Krystal Steinmetz
Think CEOs Are Overpaid? These Guys Make a Lot More
Krystal Steinmetz on May 7, 2014
Hedge fund managers are raking in billions, even though many fell short of the market’s returns.
Americans Have Gotten Smarter About Credit Cards
Krystal Steinmetz on May 7, 2014
A Gallup poll indicates that Americans are relying less on credit cards than they have in the past.
New Grads Face a Brutal Job Market
Krystal Steinmetz on May 7, 2014
The Class of 2014 is the sixth consecutive class to enter a profoundly weak job market, which will have long-term negative impacts on them.
Few Americans Trust Big Banks
Krystal Steinmetz on May 6, 2014
A new poll indicates that half a decade after the failure of big banking institutions, Americans still don’t have confidence in them.
Canceling Your Landline? 4 Points to Consider First
Krystal Steinmetz on May 6, 2014
There are several compelling reasons why you should hang on to that landline and not join the growing mobile-only movement.
Top 1 Percent Make 20 Percent of All Income
Krystal Steinmetz on May 6, 2014
A new report finds that America’s level of income inequality is so severe, it dwarfs that of many other countries.
Ordering Mother’s Day Flowers? Read This First
Krystal Steinmetz on May 5, 2014
Consumer Reports compares 1-800-Flowers.com and FTD.com to see who comes out on top.
Think You Couldn’t Hate the Cable Company More?
Krystal Steinmetz on May 5, 2014
You may be surprised to see what some cable companies sneak into the fine print of their contracts.
Interest Rates Expected to Spike on Student Loans
Krystal Steinmetz on May 5, 2014
Federal student loan rates are expected to jump alongside the Treasury 10-year note.
Biggest Regrets: What Homebuyers Would Do Differently
Krystal Steinmetz on May 2, 2014
A new survey found that most homebuyers would make different decisions if they had the chance to buy again.
Are You Poor If You Have a Flat-Screen TV?
Krystal Steinmetz on May 2, 2014
The ability to own TVs and cellphones is not an accurate measure of how much economic security a family has.
Worse for Workers Than McDonald’s: Subway
Krystal Steinmetz on May 2, 2014
Subway has the worst pay record in fast food, a new analysis indicates.
Microsoft Has a Security Fix for Internet Explorer
Krystal Steinmetz on May 1, 2014
Microsoft has issued a fix for all Windows operating systems, including XP.
Woman Loses Her Home Over a $6 Tax Bill
Krystal Steinmetz on May 1, 2014
A judge upholds the sale of a Pennsylvania home after a widow failed to pay overdue interest on a tax bill.
College Applications: How Many Is Too Many?
Krystal Steinmetz on May 1, 2014
With the unpredictability of the college admission process, it can be difficult to decide how many applications to submit.
Rich or Poor, Americans Are Looking for a Discount
Krystal Steinmetz on April 30, 2014
More than 4 in 5 consumers say they would use money-saving shopping tactics even if money wasn’t a concern.
Buying a Home Increasingly Beats Renting, Zillow Says
Krystal Steinmetz on April 30, 2014
There’s new evidence that buying a home is a better financial decision than renting after just two years in many locations.
Target to Convert to More Secure Chip-and-PIN Cards
Krystal Steinmetz on April 30, 2014
After a massive data breach, Target plans to switch its cards to a more secure technology by 2015.
Americans Are Retiring Later in Life But Much Sooner Than They Planned
Krystal Steinmetz on April 29, 2014
A new Gallup poll indicates that, on average, Americans don’t retire until age 62.
Frontier Airlines Cuts Fares, Adds New Fees
Krystal Steinmetz on April 29, 2014
Following the lead of Spirit and Allegiant, Frontier will now charge customers for any extras, like using the overhead bin and picking a seat.
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