Krystal Steinmetz
Are You Ready to Fly on a Plane With No Pilot?
Krystal Steinmetz on May 13, 2015
Google may be looking beyond driverless cars to pilotless commercial planes. Sounds scary, but it could be more reliable, some argue.
Check Out This Tiny Computer With a $9 Price Tag
Krystal Steinmetz on May 13, 2015
Nine guys in Oakland get massive Kickstarter backing and roll out a muscular computer that’s smaller than a credit card and cheaper than anything else on the market.
Verizon and Sprint to Pay $158M to Settle Cramming Charges
Krystal Steinmetz on May 13, 2015
The wireless carriers allegedly stuck customers with millions in unauthorized charges. If you think you were a victim, here’s how to submit a claim.
Will This Invention Replace Flight Attendants and Food Trolleys?
Krystal Steinmetz on May 12, 2015
Patent filing suggests an alternative to the traditional system of trolleys and flight attendants. Here’s the scoop.
The Grads Most Likely to Pay Off Student Loans
Krystal Steinmetz on July 13, 2015
A new report reveals that a good indicator of whether you’ll pay off your student loans is which college you attend. The list of top schools is not as obvious as you’d think.
How the Health of U.S. Moms Stacks Up in Global Ranking
Krystal Steinmetz on May 11, 2015
Hint: American moms are between Somali moms (at the low end) and Norwegians (with the highest ranking), and by some measures on par with the Serbians.
Does Grandpa Have a Smartphone? It Could be His Key to Independence
Krystal Steinmetz on May 11, 2015
A new study reveals that seniors with cellphones use them differently, but love them more than younger users. Here are the details.
Cool Trend for Women: FYOE (Freeze Your Own Eggs) Parties
Krystal Steinmetz on May 11, 2015
Forget Tupperware parties. These get-togethers sell women on safeguarding the option of motherhood.
Bon Appetit! Crickets, Anyone?
Krystal Steinmetz on May 9, 2015
Insects, such as crickets, could be the way to address growing global food demands. Here are some companies attempting to create a taste for bug-based foods in the United States.
Vanishing Campuses: 29 Colleges to Shut Down
Krystal Steinmetz on May 10, 2015
Cascading closures could signal the beginning of the end for for-profit colleges. Here’s the latest.
College Majors That Land the 10 Best (and Worst) Paying Jobs
Krystal Steinmetz on May 8, 2015
Although college graduates earn about $1 million more throughout their lifetime than high school grads, they need to choose their major carefully.
Now Showing: Amazon Prime Video — in Flight
Krystal Steinmetz on May 7, 2015
Amazon Prime members who fly with this airline won’t need to rush to download their favorite shows before taking off. They can get video free, unlimited and streaming on board.
Credit: The Good, the Bad and (Also Bad) the Invisible
Krystal Steinmetz on May 7, 2015
Some 26 million Americans lack a credit file, which has an impact that goes beyond difficulty accessing loans. Here’s the problem.
LA Sues Wells Fargo for Creepy Tactics That Cost Customers
Krystal Steinmetz on May 7, 2015
LA alleges that Wells Fargo employees opened fraudulent accounts for unwitting customers and committed other outrages.
How McDonald’s Plans to ‘Reset’ Its Struggling Business
Krystal Steinmetz on May 6, 2015
What will it take to manage a turnaround? The chain is pondering “hot, fresh food” and re-imagining millenials, among other things.
6 Simple, Charming Gifts to Celebrate Your Mom
Krystal Steinmetz on May 6, 2015
Wondering what to get mom this year? Here are some ideas for every budget, plus one big hint for those with no budget at all.
Guess How Many Funeral Homes are Breaking the Rules
Krystal Steinmetz on June 23, 2018
It’s probably easy to prey on customers who are grieving and don’t know their rights when planning a funeral. Read this now, so you won’t be caught off guard when the time comes.
New 401(k) Plans on the Wane: Should We Be Worried?
Krystal Steinmetz on May 4, 2015
Does this data mean Americans’ retirement savings are suffering? Here’s the scoop.
Want Fresh Eggs? Try Renting Chickens
Krystal Steinmetz on May 4, 2015
Here’s a way to get fresh eggs and try backyard farming, if you’re not sure you’re going to like it.
A Device That Will Allow You to Text and Drive Safely?
Krystal Steinmetz on May 4, 2015
The jury remains out on whether this is good news or another dangerous distraction. See what you think.
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