Our smart friends at the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced today that they will again hold its Fed funds rate at the 0 percent to 0.25 percent range. (What the heck is the Fed funds rate and why should I care?) While the decision to hold rates at current levels was expected, the dissenting [...]
Archive for January, 2010
Fed Makes Good on Promise to Keep Rates Low for “Extended Period”
January 27, 20103 Ways You Can Make Your Resumé Stand out
January 22, 2010With a national unemployment rate of 10 percent, it’s no surprise that more than half of Americans pick unemployment as the top economic issue facing the country today, according to a new CNN poll. Chances are if you haven’t lost your job during the financial turmoil of the last couple of years, you know someone [...]
Why You Shouldn’t Wait for a Lower Rate on Your Home Loan
January 21, 2010By: Chris Klau The following question is one that we get often at Quizzle.com, the free and easy way to manage your home, money and credit – all in one spot. To give you the best possible answer, we’ve brought in Home Loan Expert Chris Klau. Chris has nearly 10 years of experience in the [...]
How to Improve Your Home on a Budget
January 20, 2010By: Jenny Zhang For most of us who are first-time home buyers, home improvement isn’t something with which we have experience – nor do we have thousands of dollars to spend on construction crews to improve our homes. Chances are your first home isn’t perfect and you’ll likely want to make a few changes to [...]
Getting out of Debt: Which Debt Should You Pay off First?
January 15, 2010If you’ve racked up a lot of debt on your credit cards, you’re not alone. In fact, of the 90 million households in the United States that own at least one credit card, the average debt totals a whopping $10,691, according to CardTrak.com. Many of these households are only paying the minimum payments on their [...]
Quizzle Launches Redesigned Web Site; You've Never Seen A Personal Finance Site Like This!
January 14, 2010Early this morning, Quizzle.com launched a major redesign based on YOUR feedback. You told us you wanted a personal finance site that didn’t feel like a personal finance site. The new Quizzle delivers with its clean and colorful design, simple to understand explanations of often confusing financial data and easy-to-use navigation. “For nearly two years, [...]
Do You Really Save Money When Using Retail Rewards Cards?
January 13, 2010Yesterday, I was cleaning out my wallet to start the new year with a fresh, de-cluttered pocket book. Along with receipts, old IDs and gift cards that no longer have a balance, I found 12 retail rewards cards. Some of the 12 are cards I had to sign up for in order to earn points [...]
How to Save Money While Spending Time with Friends
January 12, 2010It’s a fact of life: With each passing year, we get older and our lives change. The “life of the party” at 23 is now a mom of three at 33. Your bar buddy at 26 is now a successful mover and shaker at 36. And the world traveler at 34 is now back home [...]
5 Tips to Get You Ready for Your Study Abroad Adventure
January 6, 2010As a recent college graduate, I am familiar with the dreams of studying abroad. Living in another country is a unique and life-changing experience. The opportunity that is available to an increasing number of students today is one I fully support. It gives young people the opportunity to grow culturally, socially, academically and personally. It [...]
