Krystal Steinmetz
Ouch! Gas Prices Hit a 6-Year Seasonal High
Krystal Steinmetz on June 20, 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 20, 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 19, 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 19, 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.
Rejected for a Checking Account? Banks May Get More Forgiving
Krystal Steinmetz on June 17, 2014
Databases intended to weed out fraudsters have been used to restrict consumers’ access to the banking system, but that may change.
Don’t Get Burned by Drinkable Sunscreen
Krystal Steinmetz on June 18, 2014
A Colorado company claims to have invented the first drinkable sunscreen – but does it work?
Pot Is Now Available for Pets
Krystal Steinmetz on June 16, 2014
Pet owners are using medical marijuana to treat their animals’ ailments. The hemp-based meds have just a trace amount of THC.
Urge to Splurge? Here’s Your Excuse
Krystal Steinmetz on June 16, 2014
It’s the 20th anniversary of National Splurge Day on June 18.
10,000 Suicides Linked to Recession
Krystal Steinmetz on June 16, 2014
A new study says suicide rates spiked between 2008 and 2010.
No Wonder Many Think the Recession Didn’t End
Krystal Steinmetz on June 13, 2014
A writer compares how well people did after the Great Depression with today’s post-Great Recession. It doesn’t look good for us.
Retiring Early Could Cost You $51,000 Extra in Medical Bills
Krystal Steinmetz on June 13, 2014
Fidelity says couples retiring this year will face $220,000 in medical costs during retirement. It’s $51,000 more if you retire early at 62.
Take a Class, Get a Cheaper Mortgage
Krystal Steinmetz on June 13, 2014
First-time homebuyers can save up to $10,000 on their FHA home loan by taking a homeownership class.
Got Prime? Enjoy Free Amazon Music Streaming
Krystal Steinmetz on June 12, 2014
Amazon launches Prime Music, a 1 million song, ad-free music streaming service.
Could Your Cellphone Hurt Your Unborn Baby?
Krystal Steinmetz on June 12, 2014
An environmental education group says expectant mothers may be unknowingly harming their baby with wireless radiation.
End Your Marriage in 1 Day
Krystal Steinmetz on June 13, 2014
California offers a court-aided one-day divorce program, but is it the best option?
Grad Students Are Driving the Growth of Student Loan Debt
Krystal Steinmetz on June 11, 2014
A new report found that grad schools are assuming a disproportionate share of student loan debt, leaving one to wonder if the payoff is worth the cost.
Retirees Are Back on the Job and Liking It, Survey Says
Krystal Steinmetz on June 11, 2014
A new study shows that many Americans want to continue to work in retirement, and money is not the top motivation for most of them.
You Should Have This Talk With Your Kid
Krystal Steinmetz on June 11, 2014
A new survey shows half of parents have the planning and saving for college discussion with their kids when they’re between 7 and 12, and most parents expect their children to help pay for their education.
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