Krystal Steinmetz
Massive Anthem Cyberattack: Are You At Risk?
Krystal Steinmetz on February 7, 2015
Here’s what up to 80 million Anthem customers need to know about the cyberattack at the nation’s second-largest health insurance company.
Big Brown Wants You to Pay Extra for Home Deliveries
Krystal Steinmetz on February 6, 2015
UPS will soon start assessing a surcharge for residential package deliveries.
America’s Best Jobs, Ranked by Glassdoor
Krystal Steinmetz on February 6, 2015
Glassdoor rates the top 25 jobs in the country, based on earning potential, job openings and career opportunities.
Alibaba Runs Drone Delivery Trial in China While Amazon Waits on US Approval
Krystal Steinmetz on February 6, 2015
China’s mega-e-tailer has started a test using drones to deliver tea packets in three Chinese cities. Does it mean they have left Amazon in the dust?
Financial Infidelity? Many Partners Hide Purchases or Accounts
Krystal Steinmetz on February 4, 2015
Report: Americans who keep secrets about money from their spouse or partner are courting disaster.
Loan Servicer to Forgive $480 Million in High-Cost Student Debt
Krystal Steinmetz on February 4, 2015
Corinthian College students were lured into predatory loans and “destined to default,” government agency says.
Which Drugs Live Up to Their Advertised Hype?
Krystal Steinmetz on January 31, 2020
Drug manufacturers spend billions to entice consumers to take their meds. Consumer Reports suggests you study the fine print.
Look Out, Uber. Google Cars Might Merge Into Your Lane
Krystal Steinmetz on February 3, 2015
The Internet giant is considering a venture that would put it in direct competition with Uber, a company it’s invested big bucks in.
Study: Smarter Americans Prefer iPhones
Krystal Steinmetz on February 3, 2015
A new study suggests that college-educated consumers lean toward iPhones, not Androids.
Feds Target Auto Title Lenders for Deceptive ‘Zero Percent’ Loans
Krystal Steinmetz on February 3, 2015
Lenders failed to disclose how mind-boggling rates and fees could come into play.
Pay For That Big Mac With a Hug or Other Lovin’ Act
Krystal Steinmetz on February 3, 2015
Through Valentine’s Day, McDonald’s will randomly select customers to pay for their food with little displays of love instead of money.
Intuit Backpedals on Controversial TurboTax Changes, Offers Free Upgrade
Krystal Steinmetz on February 3, 2015
Faced with a backlash from angry customers, the maker of the popular tax software program has reversed a change that would have made the program more costly for many.
Amazon Prime Memberships Spike, Profits Soar
Krystal Steinmetz on February 2, 2015
Despite a $20 increase in its Prime fees, Amazon Prime membership numbers soared, and the company crushed analysts’ earnings expectations.
FTC Shuts Down Diploma Mills for Peddling Useless Credentials
Krystal Steinmetz on January 31, 2015
The Federal Trade Commission says these operations bilked consumers out of $11 million for worthless high school diplomas.
Are You Still Part of the Shrinking Middle Class?
Krystal Steinmetz on February 2, 2015
Find out the 10 states where the middle class is dwindling fastest, and not because people are becoming richer.
The Best (and Worst) States to Spend Your Golden Years
Krystal Steinmetz on February 2, 2015
How the needs of older people are addressed varies widely across the nation.
Comcast Renames Customer ‘A**hole’ on Billing Statement
Krystal Steinmetz on January 29, 2015
A customer service rep was having a bad day, apparently, when this ill-advised move was made.
What’s Your State’s Integrity Grade?
Krystal Steinmetz on January 29, 2015
In an investigation looking at things like public transparency and accountability, the report says not a single state earned an A.
A Third of Americans Would Rather Give Up Sex Than Cellphones
Krystal Steinmetz on January 22, 2022
A recent survey looks at how our love for cellphones stacks up against our desire for sex, vacation days, friends and dinner out.
Sorry Football Fans, NFL Mobile App Leaked Users’ Personal Data
Krystal Steinmetz on February 2, 2015
The NFL “addressed” the security breach, but not until after emails, addresses and other information leaked.
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