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Now that you have read the chapter on health care planning, what do you recommend to Danielle DiMartino in the case at the beginning of the chapter regarding: 1. Choosing among the four alternatives
1. Were you affected directly by the Affordable Care Act? If so, in what ways.2. Are you covered by a health care plan? If so, what do you see as the largest potential for losses if you become ill or
1. Michael Howitt of Berkley, Michigan, recently had his gallbladder removed. His total bill for this surgery, which was his only health care expense for the year, came to $13,890. His health
(a) Use the Run the Numbers worksheet on page 338 to determine how much disability insurance Harry and Belinda each need. Use the December salary figures from Table 3-6 on page 87. To determine the
(a) What factors should the Hernandezes consider as they shop for long-term care protection?(b) Victor is still in his 40s. How does his age affect their decisions related to long-term care
Julia is about to change jobs. Her new employer offers several different health care plans including a traditional fee-for-service plan with a PPO, and an HMO. Her employer will pay the first $300
(a) What is the level of Jim’s short-term, one-year disability insurance needs?(b) What is the level of Jim’s long-term disability insurance needs? (c) Help Jim select from among the important
(a) To help her make a decision, Taliesha has asked you to list two positive points and two negative points about each plan. Prepare such a list.(b) Why might Taliesha’s employer provide an
1. Distinguish between the dying-too-soon problem and the living-too-long problem and the best ways to address each. 2. List five types of needs that can be addressed through life insurance. 3.
1. Distinguish between term life insurance and cash-value life insurance. 2. Explain why the premiums for term insurance are so much lower than those of cash-value life insurance. 3. Describe the
1. Distinguish among the owner, the insured, the beneficiary, and the contingent beneficiary of a life insurance policy. 2. Briefly describe each of the five components of all insurance policies. 3.
1. List the benefits of buying term and investing the rest. 2. Explain how the pattern of one's life insurance program should vary from young adulthood through retirement years. 3. Explain how you
Now that you have read the chapter on protecting loved ones through life insurance, what would you recommend to Stephanie and Will Bridgeman in the case at the beginning of the chapter regarding: 1.
1. What were your feelings about the need for life insurance before you read this chapter? What are they now?2. Are you covered by life insurance? If so, how much? Do you feel that you are over- or
1. Matthew Paul of Sisseton, South Dakota, is single and has been working as an admissions counselor at a university for five years. Matthew owns a home valued at $156,000 on which he owes $135,000.
(a) Should the $3000 interest earnings from Harry’s trust fund be included in his annual income for the purposes of calculating the likely dollar loss if he were to die? Explain your response.(b)
(a) If Victor cashes in his policy, what options would he have when receiving the cash value?(b) Determine what the $16,000 in cash value in Victor’s life insurance policy would be worth in
Julia Price is now in her late 30s and has always wanted children. She has arranged to adopt two siblings from overseas, ages 2 and 4. Julia is happy that she earns enough money to support the
(a) In what way does Nicole’s return to school alter the Greenwoods’ life insurance needs?(b) Would you agree that the amount of life insurance provided by the Greenwoods’ respective employers
(a) Do you think universal life insurance is a good deal for these people? Why or why not?(b) How can the individual fraternity members decide how much life insurance they need?(c) Life insurance
(a) Calculate the amount of life insurance that Marcia needs based on the information given. Use the Run the Numbers worksheet on page 353 or the Garman/Forgue companion website. Assume a 3 percent
1. How does savings differ from investing? 2. Why were returns so poor for the first decade of the millennium? 3. What are the two parts of an investor’s total return? 4. What stock market returns
1. Summarize you investment philosophy and general approach to tolerance for risk.2. Indicate whether you view yourself as an active or passive investor, and explain why.3. Summarize your personal
1. Distinguish between random risk and market risk.2. Summarize three other types of investment risks that may affect returns.3. Explain how transactions costs and leverage may increase or decrease
1. Summarize what the buy-and-hold strategy is all about. 2. Explain the concept of dollar-cost averaging including why one invests at below-average costs. 3. What is the goal of portfolio
1. Review figure, Monte Carlo Simulation from Financial Engines, and give your impressions of the “New Strategy” recommendations.2. What do you think about paying $20 a year for Monte
Review figures and record in writing an investment plan to fund retirement, presumably one of your own long-term goals.
