Krystal Steinmetz
How to Bag an Extra $5K in 2016
Krystal Steinmetz on January 6, 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 6, 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 5, 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.
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.
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