Guinness, Ireland's dark, velvety meal in a glass, is launching a significantly lighter, blonder version of itself in a bid to try and appeal to American palates. Next month, US beer stores will begin stocking the Guinness Blonde American Lager, pitched as the Americanized version of the iconic Irish stout.
What is a balloon payment? Quite simply, a balloon payment is a lump sum payment that is attached to a loan. The payment, which has a higher value than your regular repayment charges, can be applied at regular intervals or, as is more usual, at the end of a loan period.
When leasing a car, some dealers will try to put you into a balloon loan which seems like a lease but it isn't. A balloon loan is basically a conventional auto loan with lower monthly payments and a large balloon payment at the very end. This balloon payment is usually optional - which means you can return the vehicle instead of buying it - similar to a lease.