Krystal Steinmetz
How Does Your State Rank on Gender Equality?
Krystal Steinmetz on September 3, 2014
A recent WalletHub study reveals the best and worst states for gender equality.
Los Angeles Is the Latest City to Consider a Minimum Wage Hike
Krystal Steinmetz on September 2, 2014
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti wants to raise the city’s minimum wage to $13.25.
Corporate Taxes Are 10 Percent of Federal Revenue, Down from 30 Percent
Krystal Steinmetz on September 2, 2014
American companies are finding new ways to dodge paying taxes.
Spare Tires Are Disappearing From New Cars
Krystal Steinmetz on September 2, 2014
In an effort to increase miles per gallon and trunk space, car companies are dropping the spare from their vehicles.
IPhone 6 Is Expected to Include a Mobile Wallet
Krystal Steinmetz on September 1, 2014
Apple plans to jump into the mobile-payment arena with its new partnership with Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
SAT Tutor Caters to the Kids of the Very Wealthy
Krystal Steinmetz on September 1, 2014
A New York man charges a total of $21,000 for 14 SAT tutoring sessions via Skype.
Report: Students Should Beware of Campus Debit Cards
Krystal Steinmetz on September 1, 2014
A new report reveals that campus debit cards may benefit the college more than the cardholder.
Millennials Prefer Plastic to Cash for Small Purchases
Krystal Steinmetz on August 29, 2014
Cash is still king for the older crowd when it comes to purchases of less than $5.
Many Believe That Carrying a Balance Will Improve Their Credit Score
Krystal Steinmetz on April 30, 2020
A new survey points out misconceptions people have about how to raise their credit scores.
Want to Improve Your Health? Contribute to a 401(k)
Krystal Steinmetz on August 28, 2014
A recent study shows your health and wealth are closely linked.
JPMorgan Chase, Other Big Banks Fall Prey to Hackers
Krystal Steinmetz on August 28, 2014
JPMorgan Chase said it hasn’t detected any unusual activity or fraud as a result. The other banks have not been identified.
New California Law Mandates Smartphone Kill Switch
Krystal Steinmetz on August 28, 2014
The law, the first of its kind, requires that all new smartphones have a default anti-theft feature that enables a user to disable the phone if it’s lost or stolen.
The Most and Least Expensive States to Own a Car
Krystal Steinmetz on August 27, 2014
A new Bankrate study says owning a car in the Midwest is cheap, compared with many other states.
Identify That Mystery Hotel Before You Book It
Krystal Steinmetz on August 27, 2014
Travel websites like Priceline and Hotwire can save you lots of money, but if you want to know which hotel you’re staying at before you book it, check out these tips.
Millennials Are Best About Paying Their Mortgages on Time
Krystal Steinmetz on September 3, 2016
A new report from TransUnion finds that Americans overall have gotten much better about making their mortgage payments in a timely fashion.
Should the Knee Defender Be Allowed on Airline Flights?
Krystal Steinmetz on August 26, 2014
Use of the seat-recline preventer led to a heated confrontation, a flight detour and the removal of two passengers on a United Airlines flight.
Wireless Carriers Duke It Out With Unlimited Data Plans
Krystal Steinmetz on August 26, 2014
While Verizon is phasing out its unlimited data plan, T-Mobile is quadrupling the data in its Simple Starter plan in response to Sprint’s new pricing plan for unlimited data.
You Won’t Believe What Hotels Are Charging for Now
Krystal Steinmetz on August 26, 2014
Hotels are expected to take in a record-breaking $2.25 billion in fees and surcharges this year. And the things they are charging for now will surprise you.
Rent Is Higher Than Ever in Most US Metro Areas
Krystal Steinmetz on August 25, 2014
A new Zillow report says high rents will keep many from being able to save up to buy their first home.
Leave Your (Legal) Pot at Home When Traveling
Krystal Steinmetz on August 25, 2014
Some unwitting motorists are in trouble with the law after traveling over state lines and getting caught with their legally purchased marijuana.
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