Krystal Steinmetz
Cellphone Unlocking Bill Heads to Obama for Signature
Krystal Steinmetz on July 25, 2014
Congress passed legislation to allow mobile phone users to unlock their phones and change their wireless network.
Some Vegas Casinos Have Cut the Payout on Blackjack
Krystal Steinmetz on July 25, 2014
A change in blackjack payouts leaves players at a bigger disadvantage.
1 in 25 New Yorkers is a Millionaire
Krystal Steinmetz on March 3, 2021
A recent survey identified the global cities with the highest percentage of millionaires.
What You Need to Know About New Rules for Money Market Funds
Krystal Steinmetz on July 24, 2014
After years of debate, the SEC has adopted moderate reforms for money market mutual funds.
The Talk All Parents Need to Have With Their Adult Children
Krystal Steinmetz on July 24, 2014
A Fidelity study found that adult kids and their folks aren’t on the same page when it comes to discussing finances.
Save on Back-To-School Supplies by Shopping Sales Tax Holidays
Krystal Steinmetz on July 24, 2014
Tax-free weekends help your back-to-school dollars go a little further. Find out if your state participates.
Trying to Rebuild Their Image, Big Banks Woo Low-Income Customers
Krystal Steinmetz on July 24, 2014
Lenders are trying to reach the millions of Americans who are unbanked.
Many Part-Time Workers Get the Shaft
Krystal Steinmetz on July 23, 2014
New rules and proposals to protect part-time workers are cropping up across the U.S.
Amazon Quietly Introduces a Mobile Wallet App
Krystal Steinmetz on July 23, 2014
The online mega-retailer’s digital wallet app works with Android and Fire phones.
One Court Ruling Shoots Down Obamacare, Another Backs It Up
Krystal Steinmetz on July 22, 2014
Health care subsidies for millions of Americans are being threatened, but what do the two rulings mean for you?
Millennials Say Yes to Cash, No to Stocks
Krystal Steinmetz on July 22, 2014
A new survey shows that nearly 40 percent of millennials are wary of stocks and prefer cash for long-term investment.
Parents Break the Bank for Back-to-School Shopping
Krystal Steinmetz on July 22, 2014
Americans will spend an estimated $26.5 billion on back-to-school items this year.
Hundreds of Nude Photos Recovered From ‘Wiped’ Phones
Krystal Steinmetz on July 21, 2014
A security software company says the factory reset on Android smartphones fails to remove everything.
Hotels Are (Mostly) Doing it Right
Krystal Steinmetz on July 21, 2014
A new study shows that hotel guest satisfaction has reached a new high, but the millennials are hard to please.
Amazon Launches $9.99-a-Month All-You-Can-Read Deal
Krystal Steinmetz on July 21, 2014
Kindle Unlimited, a new e-book subscription service, includes 600,000-plus books and thousands of audiobooks.
Hate Flying? These Airlines Might Change Your Mind
Krystal Steinmetz on July 18, 2014
Flying can be fun, especially when you choose one of these seven customer-friendly airlines.
Can You Afford an Affair?
Krystal Steinmetz on July 17, 2018
Philanderers and their spouses pay a hefty price for adultery, both emotionally and in terms of hard dollars.
Restaurant Gripes Usually Have Nothing To Do With the Food
Krystal Steinmetz on July 18, 2014
Dirty bathrooms really annoy diners, but what is their No. 1 complaint? Find out.
How to Avoid the Latest ATM Scam
Krystal Steinmetz on July 17, 2014
Here’s what you should know to protect yourself against new ATM skimming devices.
The Most and Least Expensive Public Universities
Krystal Steinmetz on July 17, 2014
The Department of Education released its annual rankings.
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