economic crisis

The "Ask The Ultra-Rich How to Survive The Recession" Magic 8-Ball

April 15, 2008 - As the housing crisis expands beyond the United States, one group of people is not hurting at all: the ultra-rich. A 37-year-old investor told the New York Times, "On a spending level, [the recessio...

Ask the Ben Bernanke 8-Ball!

March 18, 2008 - Economic meltdown looms, and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is doing what he does best: lowering interest rates. At least, that's what financial experts are saying following the collapse of Bear St...

Reactions to the Stock Market Plunge Around the World

January 21, 2008 - Bombay: Spontaneous Bollywood Musicals break out in the street. The bad kind. Netherlands: Giant ogres emerge from caves, rip out windmills and battle with them. United Kingdom: Queen declares state of emergency, tries to escape the cr...