Krystal Steinmetz
$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 15, 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 13, 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.
Health Insurers Won’t Pay for Medical Pot
Krystal Steinmetz on May 12, 2014
That’s so even though medical marijuana is legal in 21 states.
One Way to Make Money? Print Your Own
Krystal Steinmetz on May 12, 2014
It’s shockingly easy to print your own fake money.
The Best (and Worst) States for Working Moms
Krystal Steinmetz on May 29, 2020
It can be challenging to work and raise your children, but according to a new survey, some states make it easier to be a working mom.
Flowers or Candy for Mom on Mother’s Day? Think Again
Krystal Steinmetz on May 9, 2014
Nine in 10 people suspect moms have returned a Mother’s Day Gift. Get her what she wants this year.
What’s Your State’s Health Care Rank?
Krystal Steinmetz on May 8, 2014
A new Commonwealth Fund report rates health care systems across the country — and some of the results are disturbing.
Skipping College? You Just Cost Yourself $800,000
Krystal Steinmetz on May 8, 2014
The Federal Reserve said there is an $800,000 earnings difference between having a college degree and stopping your education after high school.
Most US Millionaires Want to Pay Higher Taxes
Krystal Steinmetz on May 8, 2014
A new survey shows that two-thirds of American millionaires would welcome paying more taxes to help reduce income inequality.
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