Krystal Steinmetz
Beware: Internet Explorer Has a Major Security Flaw
Krystal Steinmetz on April 29, 2014
Microsoft learns that IE users are vulnerable to hacker attacks because of a security flaw in the browser. Plus, AOL warns its email users to change their passwords after a cyberattack.
Now You Can Grocery Shop With Amazon Prime Pantry
Krystal Steinmetz on April 28, 2014
Amazon takes on grocery stores with its new grocery service for Prime members.
Mysterious Costco Code Really Exists
Krystal Steinmetz on April 28, 2014
Score some serious bargains at Costco by deciphering its simple pricing system.
Paper Social Security Statements Are Back
Krystal Steinmetz on May 7, 2020
The Social Security Administration will resume mailing paper earnings statements to many Americans in September.
Fast-Food CEOs Paid 1,000 Times More Than Their Workers
Krystal Steinmetz on April 25, 2014
America’s fast-food industry leads the pack when it comes to company-level pay disparity.
Hospice Is Now a $17 Billion Business
Krystal Steinmetz on April 25, 2014
The majority of hospices are now owned by for-profit companies.
Higher Coffee Prices Brewing
Krystal Steinmetz on April 25, 2014
A drought in Brazil has caused coffee prices to skyrocket.
Report: You’re Subsidizing CEOs’ Massive Pay
Krystal Steinmetz on April 24, 2014
A tax loophole allows corporations to deduct millions when they give CEOs huge stock options and other types of “performance pay.”
Lawsuit Says Buffalo Bills Cheerleaders Are Degraded and Underpaid
Krystal Steinmetz on April 24, 2014
The Bills’ cheerleaders are the latest squad to file suit against their team for demeaning treatment and unfair pay.
Amazon Inks Deal to Stream Older HBO Shows
Krystal Steinmetz on April 24, 2014
Amazon Prime subscribers will soon have free access to Sopranos and The Wire, plus a ton of other great HBO shows.
Did You Know You’re Supposed to Tip the Cable Guy?
Krystal Steinmetz on April 23, 2014
CNN Money has a list of service providers it says you’re expected to tip. See if you agree with these.
U.S. Middle Class Loses Longtime Position as World’s Richest
Krystal Steinmetz on April 23, 2014
Canada’s middle-class incomes have outpaced those in the United States, a New York Times analysis finds.
Amazon: Sales Tax Equals Sales Drop
Krystal Steinmetz on April 23, 2014
Researchers say Amazon is taking a 10 percent hit in states that are collecting an online sales tax.
Americans More Embarrassed About Credit Card Debt Than Their Weight
Krystal Steinmetz on April 22, 2014
A new survey reveals Americans are most embarrassed to admit their amount of credit card debt.
Netflix Will Hike Subscription Rate for New Customers
Krystal Steinmetz on April 22, 2014
The company plans to raise its prices for its popular streaming service by as much as $2 per month.
General Mills Scraps Unpopular Legal Policy
Krystal Steinmetz on April 22, 2014
Following a public outcry, the food giant reversed itself on consumers’ right to sue.
Gillette Introduces Brand-New Razor, Same Old Blades
Krystal Steinmetz on April 21, 2014
The shaving giant is attempting to revolutionize shaving with a new “FlexBall” design, but, in a break with tradition, reportedly is not launching a new blade to go with it.
Smartphone Industry Agrees to Anti-Theft Kill Switch
Krystal Steinmetz on April 21, 2014
Nearly all of the major smartphone makers have committed to providing free anti-theft software beginning in July 2015.
Many Think an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle Is Too Expensive
Krystal Steinmetz on April 21, 2014
Often perceived to be expensive, living an eco-friendly lifestyle can actually save you money and save the environment.
Your Messy Desk May Be a Good Thing
Krystal Steinmetz on April 18, 2014
Research shows a messy office space may boost your creativity.
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