Krystal Steinmetz
Should You Scrap Your Monthly Budget?
Krystal Steinmetz on November 3, 2015
Do you struggle with the wild variations in expenses that come with holidays, back-to-school supplies and your kids’ sporting gear? If monthly budgeting isn’t working for you, try this.
Amazon Makes a Move to Become More Family Friendly
Krystal Steinmetz on November 3, 2015
The e-commerce giant — recently lambasted by The New York Times as having a “bruising workplace” — is the latest tech company to seriously sweeten its parental leave policy.
The Case for Sharing Your Passwords
Krystal Steinmetz on November 3, 2015
We talk a lot about protecting ourselves against identity theft and data breaches, but don’t forget to give the key to sensitive information to least one trusted individual. Here’s why.
Countdown to 2016: Don’t Forget to Spend Your FSA Money
Krystal Steinmetz on November 2, 2015
Do you need prescriptions, an eye exam, orthodontia? If you have a flexible spending account with a balance, it’s time to use it, or risk losing your hard-earned FSA dollars.
Want the Job? Delete These 5 Lines From Your Cover Letter
Krystal Steinmetz on November 2, 2015
A great cover letter can make the difference between getting through the door or having your job application tossed in the recycle bin. To get there, avoid these empty lines like the plague.
This Type of Debt Is Up 56 Percent in a Decade
Krystal Steinmetz on November 2, 2015
A nonprofit group that follows the trend calls this exploding debt load a major policy issue.
To Wait – or Not to Wait – for Black Friday Deals?
Krystal Steinmetz on November 1, 2015
You could be missing out on some great deals if you wait until Black Friday to start your holiday shopping. What to buy now, and what purchases to hold back on.
Record Number of Americans Renounce Citizenship
Krystal Steinmetz on November 1, 2015
More and more Americans are giving up their U.S. passports and saying goodbye to Uncle Sam. Here’s why.
Fishy Business: That ‘Wild-Caught’ Salmon May Be Farmed
Krystal Steinmetz on November 1, 2015
Think twice before you shell out extra cash for salmon. There are certain times of the year when farmed fish is more likely to be mislabeled as wild.
These 5 Money Moves Could Save You $1,000
Krystal Steinmetz on October 29, 2015
If you want to pad your bank account with an extra $1,000 in the next 12 months, try these simple money moves and watch your bank balance rise.
New Budget Could Open the Gate for Robocalls to Your Cellphone
Krystal Steinmetz on October 29, 2015
A provision in the federal budget that creates an exception for some debt collectors runs counter to recent progress by the Federal Communications Commission to restrict non-emergency robocalls.
Corinthian Colleges Socked With $530 Million Judgment
Krystal Steinmetz on October 29, 2015
The court ruled against the shuttered for-profit college chain for its predatory lending practices, a decision that could lay the groundwork to help indebted former students.
Medicare Premium Increases: Not as Bad as Predicted
Krystal Steinmetz on November 26, 2019
The federal government’s budget agreement allows for modest increases in the short run. Long term, well, that’s another problem.
REI Says No to Black Friday, Will Close Stores
Krystal Steinmetz on October 28, 2015
The sporting goods chain is urging its customers and its workers to get outside instead of shopping on the day after Thanksgiving. Will that pay off in the long term?
What the Walgreens-Rite Aid Mega-Merger Could Mean for You
Krystal Steinmetz on October 28, 2015
If the $17 billion purchase gets a green light from regulators, the drugstore industry will essentially be consolidated into two big chains.
Good News! Lower Heating Bills Are on the Way
Krystal Steinmetz on October 27, 2015
Warmer than average temperatures is just one reason you may rack up savings on your energy bill this winter.
Should the US Raise the Smoking Age to 21?
Krystal Steinmetz on February 19, 2016
If the country’s leading pediatricians have their way, the United States will further restrict access to tobacco products.
Wal-Mart Seeks FAA Permission for Drone-Delivery Testing
Krystal Steinmetz on October 27, 2015
With the retail giant following drone program development by Amazon and China’s Alibaba, the race is on to go airborne.
Is a Low Credit Score Driving Up Your Monthly Bills?
Krystal Steinmetz on October 26, 2015
Companies may be billing you more than the next customer based on your credit report, but they have to let you know, and there are ways to fight it.
Sorry Carnivores: Health Research Shows Processed Meats Cause Cancer
Krystal Steinmetz on July 5, 2021
You might want to think twice before you scarf down that next piece of beef jerky or load up on ham for lunches. And that grilled steak is probably not a great idea either.
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