A new study reveals that the housing and economic crisis of the past few years is causing health problems, especially amongst older adults. Learn more about the results of this study and what it could mean for your own health.
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Study: Foreclosure and Housing Crisis May Have Health Repercussions
December 2, 2011How to Do the (Operation) Twist
September 23, 2011In the early 1960s, a new dance craze gripped the nation: The Twist. Youngsters stopped slow dancing and started “twisting the night away.” At the same time, the American economy was slow dancing too and The Twist sounded like just the thing to get the economy moving.
Flash-forward to 2011, the economy has slowed again and the Fed is out of new dance moves. This has given rise to new talk of “Operation Twist,” a strategy used in the 1960s to spark a similarly stalled economy. Find out what it is and how it affects you and your wallet.
Consumer Spending on the Rise: Where’s Our Money Going?
March 18, 2011Consuming spending is on the rise. Find out where we’re spending our money and what this means for our economic outlook.
Fed funds rate stays at 0%; Federal Reserve Press Release Translated
April 29, 2009All the smarty pants who make up the Federal Reserve met today to once again discuss the state of the economy and determine the action needed by them to aid a struggling American economy. One of the main things they do is determine what the Fed funds rate will be. The Fed funds rate is [...]
New Year Resolution #1: Financial Fitness in 2009
January 7, 2009Worried about the economy? Been hoarding all your pennies lately? You’re not alone. Heck, even the US federal budget is looking a little hefty these days and might topple the scales at nearly $1.2 trillion next year. If you’re not sure where to start, Quizzle has you covered. Take a deep breath and we’ll make [...]
Fed Lowers Fed Funds Rate to Historically Low 1%
October 31, 2008The 10 brilliant minds who make up the Federal Reserve met yesterday to once again discuss the state of the economy and determine the action needed by them to aid a struggling American economy. In an aggressive move, they lowered another 1/2 percent, resulting in a historically low 1% Fed funds rate. The Fed funds [...]
What Does the $700 Billion Bailout Mean for You?
September 30, 2008To battle America’s looming financial crisis, The Bush Administration has proposed a $700 billion package – but what’s in it for you?
Best of Home, Money & Credit – Week of Sept. 20
September 25, 2009Friday’s here (yippee!) and so is your weekly roundup. The most interesting articles and blog posts about your home, money, credit and life straight from the Quizzle Twitter page: Credit Reports, Scores & Cards 6 Credit Card Traps to Avoid Now (Smart Money) Rates, fees and awards – Oh my! Don’t get stuck with a [...]