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1 week ago | 
heraldonline.com | Elijah Nicholson-Messmer
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1 week ago | 
autoblog.com | Elijah Nicholson-Messmer
If you’ve ever sold a car years after buying it new, you know the pain of watching thousands of dollars vanish into thin air. But not all vehicles lose value at the same rate. Some — thanks to strong reputations, loyal fanbases, or just plain desirability — hang on to their worth better than others. According to a recent study by iSeeCars analyzing over 800,000 five-year-old vehicles sold between March 2024 and February 2025, the average car loses 45.6% of its value in five years.
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1 week ago | 
financial-planning.com | Elijah Nicholson-Messmer
It's that time of year again! Financial Planning is proud to launch the 2025 Rising Star awards, honoring wealth management professionals with fewer than 10 years of experience in the industry. These awards celebrate young professionals and career changers making meaningful contributions to the profession through their achievements, innovations and community service. The deadline for nominations is midnight on Monday, June 30, 2025. Results will be announced in September.
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1 week ago | 
financial-planning.com | Elijah Nicholson-Messmer
executives said its wealth division is making "excellent progress" under Andy Sieg, the firm's head of wealth. The division reported a 489% surge in its new investment assets in the fourth quarter. reported $16.5 billion in net new investment assets for the last quarter of 2024.
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1 week ago | 
autoblog.com | Elijah Nicholson-Messmer
As tariffs raise uncertainty in the auto market, more buyers are turning to used vehicles, driving up prices and tightening supply, especially for budget-friendly options. The announcement of sweeping new tariffs on imported vehicles and parts has sent ripple effects through the used car market. While new car buyers scramble to beat expected price hikes, many others — especially those on a budget — are turning to used cars as a more affordable alternative.
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1 week ago | 
autoblog.com | Elijah Nicholson-Messmer
A sales boom in the U.S. still can’t offset a slowdown in China as the EV transition weighs heavily on Porsche’s global results. Porsche just posted a record-breaking sales quarter in North America, driven by renewed enthusiasm for its SUV lineup and the arrival of its new electric Macan. But even that strong performance wasn’t enough to offset a rough global start to 2025.
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1 week ago | 
autoblog.com | Elijah Nicholson-Messmer
Tariff hikes between the U.S. and China have sidelined Tesla’s imports, raising questions about its future in the world’s largest EV market. Tesla has quietly stopped taking new orders for its high-end Model S sedan and Model X SUV in China, following Beijing’s latest round of retaliatory tariffs on American imports. On Friday, the “order” button vanished from Tesla’s Chinese website for both models, signaling a strategic shift prompted by a deepening U.S.-China trade conflict.
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1 week ago | 
heraldonline.com | Elijah Nicholson-Messmer
A neighbor's misfortune becomes Lucid's opportunityLucid Motors is picking up the pieces of once-hyped EV and hydrogen truckmaker Nikola, acquiring key facilities and assets in Arizona for $30 million. The deal, announced Friday, does not include Nikola's hydrogen truck business or customer relationships, but it does give Lucid more than 884,000 square feet of additional space, a fully equipped factory, and access to a skilled workforce left in limbo by Nikola's collapse.
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2 weeks ago | 
autoblog.com | Elijah Nicholson-Messmer
Looking for a quality used car? These models offer the best reliability, safety and value. Buying a used car can be a smart financial decision, but it also comes with challenges. Shoppers want reliability, safety, and efficiency — all at a reasonable price. To help navigate the pre-owned market, Consumer Reports has released its latest list of the best used cars available in April 2025. These models excel in reliability, performance, and value, giving buyers the confidence to make informed decisions.
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2 weeks ago | 
financial-planning.com | Elijah Nicholson-Messmer
Financial advisors often advise keeping politics out of a portfolio, but do clients heed their warnings? A flood of from the Trump administration has sent shockwaves through the stock market. Advisors say that individual reactions, often dependent on their political views, can vary wildly from one client to another.
