Krystal Steinmetz
If Economic Recovery is Passing You By, You’re Far From Alone
Krystal Steinmetz on January 28, 2015
Millions of Americans continue to be trapped in a cycle of debt and financial insecurity, a new report says.
World’s Worst Passwords: Did Yours Make the List?
Krystal Steinmetz on January 27, 2015
If your password is “123456” or “password,” do yourself a favor and change it now.
Pregnant? There’s a Wine For You!
Krystal Steinmetz on January 27, 2015
Just because you’re expecting doesn’t mean you have to feel left out of the party.
In ‘Warning’ to Mortgage Market, Government Slaps Two Big Banks With $35.7 Million in Penalties
Krystal Steinmetz on January 23, 2015
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo loan officers illegally engaged in kickback scheme with a title company.
A $29 Smartphone? Yep
Krystal Steinmetz on January 26, 2015
The Nokia 215, launched by Microsoft, is the world’s cheapest smartphone.
AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint…and Google?
Krystal Steinmetz on January 26, 2015
Google lays the groundwork to sell wireless service directly to consumers.
Amazon Yanks Its Diapers for Design Change
Krystal Steinmetz on January 22, 2015
Amazon pulled its Elements diapers, less than two months after they were introduced.
Milk Turnaround Promises a Bright Spot in Your Budget
Krystal Steinmetz on January 22, 2015
After setting record high prices last year, the cost of milk is expected to take a dramatic drop this year.
FTC: Credit Report Errors Can Take Years to Fix
Krystal Steinmetz on January 22, 2015
The Federal Trade Commission found that some people get so tired of fighting to fix an error on their credit report that they end up giving up and living with the mistake.
Federal Judge Clobbers Dish for Telemarketing Violations
Krystal Steinmetz on January 21, 2015
An U.S. District judge found Dish Network liable for more than 57 million illegal telemarketing calls, including Do-Not-Call violations.
Watch the Super Bowl for Free, No Cable Required
Krystal Steinmetz on January 22, 2015
NBC is providing a free, 11-hour live-stream of the Super Bowl.
Kiss-and-Drop Fee at the Airport: It’s Already Happening in the UK
Krystal Steinmetz on January 21, 2015
Several airports in the U.K. charge drivers, including taxis, a “kiss and drop” fee at the airport, and if you stay longer than the allotted waiting time, you could be fined.
Payday Lenders Pony Up Record Fine for Deceiving Borrowers
Krystal Steinmetz on January 21, 2015
The Federal Trade Commission has reached a record-setting settlement with two payday lenders affiliated with race car driver Scott Tucker for charging customers undisclosed fees.
‘Breastaurants’ Thrive as Other Eateries Struggle
Krystal Steinmetz on January 21, 2015
It seems the keys to attracting diners to casual, sit-down restaurants are unique menu items and cleavage-baring servers.
Experts ID Top Threat to Global Stability: ‘Staggering’ Inequality
Krystal Steinmetz on January 20, 2015
A new report identifies the growing gap between the rich and the poor as the biggest global risk in the next decade.
That Sinking Feeling: Most Americans Say They Can’t Keep Up With the Cost of Living
Krystal Steinmetz on January 20, 2015
A new Pew report reveals that 55 percent of Americans believe they’re falling behind financially.
Millennials Spend Big Bucks on Media
Krystal Steinmetz on January 20, 2015
Deloitte predicts that North American millennials will spend $62 billion this year on movies, music, television and other media content.
Obama Wants to Tax the Rich to Cover Tax Cuts for the Middle Class
Krystal Steinmetz on January 20, 2015
President Obama will use his State of the Union address to propose tax changes that could help reduce the yawning wealth gap in the U.S.
Google is Pulling Google Glass from the Public
Krystal Steinmetz on January 16, 2015
The sales of Google’s smart glasses will soon be stopped so Google can work on a new version of the glasses.
Coke Makes Extra Money From Your Guilt Over Drinking Coke
Krystal Steinmetz on January 16, 2015
Sales of tiny Cokes are soaring as many Americans try to cut back on calories and sugar. But those adorably small Cokes come at a premium price.
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