Krystal Steinmetz
TripAdvisor: American Travelers Are Top Tippers
Krystal Steinmetz on June 26, 2014
A new survey found that 3 in 5 Americans always tip while on vacation, about double the rate of travelers from other countries.
Booking a Flight for the Family? Read This First
Krystal Steinmetz on June 26, 2014
Make sure you don’t pay more than you should for airline tickets for your family.
Sam’s Club Switches to ‘Smart’ Credit Cards
Krystal Steinmetz on June 25, 2014
Sam’s new chip-enabled credit cards provide extra security and enhanced rewards for customers.
Solar Gardens: A Bright Idea for Homeowners?
Krystal Steinmetz on June 25, 2014
Homeowners looking to save money on their utility bills and improve energy efficiency are buying into community solar gardens.
Could Butter Be Better for You Than Cooking Spray?
Krystal Steinmetz on June 25, 2014
When it comes to healthy food choices, you may be surprised at what you should eat and why.
Here’s What to Do If Your Car Suddenly Stops or Accelerates
Krystal Steinmetz on June 24, 2014
Consumer Reports provides some tips for how to respond when potentially dangerous on-road mishaps like these happen.
Suze Orman’s Prepaid Card Is Being Discontinued
Krystal Steinmetz on June 24, 2014
Users of the Approved Card are being urged to spend their remaining money on the plastic before July 1.
GE Capital to Give Back $225 Million to Customers
Krystal Steinmetz on June 23, 2014
The settlement with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is over discrimination against Hispanic customers and practices used to sell credit card add-ons.
Sales of Existing Homes Surge 4.9 Percent
Krystal Steinmetz on June 23, 2014
An increased number of houses for sale, a strengthening labor market and low mortgage rates helped drive home sales in May.
Starbucks Price Hike Brewing
Krystal Steinmetz on June 23, 2014
The coffee giant is increasing the price of some of its drinks and packaged coffee on Tuesday.
Don’t Take These Dietary Supplements, CR Says
Krystal Steinmetz on June 20, 2014
Consumer Reports says some ingredients can pose serious risks to people who use them. It also warns that pregnant women should avoid many over-the-counter medications.
Study: Working in High School Leads to Higher Earnings Later
Krystal Steinmetz on June 23, 2014
A recent study says if you don’t work as a teen, you’ll likely earn less and find it more difficult to secure a job as an adult.
Ford Reduces Mileage Numbers, Refunds Customers
Krystal Steinmetz on June 20, 2014
The automaker will compensate about 215,000 car owners between $125 and $1,050 after overstating fuel economy ratings.
Men, Think Twice About Carrying Your Cellphone in Your Pocket
Krystal Steinmetz on June 19, 2014
A new study says cellphone use negatively impacts male fertility.
Ouch! Gas Prices Hit a 6-Year Seasonal High
Krystal Steinmetz on June 19, 2014
Forget those forecasts about stable gas prices this summer. Violence in Iraq is driving the price up.
US Health Care Ranks Dead Last in International Survey
Krystal Steinmetz on June 19, 2014
A new health care survey found that the U.S. has the most expensive but least effective health care system compared with 10 other industrialized nations.
Waiting for a GM Recall Repair? Don’t Hold Your Breath
Krystal Steinmetz on June 18, 2014
Customers have been waiting for months for repairs because GM replacement parts are in short supply.
Savings Bonds Are Now as Popular as VCRs
Krystal Steinmetz on June 18, 2014
Once the go-to gift for birthdays and graduations, savings bonds appear to be facing extinction.
The Cheapest and Most Expensive Cities to Visit
Krystal Steinmetz on June 18, 2014
TripAdvisor released a list of the cheapest and most expensive cities both in the U.S. and in the world.
Feds Garnish Wages of More Workers Who Default on Student Loans
Krystal Steinmetz on June 17, 2014
Wage garnishment in 2013 was up 45 percent from a decade ago for student loan borrowers who have defaulted on their loans.
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