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What factors affect a person's ability to qualify for a mortgage?
Estimate the affordable monthly mortgage payment, the affordable mortgage amount, and the affordable home purchase price for the following situation (see Exhibit 9-8). Monthly gross income,
Ben and Carla Manchester plan to buy a condominium. They will obtain a $150,000, 30-year mortgage at 6 percent. Their annual property taxes are expected to be $1,800. Property insurance is $480 a
Talk to a financial planner or an insurance agent about the financial difficulties faced by people who lack adequate home and auto insurance. What common coverages do many people overlook?
1. When obtaining homeowners insurance for their condo, what factors should the Lawrences consider in determining the amount of home insurance coverage they will need?2. What are the two categories
List health care services that you and your family members have used during the past year. Assign an appropriate dollar cost to each of these services, and identify the financial resources (savings,
Using the Internet to Obtain Information about Various Types of Health Insurance Coverages. Visit the following Department of Health and Human Services Websites to gather information about various
What factors should Eugenio Costa consider in making the choice among various types of Medicare: Medicare, Medigap, or HMO health care insurance policies?
1. In evaluating the various health insurance plans, what factors should the Lawrences look for in a good health insurance plan? 2. When considering disability income insurance, what are the
What is a coordination of benefits provision?
What are the major sources of health insurance and health care?
What are Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans? What benefits are provided by each plan?
What are the differences among HMOs, PPOs, EPOs, and POSs?
What are home health care agencies?
What are employer self-funded health plans?
What are the two sources of government health insurance?
What benefits are provided through Part A and Part B of Medicare?
What is medigap insurance?
Ariana's health insurance policy includes an $800 deductible and a coinsurance provision requiring her to pay 20 percent of all bills. Her total bill is $3,800. What is Ariana's total cost?
A health insurance policy pays 65 percent of physical therapy cost after a $200 deductible. In contrast, an HMO charges $15 per visit for physical therapy. How much would a person save with the HMO
List the factors that would influence you in selecting the type of settlement option.
Jake is a 27-year-old single man with no children. He has a younger sister who has a developmental disability. Both his parents are living, though neither parent is in good health. Jake has an auto
All major life insurance companies now maintain a Web page on the Internet. Visit a few Web sites of companies such as Metropolitan Life, New York Life, Transamerica Life, Lincoln Benefit Life, or
Examine your life insurance policy and life insurance policies of other members of your family. Note the contractual provisions of each policy. What does the company promise to do in return for
1. In your opinion, do Jeff and Ann need additional insurance? Why or why not? 2. What type of policy would you suggest for Jeff and Ann? Why?
What are the five general methods for estimating the amount of life insurance that the Lawrences need?
What are the two types of life insurance companies?
What are the major types and subtypes of life insurance? Discuss.
What are the main differences between whole life and term policies?
Why is it important to know the ratings of the insurance company?
Using the "non-working" spouse method, what should be the life insurance needs for a family whose youngest child is 4 years old?
Susan has purchased a whole life policy with a death benefit of $200,000. Assuming that she dies in 10 years and the average inflation has been 3%, what is the value of the purchasing power of the
Allen has purchased a whole life policy with a death benefit of $150,000. Assuming that he dies in 8 years and the average inflation has been 2%, what is the value of the purchasing power of the
Suppose you are 45 and have a $10,000 face amount, 15-year, limited-payment, participating policy (dividends will be used to build up the cash value of the policy). Your annual premium is $350. The
Suppose you are 30 and have a $25,000 face amount, 20-year, limited-payment, participating policy (dividends will be used to build up the cash value of the policy). Your annual premium is $225. The
You are a dual income, no kids family. You and your spouse have the following debts: Mortgage = $190,000; Auto loan = $10,000; Credit card balance = $2,000, and other debts of $4,000. Further, you
Tim and Allison are married and have two children, ages 2 and 6. Allison is a "nonworking" spouse who devotes all of her time to household activities. Estimate how much life insurance Tim and Allison
Using the "non-working" spouse method, what should be the life insurance needs for a family whose youngest child is 5 years old?
