 2015
A California startup says its new denim jeans don’t need washing and will never stink or stain. They could save us a lot of water, but will the technology pan out?
New Study Reveals the High Cost of Being a Female
Krystal Steinmetz on April 13, 2026
Women — on average — earn less and pay more for many products than men. The solution, however, may be at their fingertips.
Why Certain Online Games Lead Your Kids to Overeat
Krystal Steinmetz on December 23, 2015
A study shows how online games with images of food in them are linked to an increase in childhood obesity.
Why Hop Production Is Really Hopping This Year
Krystal Steinmetz on December 23, 2015
A growing love of craft beers helped push hop prices to record highs this year, making 2015 a banner year for hop growers.
5 Money Lessons We Learned From ‘Star Wars’
Krystal Steinmetz on December 21, 2015
The epic space saga may take place “in a galaxy far, far away,” but there’s a lot “Star Wars” can teach you about money management.
Stop Letting Your Kid Win at Board Games
Krystal Steinmetz on December 21, 2015
‘Tis the season for the board game, but psychologists urge you not to throw the game just to make your kid feel good. That can teach the wrong lesson.
Hate Restaurants’ Automatic Tipping Policies? This Trend Will Please You
Krystal Steinmetz on December 21, 2015
A federal tax change is prompting restaurants to alter the way they charge large groups for gratuity. Many diners will be happy, though servers might suffer.
Company Orders U.S. Employees, Workaholics Included, to Take Vacation
Krystal Steinmetz on December 21, 2015
An Italian company, grappling with how to get its U.S. workers to take a real break, puts in place a mandatory vacation policy.
Teens May Soon Be Barred From Tanning Beds
Krystal Steinmetz on December 21, 2015
Rules proposed by the FDA would make indoor tanning beds available only to people older than 18 and require more warnings of cancer risks for adult users.
What’s in Pepsi’s New ‘Healthier’ Vending Machines?
Krystal Steinmetz on December 21, 2015
If you want a candy bar and a soda, you’ll have to look elsewhere.
LifeLock to Pay $100 Million to Settle FTC Contempt Charges
Krystal Steinmetz on December 17, 2015
In what the FTC described as a ‘particularly troubling’ case, the government accuses the identity theft protection firm of deceptive advertising and failing to protect customers’ data.
Caution: This Year’s Hottest Gift May Burst Into Flames
Krystal Steinmetz on December 17, 2015
Hoverboards — who wouldn’t want one of those? But their risk as a fire hazard has prompted the postal service and airlines to bar them and some retailers to pull them off the shelves.
Here’s Why That Holiday Bonus May Not Be As Good As It Sounds
Krystal Steinmetz on December 17, 2015
One-time bonuses are on the rise, but the practice seems to be nudging out more lasting pay increases.
Lawsuit Claims Popular Hair Product Makes Women Go Bald
Krystal Steinmetz on December 17, 2015
A celebrity-endorsed hair product line is entangled in a class-action lawsuit as hundreds of women allege that the products caused scalp irritation, rashes and baldness.
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