Krystal Steinmetz
Consumer Watchdog Says Medical Bills Unfairly Sink Credit Scores
Krystal Steinmetz on May 21, 2014
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says medical debt should be treated differently than other debt when calculating credit scores.
New Report Says Target Board Slashed CEO’s Pay
Krystal Steinmetz on May 20, 2014
As a result of shareholder anger, Target slashed Gregg Steinhafel’s pay by about $8 million. He’s since been let go.
Dogs Can Truly Sniff Out Cancer, Researchers Say
Krystal Steinmetz on May 20, 2014
Research shows that canines are remarkably accurate at detecting cancer in humans.
Homebuying Prospects Are Worsening for the Middle Class
Krystal Steinmetz on May 20, 2014
New research shows that in many markets, homeownership is increasingly out of reach for the middle class.
Checking Work Email After Work Is Not Good for You
Krystal Steinmetz on May 19, 2014
A new Gallup survey indicates workers who use mobile technology to stay connected to work outside of normal working hours are more likely to be stressed out.
2 Reasons Why Costco is Hammering Sam’s Club
Krystal Steinmetz on May 19, 2014
Walmart-owned Sam’s Club has been struggling recently, but Costco is doing fine.
$25 Minimum Wage? Swiss Say No
Krystal Steinmetz on May 19, 2014
Voters in Switzerland reject an initiative to implement the country’s first national (and the world’s highest) minimum wage.
$40,000 Found Stashed in a Thrift Store Couch
Krystal Steinmetz on May 16, 2014
College roommates find (and return) more than $40,000 they found in an old couch.
Student Lender Sallie Mae Fined for Overcharging Service Members
Krystal Steinmetz on May 16, 2014
Sallie Mae is fined $97 million for charging excessive interest rates and late fees on military members’ student loans.
Americans Spend $260 Each to Keep People in Prison
Krystal Steinmetz on May 16, 2014
The U.S. crime rate may be way down, but incarceration (and its hefty price tag) continues to go up.
Women Twice as Likely as Men to Retire in Poverty
Krystal Steinmetz on May 15, 2014
The median income for elderly women is $11,600 less per year than it is for senior men.
The Best Grad Gift Is Money — and Lots of It
Krystal Steinmetz on May 22, 2014
A new survey finds that consumers consider $165 an appropriate gift for a high school graduate. How about a college grad?
Child Workers Getting Sick on US Tobacco Farms
Krystal Steinmetz on May 16, 2014
A new report highlights the shocking working conditions of children harvesting tobacco in America.
8 in 10 Americans Have Less Than $50 on Them
Krystal Steinmetz on May 14, 2014
A new survey shows Americans’ declining reliance on cash for transactions.
3 Reasons You Need to Get Involved in Net Neutrality
Krystal Steinmetz on May 14, 2014
The FCC will soon vote on a plan to enable fast and slow Internet lanes.
How Much Would You Pay to Banish Under-Eye Bags?
Krystal Steinmetz on May 15, 2014
From tea bags to “eye Spanx,” find a quick fix for those pesky under-eye bags.
Young American Men Earn Much Less Now Than in 1973
Krystal Steinmetz on May 14, 2014
The median income of American men paints a gloomy picture.
Is Someone Making Illegal Calls to Your Cellphone?
Krystal Steinmetz on May 13, 2014
The FCC says it will fine a robocalling firm nearly $3 million for making illegal calls to cellphones.
Last Call for Commuter Train Bar Cars
Krystal Steinmetz on May 13, 2014
The last commuter train bar car has been retired. It seemed like a relic from another era, when drinking and driving and/or riding was tolerated or overlooked.
Most People Still Prefer Real Books to E-Books
Krystal Steinmetz on May 12, 2014
About half of American adults read only hard-copy books, despite the popularity of e-books.
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