Using the information in the Financial Planning Calculations feature, calculate the future value of your investments if you invest $3,000 each year for 20 years. Assume your investments earn 5
From the investment alternatives described in this chapter, choose two specific investments that you feel would help an individual who is 35 years old, divorced, and earns $27,000 a year begin an
Assume you are single and have graduated from college. Your monthly take-home pay is $2,500 and your monthly expenses total $2,300, leaving you with a monthly surplus of $200. Develop a personal plan
Choose one stock and one mutual fund investment. Using the Internet, the Wall Street Journal, or your local newspaper, track the value of both investments on a daily basis for a two-week period. Then
Assume you have established an emergency fund and that you have saved an additional $12,000 that could fund an investment in common stock issued by the AT&T Corporation. Using the sources of
1. How would you rate the financial status of the Garners before the air conditioner broke down? 2. The Garners take-home pay is over $4,500 a month. Yet, after all expenses are paid, there is only
1. What are the steps that Shelby and Mark should take to prepare for an Investment Program? 2. Explain how Shelby and Mark might obtain money to start an Investment Program. 3. Explain how the
In your own words, describe the risk-return tradeoff.
How can asset allocation help you build an investment program to reach your financial goals?
How do the time your investments have to work for you and your age affect your investment program?
Using the Suze Orman method described on page 459, determine how much of your investments should be growth oriented. Does this seem like a reasonable amount?
Why should you monitor the value of your investment?
Briefly describe the additional sources of information that can be used to evaluate a potential investment.
Beth and Bob Martin have a total take-home pay of $4,000 a month. Their monthly expenses total $2,900. Calculate the amount the couple needs to establish an emergency fund. How did you calculate this
Jackie Martin purchased three $1,000 corporate bonds issued by J. C. Penney. The bonds pay 5.65 percent and mature in 2020. What is the total dollar amount of interest Jackie will receive for her
Assume that three years ago, you purchased a corporate bond that pays 6.10 percent. The purchase price was $1,000. Also assume that three years after your bond investment, comparable bonds are paying
Eight years ago, Burt Brownlee purchased a U.S. government bond that pays 3.80 percent interest. The face value of the bond was $1,000. a. What is the dollar amount of annual interest that Burt
Assume you are 59 years old, want to retire in 6 years, and currently have an investment portfolio valued at $550,000 invested in technology stocks. After talking with friends and relatives, you have
Based on the following information, construct a graph that illustrates price movement for a share of the Davis New York Venture Mutual Fund. Note: you may want to review the material presented in the
Assume you are 29 years old, your take-home pay totals $2,400 a month, your monthly living expenses total $1,400, your monthly car payment is $400, and your credit card debts total $3,500. Using the
Three years ago, you purchased 150 shares of IBM stock for $92 a share. Today, you sold your IBM stock for $183 a share. For this problem, ignore commissions that would be charged to buy and sell
Using the table in the Financial Planning Calculations feature on page 450, complete the following table. Then answer the questions that follow the table.a. In the above situations, describe the
Assume that at the beginning of the year, you purchase an investment for $5,500 that pays $110 annual income. Also assume the investment's value has increased to $6,400 by the end of the year. a.
Assume that at the beginning of the year, you purchase an investment for $7,100 that pays $80 annual income. Also assume that the investment's value has increased to $7,590 at the end of the year. a.
Assume that at the beginning of the year, you purchase an investment for $7,000 that pays $100 annual income. Also assume the investment's value has decreased to $6,600 by the end of the year. a.
Three years ago you purchased a Heinz corporate bond that pays 3.125 percent annual interest. The face value of the bond is $1,000. What is the total dollar amount of interest that you received from
Why do corporations split their stock? Is a stock split good or bad for investors?
Survey investors who own stock then explain, in a short paragraph, their reasons for owning stock.
Use the Internet to find the following information for the four stocks listed below in the chart.Date _____________________Website___________________
Interview people who have used the long-term techniques of buy and hold, dollar cost averaging, direct investment plans, and dividend reinvestment plans. Describe your findings.
