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Posted on August 22, 2017 by Jake Ward
Auto dealers are expected to sell cars that meet certain consumer protection criteria. This may include providing a warranty that will cover the buyer’s costs if a car turns out to be a lemon. Unfortunately, some unethical dealers may attempt to bypass these laws by curbstoning. Curbstoning is when a dealer poses as a private seller to sell a car. By curbstoning, an unethical dealer can avoid having to comply with the regulations that apply to dealers. To a buyer, this could mean buying a car that has a salvaged title (a car that’s been declared a total loss by an insurance company). It could also mean unknowingly buying a car that has been in a flood and suffered severe water damage.
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Posted on August 10, 2017 by Jake Ward
Student loans are a necessity for most high school graduates and adults heading off to college. Federal and private student loan programs are well designed to provide the money students need to complete their education and repay their debt over time after graduation.
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Posted on May 23, 2017 by Jake Ward
Bulls and bears can be considered the unofficial mascots of the stock market. They represent the upward and downward movements of the stock market over a period of time and have even come to describe investor behavior (optimistic investors are said to be bullish, while investors with a pessimistic outlook are said to be bearish). In a field typically known for its confusing financial terminology and often uninspired language, the bull and bear symbols really stand out—and this is especially true in Lower Manhattan.
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Posted on May 03, 2017 by Jake Ward
Maybe you’re interested in home renovations, debt consolidation, higher education, or maybe you want to help pay for your daughter’s wedding.
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Posted on March 22, 2017 by Jake Ward
It’s hard to ignore the appeal of making real money online—after all, we live in a world where bloggers land book and movie deals, where top YouTubers are multimillionaires and where celebrities collect thousands of dollars in exchange for a single sponsored tweet.
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Posted on March 22, 2017 by Jake Ward
Investing can seem like a very risky, complex and fast-moving process. With endless combinations of investment vehicles to choose from, it can be difficult to take your first step as an investor—especially with the knowledge that all investments carry the risk of losing some or all of your money. So why bother?
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Posted on March 22, 2017 by Jake Ward
Insurance coverage can be tricky to shop for, because it requires making specific financial decisions about some hazy and unpredictable concepts. Depending on the type of insurance you’re looking into, you might find yourself pondering some downright uncomfortable questions.
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Posted on March 22, 2017 by Jake Ward
When most people think of inflation, their response is usually similar to when they see a vintage advertisement: reminiscing about the cheaper prices of the past (15 cents for a burger? Awesome!) while simultaneously feeling some resentment towards today’s ever-rising prices. Generally, inflation is seen as a frustrating "financial fact of life" that passively affects everyone as price levels climb and as the dollar’s purchasing power decreases over time.
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