Kari Huus

Kari Huus was a founding member of msnbc.com in 1996, where she covered international political and economic news, and later developed special multimedia reporting projects until 2014. Prior to that she was a writer and editor covering China for the Far Eastern Economic Review in Hong Kong, a Beijing-based reporter for Newsweek and a writer and production assistant for various news and features programs at National Public Radio.

Guns on a table.
The Biggest Gun Companies in the U.S. Market

on February 27, 2018

As the debate over gun control rages once again, here’s a look at the manufacturers who supply the most firearms to Americans.

Olympic flame lighting ceremony
Crazy Expensive: What the Olympics Cost From 1948 to Today

on February 10, 2018

From modest beginnings, the Olympics have grown into extravaganzas costing billions. Here’s what it has cost 27 cities to host the games.

San Diego cityscape
Cities Where Home Prices Rose the Fastest in 2017

on January 23, 2018

As the year came to a close, most major housing markets were getting more expensive. In some, home prices were hitting warp speeds.

Close up of computer code on screen.
Equifax Data Breach: Why You Should Be Concerned and What to Do

on September 8, 2017

Criminals accessed sensitive personal data for as many as 143 million U.S. consumers — that’s close to half the population.

2016 Review: How Oil, Housing and Stock Market Predictions Lined Up
2016 Review: How Oil, Housing and Stock Market Predictions Lined Up

on January 3, 2017

We look back at what Wall Street and man on the street had to say to find out who got it right.

plastic bags
Brilliant Home Hack: A Slick Way to Manage the Mess of Plastic Bags

on August 26, 2016

This little trick addresses that untidy build-up of plastic bags so they can be easily stored, reused or recycled.

What Happens If Artificial Intelligence Puts Us All Out of Work?
What Happens If Artificial Intelligence Puts Us All Out of Work?

on August 19, 2016

As robots become more sophisticated and take over a greater range of tasks, it’s hard to know whether to celebrate the progress or fear the consequences. Here’s what some of the scholars are saying.

5 Steps to Financial Freedom
5 Steps to Financial Freedom

on August 5, 2016

Remember the goal — to live comfortably, fulfill your dreams and live without anxiety about the future — and learn how to get there.

‘Mr. Robot’ Poses Modern-Day Challenge: Could You Make a Digital Disappearance?
‘Mr. Robot’ Poses Modern-Day Challenge: Could You Make a Digital Disappearance?

on August 1, 2016

What would it take to “go dark” like characters in the popular TV series? A lot more technical know-how than most of us possess, and some old-fashioned skills.

Cat in a litter box
Brilliant Home Hack: Use Kitty Litter to Clean the Trash Can

on July 21, 2016

Here’s a cheap and simple solution for that nasty gunk that collects at the bottom of the barrel.

Kitty litter
Brilliant Home Hack: Kitty Litter for Nasty Spills

on July 15, 2016

Spills are a messy, inevitable part of life. Fortunately, there is a no-fuss way to get them cleaned up overnight while you slumber.

Brilliant Home Hack: Use Kitty Litter to Dispose of Old Paint
Brilliant Home Hack: Use Kitty Litter to Dispose of Old Paint

on July 11, 2016

Painting is such a cheap and elegant form of home improvement. This hack is cheap and elegant solution to all that leftover paint.

Brilliant Home Hack: The Plastic Bag Buildup Solved, Money Saved
Brilliant Home Hack: The Plastic Bag Buildup Solved, Money Saved

on July 1, 2016

This trick gives your plastic grocery bags new life, saves money and scores environmental points.

Brilliant Home Hack: Hammer a Nail Without Smashing Your Thumb
Brilliant Home Hack: Hammer a Nail Without Smashing Your Thumb

on June 20, 2016

Pounding a nail is one of those simple tasks that can just go badly for many of us. Here’s a way to do the job and keep your fingers intact.

Brilliant Home Hack: Drilling a Hole Without the Mess
Brilliant Home Hack: Drilling a Hole Without the Mess

on June 15, 2016

This little trick makes it half the work to drill hole in the wall by eliminating the need for cleanup.

Brilliant Home Hack: DIY Cookbook Hanger Frees Up Counter Space
Brilliant Home Hack: DIY Cookbook Hanger Frees Up Counter Space

on June 5, 2016

If you’re cooking in a small kitchen or throwing together a feast and need all the counter space you can get, this is the hack for you.

Brilliant Home Hack: How to Dry Your Wet Sneakers
Brilliant Home Hack: How to Dry Your Wet Sneakers

on May 27, 2016

In our ongoing series of solutions to life’s little — yet vexing — problems, here is a great way to get your athletic shoes dry.

To Buy or Rent? How to Find the Answer to That Million-Dollar Question
To Buy or Rent? How to Find the Answer to That Million-Dollar Question

on April 25, 2016

Some number-crunching scholars have developed an index to help you find the best financial choice in 23 different U.S. cities. Use this tool, calculators … and some soul-searching as you make the decision.

Why Old-Fashioned Paper Statements May Be a Better Choice
Why Old-Fashioned Paper Statements May Be a Better Choice

on April 19, 2016

Credit card companies, banks and financial institutions are always pressing to get us to switch over to e-statements and give up paper. Here’s why you should think twice before they convince you to “go green.”

Money Talks News 2015: Greatest Hits
Money Talks News 2015: Greatest Hits

on December 31, 2015

In case you missed them, here are the stories that readers loved the most in 2015. Check them out for financial tips, life hacks and sound advice to help you in the new year.

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