Krystal Steinmetz
Obama Proposal Aims to Protect Americans From Bad (Read: Costly) Retirement Advice
Krystal Steinmetz on February 23, 2015
The White House says new rules for financial advisers could save working- and middle-class families up to $17 billion a year.
Americans Love Nordstrom, Costco and Amazon, And Then There’s Wal-Mart …
Krystal Steinmetz on February 23, 2015
Find out which retailers did (and did not) make the grade in the latest American Customer Satisfaction Index report.
10 Jobs With the Biggest Pay Gap Between Men and Women
Krystal Steinmetz on March 3, 2021
Despite progress, a gender gap persists across the board. Here are some of the professions with the dubious distinction of exceeding the average level of pay inequality.
90 Percent of Americans Just Say No to Mobile Payments
Krystal Steinmetz on February 20, 2015
Americans trust mobile payments, but so far they don’t see a reason to use them, study says.
Amazon Expands Near-Instant Delivery Service
Krystal Steinmetz on February 20, 2015
Amazon’s Prime Now two-hour delivery is expanding in New York and plans to do so elsewhere. Could your city be next?
Wal-Mart’s Pay Raises Could Pack a Positive Punch
Krystal Steinmetz on February 19, 2015
The big box giant could pour as much as $1.5 billion into the economy and spark raise increases at other companies.
Cheap, Painless Tattoo Removal Cream? It’s In The Works
Krystal Steinmetz on February 19, 2015
A Canadian PhD student is developing a cream that could help you get rid of regrettable body art without damaging your skin.
Survey: Remote Workers More Productive and Reliable Than In-Office Peers
Krystal Steinmetz on February 19, 2015
They may be wearing their pajamas all day, but they are anything but lazy, study says.
The Happiest Employee Award Goes To…
Krystal Steinmetz on February 18, 2015
A recent study found the construction industry has the happiest employees in the workforce. Here’s why.
New Ads on Facebook Help Businesses Target Individuals
Krystal Steinmetz on February 18, 2015
Facebook’s new product ads allow businesses to highlight products based on users interests, location and previously visited web sites.
Why Your Next Candy Bar Might Taste a Little Different
Krystal Steinmetz on February 18, 2015
Nestle moves to make its chocolate candies a little healthier.
Here’s an Idea: Use Your Vacation Days or Else…
Krystal Steinmetz on February 17, 2015
Japan is considering a proposal to require workers to use their vacation time. Should the U.S. follow suit?
Could Devaluing SSNs Stymie Security Breaches?
Krystal Steinmetz on February 17, 2015
Cyberattacks have affected millions of Americans in recent years, and the problem only worsens. Are Social Security numbers part of the problem and possibly key to the solution?
In Your 30s and Still Not Rich? The Odds Are Stacked Against You
Krystal Steinmetz on June 5, 2015
A Federal Reserve Bank of New York study reveals that lifetime earnings are largely determined by what you make in your first 10 years.
Techie Gets Fat Bounty for Spotting Hole in Facebook Code
Krystal Steinmetz on February 16, 2015
A “white hat” hacker in India ferreted out a flaw in Facebook code that could have been disastrously exploited. He reported it instead.
Report: Payday Loans Jeopardize Whole Communities
Krystal Steinmetz on February 16, 2015
A Howard University report argues that small-dollar, high-interest payday loans threaten to push already vulnerable communities into poverty.
Feds Go After Mortgage Firms for Deceptive Ads, Targeting Elderly
Krystal Steinmetz on February 16, 2015
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says these lenders were falsely suggesting a government affiliation in pursuit of reverse mortgage customers.
If You Live Here, You Probably Don’t Have (or Want) a Car
Krystal Steinmetz on February 13, 2015
Nearly 1 in 10 American households does not own a vehicle. Here are some of the cities where many people find that the costs of car ownership outweigh the benefits.
AmEx-Costco Divorce, and What it Changes for Customers
Krystal Steinmetz on February 13, 2015
After a 16-year partnership, Costco and AmEx are calling it quits. The split delivers a serious blow to AmEx’s market value, but the adjustment for customers should be modest.
Expedia Buys Orbitz, Creating Online Booking Mega-Agency; What it Means for Travelers
Krystal Steinmetz on February 13, 2015
Expedia’s acquisition gives it a bigger market share of online booking, pitting it head-to-head with Priceline.
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