Now that you have read the chapter on investment fundamentals, what do you recommend to Shavenellyee and Sarena on the subject regarding? 1. Portfolio diversification for Shavenellyee? 2. Dollar-cost
1. Why should people invest? Give three reasons each for college students, young college graduates in their 20s, couples with young children, and people in their 50s.2. Review Figure, “Long-Term
1. Sheldon Cooper and Amy Farrah live in Pasadena, California; have as a new investment goal to create a college fund for their newborn daughter. They estimate that they will need $200,000 in 18
(a) In what types of investments (choose only two) might the Johnsons place the first $2000? Give reasons for your selections.(b) In what types of investments might they place the next $4000? Why?(c)
(a) What rate of return is needed on the $70,000 portfolio to reach their goal of $210,000 (assuming no additional contributions)? Use Appendix A-3 or visit the Garman/Forgue companion website.(b)
It has been about 20 years since Julia graduated with a major in aeronautical engineering, and she has been quite successful in her career and her personal finances. Accordingly she wants to sell her
(a) What can you suggest to Lucia about figuring out her investment philosophy?(b) Would you recommend active or passive investing for her, and why?(c) Should Lucia be a lender or owner?(d) Identify
1. Distinguish between common stocks and bonds.2. How do public corporations use stocks and bonds?3. Why do individuals invest in stocks?
1. Distinguish between the terms income stocks and growth stocks.2. Explain how a stock with a beta of 1.0 differs from ones with a beta of 1.2 and 2.5.3. What is the focus of fundamental analysis?4.
1. Give three examples of the types of website resources available to investors on the internet.2. List five places where you can obtain investment information on a specific stock.3. Distinguish
1. Summarize the differences among discount, online, and full-service brokers.2. Summarize the differences among types of stock orders; market, limit, and stop order.3. Explain what selling short is
1. Distinguish between investment-and speculative-grade bonds.2. Give some reasons why individuals often invest in corporate bonds rather than Treasuries.3. Summarize the differences among Treasury
Now that you have read the chapter on stock and bonds, what do you recommend to Ashely Diaz in the case at the beginning of the chapter regarding:1. Investing for retirement in 18 years.2. Owning
1. What counsel can you offer long-term investors who are hesitant to invest in stocks and bonds in today’s economy?2. Make a list of the plusses and minuses of investing in either common stock or
1. A stock sells at $15 per share.(a) What is the EPS for the company if it has a P/E ratio of 20?(b) If the company’s dividend yield is 3 percent, what is its dividend per share?(c) What
The investments of Harry and Belinda have done well through the years. While the cash portion of their portfolio has risen to $16,000, it is earning a minuscule 1 percent in a money market account;
(a) Why should Victor and Maria consider buying common stock as an investment with the additional money?(b) If Victor and Maria bought a stock with a market price of $50 and a beta value of 1.8, what
Julia’s investments survived the Great Recession–related bear stock market declines because she was well diversified and was investing more heavily in bonds in the years preceding the decline.
(a) If Jessica buys corporate or municipal bonds, what rating should her selections have? Why?(b) Jessica has a choice between two $1000 bonds: a corporate bond with a coupon rate of 5.1 percent and
(a) Justify Kyle’s attitude toward bond investments.(b) Justify Ike’s attitude toward stock investments.(c) Explain why both brothers might be happy investing some of their money in TIPS
(a) What classification of common stock would you recommend to Ji? Why?(b) Calculate the P/E ratio and the dividend payout ratio for this stock. Given this information and your recommendation, would
1. Explain how net asset value is calculated and how it is used by mutual funds.2. List five advantages of investing in mutual funds.3. Name five services that are unique to mutual funds.
1. What are the three basic types of mutual fund objectives?2. Distinguish among mutual funds with an income objective, growth objective, and growth and income objective.3. Explain why investors
1. Give three examples of fees or charges associated with load funds.2. Which is better for most investors, load or no-load funds? Why?3. Summarize the effects of loads and fees on investment returns.
1. Explain why it is important to review your investment philosophy and goals when selecting mutual fund investments.2. Explain how you would eliminate funds inappropriate for your investment
Now that you have read the chapter on mutual funds, what do you recommend to Tyler and Samantha Gent in the case at the beginning of the chapter regarding:1. Redeeming their CDs and investing their
1. Comment on this statement: “A great time to invest is during times of economic turmoil when assets are undervalued.”2. Review the three objectives of mutual funds. Based on your investment
1. A year ago, George Jetson, from Orbit City, Texas, invested $1000 by buying 100 shares of the Can’t Lose Mutual Fund, an aggressive growth no-load mutual fund. George reinvested his dividends,
(a) Some comparable mutual fund performance data on stock funds are shown in Table 15-3. Using only that information and assuming that you are recommending some funds for the Johnsons’ retirement
(a) Of the stock mutual funds listed in Table 15-3, which two would you recommend to meet the Hernandezes’ goals? Why? (b) Would you recommend that the Hernandezes remain invested in those
It has been over 25 years since Julia graduated with a major in aeronautical engineering, and she has been quite successful in her career as well as in managing her personal finances. She has moved
(a) In Table, note that there are two index funds based on the S&P 500 Index. Suggest a reason why Joshua should invest in one or the other, noting that the returns for the Vanguard 500 Index Fund
(a) If Lola invests $3000 annually into two growth mutual funds, which two types would you recommend and why? (b) Alternatively, if Lola invests $3000 annually into two growth and income funds,
1. What are the two key questions to consider before investing in real estate? 2. Distinguish between the price-to-rent ratio and the rental yield as measures of current income.