Prepare a chart that describes the similarities and differences among day trading, buying stock on margin, and selling short.
1. Based on the research provided by Value Line, would you buy Dollar Tree's common stock? Justify your answer. 2. What other investment information would you need to evaluate Dollar Tree's common
1. What are the ways that Shelby and Mark might earn money from stock investments? What are the risks involved? 2. If Shelly and Mark want to use the Internet to evaluate stocks, what are four Web
Explain the relationship between earnings and a stock's market value.
Why are earnings per share and price-earnings ratios important?
What are the formulas for dividend payout, dividend yield, total return, annualized holding period yield, book value, and market-to-book ratio?
Explain how fundamental analysis, technical analysis, or the efficient market hypothesis can be used to best describe price movements for the stock market?
Describe the types of orders that are used to buy or sell stocks.
As a stockholder in Bozo Oil Company, you receive its annual report. In the financial statements, the firm has reported assets of $9 million, liabilities of $5 million, after-tax earnings of $2
According to the financial statements for Samson Electronics, Inc., the firm has total assets valued at $310 million. It also has total liabilities of $190 million. Company records indicate that the
For four years, Mary Nations invested $4,000 each year in America Bank stock. The stock was selling for $34 in 2010, for $48 in 2011, for $37 in 2012, and $52 in 2013. a. What is Mary's total
Bill Campbell invested $4,000 and borrowed $4,000 to purchase shares in Walmart. At the time of investment, Walmart stock was selling for $70 a share. a. If Bill paid $30 commission, how many shares
After researching Best Buy common stock, Sally Jackson is convinced that the stock is overpriced. She contacts her account executive and arranges to sell short 200 shares of Best Buy. At the time of
Tammy Jackson purchased 100 shares of All-American Manufacturing Company stock at $31.50 a share. One year later, she sold the stock for $38 a share. She paid her broker a $15 commission when she
Marie and Bob Houmas purchased 200 shares of General Electric stock for $23 a share. One year later, they sold the stock for $31 a share. They paid their broker a $32 commission when they purchased
Assume you own shares in Honeywell, Inc. and that the company currently earns $3.69 per share and pays annual dividend payments that total $1.64 a share each year. Calculate the dividend payout for
Carl Patterson likes investing in stocks that pay dividends. Carl owns 25 shares of a local utility company. The stock pays a regular annual dividend in the amount of $3.00 per share and the company
Two years ago, you purchased 100 shares of Coca-Cola Company. Your purchase price was $33 a share, plus a total commission of $29 to purchase the stock. During the last two years, you have received
In your own words, define maturity date and bond indenture.
Prepare a two-minute oral presentation that describes why corporations sell bonds.
Use the Internet to locate the website for Treasury Direct (www.treasurydirect.gov). Then prepare a report that summarizes the information provided on Treasury bills, Treasury notes, Treasury bonds,
1. What types of financial goals might include an investment in bonds for the Lawrences? 2. If the Lawrences were interested in a particular bond, describe the bond ratings that would help them
What are the differences among a debenture, a mortgage bond, and a subordinated debenture?
What are the maturities for a Treasury bill, Treasury note, and Treasury bond?
What type of information is contained in a corporation's Website? How could this information be used to evaluate a bond issue?
What is the market value for a bond with a face value of $1,000 and a newspaper quotation of 77?
Calculate the annual interest and the semiannual interest payment for the following corporate bond issues with a face value of $1,000.
Calculate the interest amount and current yield for the following $1,000 bonds.
Assume you purchased a high-yield corporate bond at its current market price of $850 on January 2, 2004. It pays 9 percent interest and it will mature on December 31, 2013, at which time the
Assume that ten years ago you purchased a $1,000 bond for $820. The bond pays 6.75 percent interest and will mature this year. a. Calculate the current yield on your bond investment at the time of
Jackson Metals, Inc. issued a $1,000 convertible corporate bond. Each bond is convertible to 40 shares of the firm's common stock. a. What price must the common stock reach before investors would
Approximate the market value for the following $1,000 bonds.
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