National Teen Driver Safety Week (NTDSW), October 17-23, 2010, is dedicated to raising awareness and seeking solutions to unnecessary teen deaths on the road. Established by Congress in 2007 and held annually on the third week of October each year, … Continue reading
A common misunderstanding about investing in bonds or bond mutual funds is that there is no risk to principal. This is not the case. Interest rates are currently at historically low levels. If interest rates rise, bond prices would fall, … Continue reading
As a personal injury attorney in Stuart and Port St. Lucie, Florida, for the past 17 years, I have read hundreds of cases concerning automobile accidents and insurance issues. One recent case demonstrated the lengths insurance companies will go to … Continue reading
As a personal injury attorney in Stuart and Port St. Lucie for the past 17 years, I have read hundreds of lawsuits concerning automobile accident insurance. One recent case involved an expensive mistake with a rental car. Have you ever … Continue reading
The Dodd-Frank financial overhaul legislation was passed by Congress and signed into law by the President. What impact does it have for individual retail investors? The consensus among the experts is that it has no immediate benefit for retail investors … Continue reading
As an automobile accident personal injury lawyer in Stuart and Port St. Lucie, Florida, for the past 21 years, I have watched as the legal landscape has change dramatically both in terms of the law and lawyers. I want to … Continue reading
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac common stock was delisted from the New York Stock Exchange today. This brought back memories regarding preferred stock losses that continue to weigh down investment accounts. Many investors sustained significant financial losses as a result of … Continue reading
Risk tolerance is the degree of uncertainty that an investor can handle in regard to a negative change in the value of an investment. Risk of loss of principal is the primary risk concern for investors but there are other … Continue reading
Are cars getting safer? According to the federal government, the answer is “yes”. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) compiles car crash data every year. In 2007, more than 41,000 people died on our roads. In 2008, that number … Continue reading
Every year, the Florida legislature struggles with the issue of requiring car and truck owners to carry insurance if they injure someone. Right now, you are not required to carry insurance in case you hurt someone while driving your car. … Continue reading