Krystal Steinmetz
Why Kickstarter Dropped Its ‘Unlimited Vacation’ Policy
Krystal Steinmetz on September 27, 2015
The popular crowdfunding site says too much flexibility actually undermined employees’ work-life balance. We’ll explain.
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Which State’s Tax Code Is Fairest of All?
Krystal Steinmetz on September 25, 2015
Here’s a ranking based on what Americans consider “fair.” Where does your state fall?
Check Out Colorado’s Tax Bonanza — Generated by Pot
Krystal Steinmetz on September 25, 2015
The state has already brought in more than double the pot tax revenue it collected last year — an amount surpassing its alcohol tax revenues.
CFPB Slaps Bank in Major Discriminatory Lending Case
Krystal Steinmetz on September 25, 2015
Federal officials allege ‘redlining’ by this New Jersey bank hindered access to mortgages in majority-black and Hispanic communities.
The 10 Best Companies for Working Moms
Krystal Steinmetz on September 24, 2015
Here are the firms that lead the way on maternity leave, advancement programs and other family friendly policies, according to an annual report by Working Mother magazine. Did your employer make the grade?
Shipping Perks Are the Way to Shoppers’ Hearts — and Wallets
Krystal Steinmetz on September 23, 2015
Find out what consumers will do or are willing to give up to get free shipping.
Hate Standing in Line at Starbucks? Now You Don’t Have To
Krystal Steinmetz on September 23, 2015
The popular coffee chain has launched a new app that means your latte waits for you rather than the other way around.
Census Data Reveal a Grim Fact About Male U.S. Workers’ Earning Power
Krystal Steinmetz on September 23, 2015
A new report says the average full-time working male in the U.S. is earning less than his counterpart did in 1973.
This Friday: Get a Deep Discount on Amazon Prime Membership
Krystal Steinmetz on September 30, 2015
For one day the e-commerce giant will offer Prime for about one-third off the normal price, in celebration of its recent five Emmy wins.
Halliburton to Pay a Whopping $18.3 Million in Workers’ Back Wages
Krystal Steinmetz on September 22, 2015
Oilfield service giant owes more than 1,000 workers in one of the biggest overtime recovery cases taken up by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Out of Control Phone Bill? Here’s How to Slash Your Costs
Krystal Steinmetz on September 22, 2015
Find out how pay-as-you-go and prepaid phone plans can rein in the runaway costs of communication.
This Pill Just Skyrocketed From $13.50 to $750
Krystal Steinmetz on September 22, 2015
Why a pharmaceutical company just hiked the price of a 62-year-old generic drug by a mind-boggling 5,000 percent. (Hint: Because it could.)
Using Everyday Opportunities to Teach Your Kids Money Smarts
Krystal Steinmetz on September 22, 2015
A strong financial foundation begins early. Even a trip to the shoe store can provide a child with a valuable lesson.
America’s 10 Most (and Least) Affordable Places to Own a Home
Krystal Steinmetz on September 18, 2015
In some parts of the country the average household spends a whopping 85 percent of its monthly income to cover mortgage, commuting and utilities, according to this analysis.
Ready or Not, Christmas Shopping Has Begun
Krystal Steinmetz on September 18, 2015
What’s more surprising than seeing Christmas decorations at this time of year is learning just how many people are already finished with their holiday shopping.
In Urban Push, Taco Bells Add Alcohol, Drop Drive-Thru
Krystal Steinmetz on September 18, 2015
The Tex-Mex chain hopes to lure city-dwelling millennials to “cantinas” with a new look and feel. Here’s the scoop.
A Massive Beer Merger Is Brewing
Krystal Steinmetz on September 17, 2015
Two of the biggest beer-makers in the world may join forces to form a beer empire with 18 of the top 40 beers in the world. Can it compete with the steady march of microbrews?
Debt-Relief Firm Accused of Bilking 21,000 Consumers
Krystal Steinmetz on September 17, 2015
The federal government alleges that this law firm collected tens of millions in illegal upfront fees from debt-laden consumers and did not deliver on promises to help them.
Colleges Where Students Shoulder the Heaviest Debt Loads
Krystal Steinmetz on September 17, 2015
A recent Brookings Institution report found that the student loan crisis is concentrated among nontraditional students at for-profit schools.
Sick of Being Crammed Into an Airplane? This Group Has Your Back(side)
Krystal Steinmetz on September 15, 2015
Passenger rights group lobbies for Congress to put a halt to ever-shrinking airplane seats, but the airline industry says the market, not government, should drive these choices.
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