Krystal Steinmetz
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 22, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 17, 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 17, 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 16, 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 16, 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.
Reaching for a Sports Drink or Vitamin Water? Read This First
Krystal Steinmetz on September 15, 2015
Health experts suggest you bypass most of those “healthy” drinks on the grocery store shelves. Here’s why.
Applying for College Financial Aid Just Got a Little Easier
Krystal Steinmetz on September 15, 2015
How a newly streamlined process is geared to help students and families get an accurate picture of college costs earlier in the year and make better decisions.
Why U.S. Pumpkin Sales Plummet, Even as Our Taste for Pumpkin Peaks
Krystal Steinmetz on September 14, 2015
Our love for this seasonal flavor has not waned, but Americans tend to choose the fattening versions of what could be a healthy food.
Do Jessica Alba’s ‘Honest’ Products Make Dishonest Claims?
Krystal Steinmetz on September 14, 2015
The Honest Co. founded by the actress has recently been hit with two lawsuits. Find out why consumers are suing the eco-friendly firm.
Your Driver’s License Soon May Not Work as Airport I.D.
Krystal Steinmetz on September 14, 2015
Air travelers from one of four states with licenses that don’t meet the federal standards could be affected as soon as 2016. Here are the details.
AMA Warns Health Insurance Mergers Will Drive Up Patient Costs
Krystal Steinmetz on September 9, 2015
Critics in the medical establishment say the proposed mergers involving four major insurance companies will undermine quality medical care. Here’s why.
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