1. Summarize how depreciation is used to reduce the income from a real estate investment. 2. Briefly explain how the interest paid on the mortgage of a real estate investment reduces one's income
1. Summarize how the discounted cash-flow method helps determine the right price to pay for a real estate investment. 2. Comment on the wisdom of buying a timeshare as an investment. 3. List three
1. Summarize why foreclosures and illiquidity are disadvantages in real estate investing. 2. Comment on why real estate investors often have time-consuming management demands.
1. Identify one collectible that might be an interesting investment, and explain why it might be difficult to make a profit. 2. Explain why some investors buy gold and other precious metals, and tell
1. Distinguish between a call and a put for the options investor. 2. Summarize one way a person with a conservative investment philosophy can profit in options. 3. Explain how a speculative options
Now that you have read the chapter on real estate and high-risk investments, what do you recommend to Britanny on?1. Investing in real estate?2. Putting some of her money in an alternative
1. Describe what would encourage you to invest in real estate given that in recent years many communities’ prices have declined severely.2. Which of the two questions in real estate investing is
1. Calculate the price-to-rent ratios for the following properties arranged by price of home followed by likely annual rental income: (a) $400,000/$40,000; (b) $300,000/$36,000; (c)
(a) Calculate the price-to-rent ratio on the property.(b) Calculate the present value of after-tax cash flow for the property, assuming that the after-tax cash-flow numbers are $8000 for the first
(a) If the rent is $1000 a month, what is the rental yield?(b) If they sold the home, should they invest the proceeds into any alternative investments, such as gold?Victor and Maria Hernandez are
Julia continues to be a hard worker and, at age 50, has saved and invested wisely for her planned financially successful retirement. She has an extra $15,000 in a cash management account beyond what
(a) Contrast the wisdom of investing in commercial office buildings versus the attraction of investing in residential properties.(b) List three of the advantages associated with real estate
(a) Offer some reasons why Jonathan want to invest $100,000 or more in options and futures contracts.(b) List some of the risks of options trading for Jonathan and Cody.(c) From an investor’s point
1. List the key financial planning actions that individuals must take during their working lives to prepare for retirement.2. Summarize how workers become qualified for retirement Social Security
1. List the steps in the process of estimating your retirement savings goal in today's dollars. 2. In the text example, what can Erik do to save more for his retirement?
1. Distinguish among after-tax money put into investments, pretax money, and vesting.2. Explain what is meant by tax-sheltered investment growth on money invested through qualified retirement
1. Why should workers choose to save for retirement through a personally established retirement account? 2. Summarize the importance of low-cost investment fees to long-term retirement success. 3.
1. What are some negative impacts of taking early withdrawals from retirement accounts? 2. Name two types of penalty-free withdrawals from retirement accounts. 3. Summarize how long one's retirement
1. What is probate, and give three examples of how people should transfer assets by contract to avoid probate. 2. Distinguish between probate and nonprobate property. 3. What topics go into a
Now that you have read the chapter on estate planning, what do you recommend to Juliana and Fernando on the subject of retirement and estate planning regarding? 1. How much in Social Security
1. What are your thoughts on this comment? “Younger workers today face some serious challenges in deciding where to invest their retirement funds.”2. Do you know anyone who has estimated his or
1. Irad Liu, of Commerce, Texas, is in the 25 percent marginal tax bracket and is considering the tax consequences of investing $2000 at the end of each year for 30 years in a tax-sheltered
(a) Belinda believes that the couple could maintain their current level of living if their retirement income represented 75 percent of their current annual income after adjusting for inflation.
(a) Sum up the present values of the Hernandezes’ assets, excluding their personal residence, and identify which assets derive from tax-sheltered accounts.(b) Assume that the Hernandezes sold their
Julia is now in her early 50s. She has had two jobs in her career so far and participated fully in the defined-contribution plans offered by both employers. When she left her first position, she
(a) What annual income would Jasmine need for retirement?(b) What would her annual expected Social Security benefit be?(c) Jasmine expects to receive $500 per month from her defined-benefit pension
(a) List four negative things that could happen if either Morgan or Joshua were to die without a will.(b) What would be the most important negative consequence of not having a will if both Morgan and
Explain the difference between capital assets, capital investments, and capital budgeting.
Describe the capital budgeting process.
What is capital rationing?
How is payback calculated with unequal net cash inflows?
What is the decision rule for ARR?
Why is it preferable to receive cash sooner rather than later?
Explain the difference between the present value factor tables— Present Value of $ 1 and Present Value of Annuity of $ 1.
What is the internal rate of return?
What are post-audits? When are they conducted?
How does compound interest differ from simple interest?
Why are net present value and internal rate of return considered discounted cash flow methods?
What is the profitability index? When it is used?
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