Income & Debt
Cars
Auto Loans, Leases, and Repossession
Leasing a Vehicle
When you lease a car, you don’t own the vehicle. A leased vehicle must be returned at the end of the term of the lease unless the...
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Minimum Wage Laws
What is the minimum hourly wage in New Mexico?
The minimum hourly wage in New Mexico is $7.50. The rate applies to most, but not all employees. A few cities have different hourly minimum...
Pawn Shops
When I need to borrow money, is it a good idea to use a pawn shop?
People pawn their belongings as a way to get a short-term loan. In some cases, using a pawn shop costs less in interest than...
Worker's Compensation
What is workers’ compensation?
Workers’ compensation is a system of insurance that the state administers. The Worker’s Compensation Administration handles the claims. The insurance is...