Krystal Steinmetz
Massive Drug Company Merger Adds Up to Major Tax Benefits (for Them)
Krystal Steinmetz on November 24, 2015
A $160 billion pharmaceutical company merger will allow Viagra-making Pfizer to move its headquarters out of the United States.
Starwood Hotels Data Breach Detected at 54 Hotels
Krystal Steinmetz on November 23, 2015
Hackers used malware to steal customers’ payment card information from Starwood hotels across the country, including some Sheraton, Westin and W hotels. Are you at risk?
Are You Past Due With Uncle Sam? You Could Lose Your Passport
Krystal Steinmetz on November 23, 2015
An amendment included in the federal highway bill authorizes the government to deny or revoke passports for tax delinquent Americans. Find out how much money you have to owe before the State Department comes after your passport.
AMA Calls for a Ban on Prescription Drug Advertisements to Save Patients Money
Krystal Steinmetz on March 4, 2021
The American Medical Association says direct-to-consumer ads are driving up treatment costs, but their efforts to ban the ads will likely run into a legal challenge.
Women’s Earnings Will Catch Up to Men’s (Got a Century?)
Krystal Steinmetz on November 22, 2015
Despite some progress toward gender equality, the pace is glacial and the United States is backsliding, according to a new report.
Imported from Sweden: Spotify’s Remarkable Parental Leave Policy
Krystal Steinmetz on November 19, 2015
The music streaming company is offering new moms and dads six full months of paid leave and more — benefits that are nearly unheard of in the United States.
Major Insurer Warns It May Exit as Obamacare Provider
Krystal Steinmetz on November 19, 2015
In a blow to the ACA, UnitedHealth lowered profit expectations, blaming deterioration of its individual insurance plans offered through the government-run exchanges.
Black Market Offering: Patti LaBelle’s Sweet Potato Pies
Krystal Steinmetz on November 19, 2015
The Godmother of Soul’s sweet potato pies — priced at $3.48 at Wal-Mart — are now selling for nearly 12 times that amount on the black market. Here’s how it happened.
Beware the ‘Secret Sister Gift Exchange’
Krystal Steinmetz on November 18, 2015
As the saying goes, if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. In this case, it is also illegal.
Will Sprint’s Rate-Slashing Offer Get Customers to Switch?
Krystal Steinmetz on November 18, 2015
Sprint says it will cut consumers’ wireless bills by 50 percent if they dump their current service in favor of Sprint. But there are some catches.
Delta Bans Pets From Traveling as Checked Baggage
Krystal Steinmetz on November 18, 2015
Travelers will have to pay a fee to carry-on their smaller pets and even more to transport larger pets on Delta.
Gift Cards Have Lowered Fees and Bumped Up Consumer Protections
Krystal Steinmetz on November 17, 2015
Gift cards have become a favorite choice for the holidays. Now that more cards are low on fees and high on security, they’re also a consumer-friendly present this holiday season.
Report: Ultra-High-Definition TVs Can Be Huge Energy Hogs
Krystal Steinmetz on November 17, 2015
While ultra-high-definition TVs produce lifelike vibrant pictures, a new report found that they may boost viewers’ annual energy bills by 30 percent.
For-Profit College Operator to Forgive $102.8 Million in Student Loans
Krystal Steinmetz on November 17, 2015
Some 80,000 students in EDMC-operated schools will receive debt relief. In a separate agreement, the company is to pay $95.5 million to settle allegations of illegal recruiting techniques.
Gobble, Gobble: Turkey Prices Soar to Record High
Krystal Steinmetz on November 16, 2015
Find out why your Thanksgiving turkey could be eating up more of your holiday meal budget this year.
Rare Alignment: Parents and Teens Agree on This Health Issue
Krystal Steinmetz on November 16, 2015
The public health apparatus is lumbering along on regulating e-cigarettes, but parents and teens are out in front on this one.
Millennials Vote With Their Feet on Choice of Banks
Krystal Steinmetz on November 16, 2015
Why many young Americans are dumping big banks and moving their money to smaller banks and credit unions.
Ways That Parents Play Dirty to Score Hot Holiday Gifts for Kids
Krystal Steinmetz on November 15, 2015
Lying, cutting lines, pushing and impersonating a store clerk are just a few of the things people admit to when they are toy shopping, a new survey says.
Help (Urgently) Wanted: 100,000 New STEM Teachers
Krystal Steinmetz on November 15, 2015
The race is on to train the number of educators qualified to teach science, technology, engineering and math that will be required to prepare U.S. students for the future.
Divorcing? Why You Should Hire a New Financial Adviser
Krystal Steinmetz on November 15, 2015
At this critical juncture, what’s called for is a financial adviser — probably a new one — and not just your attorney, for money planning advice.
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