Krystal Steinmetz
Report: Big Banks Mislead Customers About Overdraft Protection
Krystal Steinmetz on August 25, 2014
Banks offer confusing and conflicting information about overdraft protection, making it hard for customers to understand the real costs.
Grandparents: Here’s Why You Should Talk Money With the Grandkids
Krystal Steinmetz on August 22, 2014
Nearly 3 in 4 young adults said their grandparents influence their saving and spending habits.
Here’s What’s in the $50,000 Emmy Swag Bags
Krystal Steinmetz on August 22, 2014
From a trip to Bali to a top-end mattress, this year’s Emmy swag bag full of luxe giveaways.
Saving for Kids’ College Trumps Retirement Savings for Single Parents
Krystal Steinmetz on August 22, 2014
A recent study reveals that single parents are putting off saving for retirement so they can help pay for their children’s postsecondary education.
Call Comcast for Help? Expect a Sales Pitch
Krystal Steinmetz on August 21, 2014
Many of the cable giant’s employees are reportedly evaluated based on their sales, regardless of whether they’re in a sales position.
Here Are The Best – and Worst – Cell Companies
Krystal Steinmetz on August 21, 2014
RootMetrics named Verizon the nation’s best wireless carrier overall. How does your mobile network rate?
Odds Are, Hackers Have Your Medical File
Krystal Steinmetz on August 21, 2014
Patients’ personal data at 90 percent of health care organizations have either been exposed or stolen.
Most Americans Spend Some of Their Vacation Working
Krystal Steinmetz on August 20, 2014
A TripAdvisor survey found that 77 percent of Americans said they worked while on vacation in the past year.
Restaurant Owners Rescind Controversial Policy That Cut the Waitstaff’s Tips
Krystal Steinmetz on August 20, 2014
A company that owns eight restaurants in Minnesota had instituted the plan to reduce its costs for paying a higher minimum wage.
Store Credit Cards Are Now a Worse Deal Than They Were Before
Krystal Steinmetz on August 20, 2014
What you should know before you sign up for a credit card from your favorite retailer.
Cost of Raising a Child Increases to $245,340
Krystal Steinmetz on August 19, 2014
The U.S. Department of Agriculture releases its annual report on the cost of raising a child to age 18.
Are You Preparing Your Daughter for Her Financial Future?
Krystal Steinmetz on August 19, 2014
A new survey reveals that parents are more likely to talk to their sons than daughters about money matters, and it’s harming girls in the long run.
Americans Are Tired of Being Surprised by Their Medical Bills
Krystal Steinmetz on August 19, 2014
A recent TransUnion Healthcare survey found that just 25 percent of patients receive pre-treatment cost estimates.
Booking a Hotel? Read This First
Krystal Steinmetz on August 19, 2014
Here’s how to avoid common hotel booking mistakes that could be costing you big bucks.
Best Cities to Rent Out Your Home
Krystal Steinmetz on August 18, 2014
Zillow rates the top cities where mom-and-pop landlords can really rake in the dough each month.
Soldiers’ Hidden Struggle: Providing Food for Their Families
Krystal Steinmetz on August 18, 2014
A new report reveals that 1 in 4 U.S. military families rely on food banks and similar programs.
Why You Should Hang Up if You Get a Call From the ‘IRS’
Krystal Steinmetz on August 15, 2014
Scammers pretending to be from the Internal Revenue Service have duped taxpayers out of $5 million so far.
Why You May Start Leaving the ‘B’ Out of Your BLT
Krystal Steinmetz on August 18, 2014
At $6.11 per pound, the average price of bacon has hit an all-time high.
Burger King Customers Prefer More Fat With Their Fries
Krystal Steinmetz on August 15, 2014
After just a year on the menu, BK is dropping its lower-calorie French fries at most of its restaurants.
Quest for Cheaper Housing Drives Middle Class Inland
Krystal Steinmetz on August 14, 2014
Americans are leaving expensive coastal cities in droves, propelled by more affordable housing available inland.
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