Krystal Steinmetz
Don’t Get Burned by Your Sunscreen
Krystal Steinmetz on June 2, 2014
Consumer Reports tested 20 sunscreens and found that 18 had an SPF lower than what was advertised on the label.
Want to Remember an Event? Don’t Photograph It
Krystal Steinmetz on May 30, 2014
Camera phones are everywhere. But it turns out that taking pictures may actually impair your memory of the moment you’re trying to capture.
The Best Places to Retire Are Not Where You Think
Krystal Steinmetz on March 5, 2021
Bankrate.com ranks the best states to retire in for 2014, and Florida and Arizona don’t rank in the top 10.
Your Commute Is Bad for Both Your Wallet and Health
Krystal Steinmetz on May 30, 2014
The daily back and forth to work is costing you more than you realize.
Are You a Smartphone Addict? New App Can Help
Krystal Steinmetz on May 28, 2014
A new app measures your phone time, rates your “addiction” and helps you break the habit.
School for Babies Teaches Play and Self-Feeding for $33K a Year
Krystal Steinmetz on May 28, 2014
New York’s Explore+Discover school is focused on infant and toddler education, but the price tag is staggering.
Median CEO Pay Hits a Record $10.5 Million
Krystal Steinmetz on May 27, 2014
CEO pay increased for the fourth consecutive year in 2013.
More Employers Are Relying on Part-Time, Contract Workers
Krystal Steinmetz on May 27, 2014
The increasing trend to fill jobs with part-time and contract workers worries economists and labor activists.
Plane Luggage Lost? Here’s $1,000
Krystal Steinmetz on May 28, 2014
For just $25, you can purchase a flight protection plan that covers a handful of common airline-related snafus, like lost luggage and flight cancellations.
Why That Character on the Cereal Box Is Looking at You
Krystal Steinmetz on May 26, 2014
A new study indicates that making eye contact with characters like Cap’n Crunch could increase brand trust by 16 percent.
Many Americans Are Confused About Car Insurance
Krystal Steinmetz on November 2, 2020
A new quiz tests Americans’ understanding of what their auto insurance covers.
Employers Don’t Think Much of Millennials’ Work Ethic
Krystal Steinmetz on May 26, 2014
If you didn’t get the job you applied for, it may be because you’re at fault.
How Much Do You Need to Earn to Pay Your Student Loans?
Krystal Steinmetz on June 1, 2014
A new online calculator helps consumers determine monthly student loan payments and the salary needed to afford them.
Buy a Home or Rent? A New Calculator Can Help You Decide
Krystal Steinmetz on May 23, 2014
A New York Times interactive calculator helps you weigh which option is best for you.
Proposal Would Halt Door-to-Door Mail Delivery for Millions
Krystal Steinmetz on May 23, 2014
Congress is considering a bill to replace some doorstep mail delivery with communal mailboxes.
Messed-Up Flight? Don’t Settle for a Food Voucher
Krystal Steinmetz on May 22, 2014
AirHelp and Refund.me could help you get money you’re owed from the airlines, but it will cost you.
Could You Afford a House in These US Cities?
Krystal Steinmetz on May 23, 2014
A new report details what your paycheck can buy in 27 cities across the country.
More Americans Are Hitting the Road for Memorial Day
Krystal Steinmetz on May 22, 2014
AAA says Memorial Day travel should reach a new post-recession high.
EBay Users Urged to Change Passwords After Data Breach
Krystal Steinmetz on May 21, 2014
The e-commerce company said encrypted passwords and other nonfinancial data have been compromised.
General Motors’ Recall Numbers Reach Astounding Heights
Krystal Steinmetz on May 21, 2014
The recall list for General Motors has hit a record high this year, and it’s only expected to climb.
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