Krystal Steinmetz
With 3 Million Jobs Added in the US in 2014, Who Did the Hiring?
Krystal Steinmetz on January 14, 2015
Business and professional services, along with health care, saw major job gains last year.
Half of Homebuyers Don’t Shop for the Best Mortgage, and It Costs Them Plenty
Krystal Steinmetz on January 13, 2015
The CFPB says nearly half of U.S. homebuyers don’t shop around to find the best mortgage loan and seriously consider only one lender. To address the problem, it’s unveiled a new website.
If You’re a Kirin Drinker, You Can Get a Refund
Krystal Steinmetz on January 13, 2015
As part of a lawsuit settlement, Anheuser-Busch is refunding customers up to $50 for Kirin purchases made between 2009 and 2014.
Wanna Grow Old? You May Want to Move to One of These States
Krystal Steinmetz on January 13, 2015
A new report details which states have the highest (and lowest) life expectancies, and what contributing factors affect how old a state’s residents live to be.
1 In 3 Workers Will Jump Ship if They Don’t Get a Raise in 2015
Krystal Steinmetz on January 12, 2015
A new report reveals that as the U.S. job market improves, so does employees’ confidence that they’ll get a raise.
What Is the Poorest County in Your State?
Krystal Steinmetz on January 12, 2015
A new report details the bleak statistics of the most hard-up county in each of the 50 states.
Texas Payday Lenders Use Criminal Courts to Collect on Loans
Krystal Steinmetz on January 12, 2015
A new report says payday loan businesses in Texas are criminalizing borrowers who are unable to pay back their loans, even though that’s not allowed by state law.
Obama Proposes Free Community College for Students ‘Willing to Work for It’
Krystal Steinmetz on January 9, 2015
President Obama unveils a plan to allow up to 9 million students to attend community college without having to pay for their own tuition.
Which Hotels Offer Free Wi-Fi? It Depends
Krystal Steinmetz on January 9, 2015
Although some hotel chains offer free Wi-Fi to all of their guests, big chains often require you to sign up for their loyalty program before you’re able to access free Internet.
Your College Major Influences Whether You Ask for a Raise (No Matter Where You Work)
Krystal Steinmetz on January 9, 2015
A new PayScale survey reveals which college majors are most (and least) likely to ask their boss for higher pay. The results may surprise you.
Watch Out, Time Warner Cable Customers: Your Bill Is Going Up
Krystal Steinmetz on January 8, 2015
Time Warner Cable is hiking fees on its modem leases and sports and local channels.
Many TurboTax Users are Fuming. Here’s Why
Krystal Steinmetz on February 2, 2015
Beware: The new desktop version of TurboTax Deluxe requires you to upgrade — ponying up an extra $30 or $40 — if you need to report investment, self-employment or rental income, forms that used to be included in its deluxe software package.
1 Million Americans To Be Cut from Food Stamps
Krystal Steinmetz on March 3, 2021
A new report estimates that 1 million of the nation’s poorest residents will lose their food assistance as states return to former limits on who is eligible for food stamps as the economy improves.
ESPN Without Cable? You Got It
Krystal Steinmetz on January 7, 2015
For $20 a month, sports fanatics will soon be able to watch ESPN on Dish Network’s new Web-based Sling TV — no expensive cable subscription required.
Petco No Longer Sells Chinese-Made Pet Treats
Krystal Steinmetz on January 7, 2015
The pet retailer pulled the dog and cat treats amid concerns that the snacks could be linked to pet illnesses and more than 1,000 dog deaths.
Sledding Is No Longer a Cheap Winter Activity in Some Cities
Krystal Steinmetz on January 7, 2015
Concerns about lawsuits and liability drive cities across the country to ban sledding on city property.
The Safest (and Most Dangerous) States in the US
Krystal Steinmetz on January 6, 2015
The violent crime rate has dropped across the country, but there’s still a troubling divide between the country’s safest and most dangerous states. Where does your state rate?
Wishing You Could Unsend a Text? You Can
Krystal Steinmetz on January 6, 2015
A new messaging app called Strings gives you more control of your personal conversations, including the ability to delete a text after it’s been sent and read.
‘Tis the Season for Divorce
Krystal Steinmetz on January 6, 2015
The number of people filing for divorce surges by a third more than average in January.
Conniving Americans Trick Retailers Out of $3.8B in Fraudulent Holiday Returns
Krystal Steinmetz on January 5, 2015
Return fraud costs U.S. retailers billions each year. How are scammers getting away with it?
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