The couple wants to become more knowledgeable about financial statements and reports and have asked you to explain how the following transactions in the upcoming year would impact their net worth:

1) they pay off $5000 of their credit card debt using the money from their savings account.

2) Their mutual fund portfolio increases by 7%

3) Sheldon buys $1000 for sports memorabilia for $800 using funds from their checking account

4) Amy buys a used sports car for $25,000 with no down payment and financing at 3.9% for 60 months on the balance.

give your analysis, reccomendations and detailed support.

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Coonom Questionnaire Cent 1/13 75% + Sheldon and Amy Cooper Sheldon and Amy Cooper have come to you, a financial planner, for help in developing a plan to accomplish their financial goals. The Coopers realize they have not done the best job managing their finances and keeping records and have decided to seek professional advice. You have explained the financial planning process to them, and as a result, they have asked that your plan include the next step to further consider or implement your various recommendations and ideas. Assume today is January 1, 2023. Personal Background and Information Sheldon Cooper (Age 37) Sheldon is the owner and manager of Big Joey's Bar and Grill (Big Joey's), a small neighborhood bar that is open Monday through Saturday from 4:00 pm to midnight and closed on Sundays. Sheldon inherited the bar four years ago from his uncle Joey. Although academically capable, Sheldon briefly attended State University but did not graduate, choosing instead to work alongside his uncle. Sheldon has always had an entrepreneurial spirit, and he likes owning the bar and carrying on his uncle's legacy. Joey was a star running back on the State University football team. Big Joey's is somewhat of an institution among State University students and also quite popular among local residents. Amy Cooper (Age 37) Amy works as an elementary school educator at Anytown Private Elementary School, located a few blocks from the Coopers' home]She has been employed by the school for 15 years. She graduated from State University and met Sheldon at Big Joey's during her senior year. Sheldon and Amy have been married for 11 years. They both plan to retire in 25 years. They have three children and do not plan on having any more. Children Bradley, age 10, attends Anytown Private Elementary School and is in the fourth grade. Brea, age 5, also attends Anytown Private Elementary School and is in kindergarten on a half- day schedule. Brea spends Monday through Friday afternoons during the school year at an excellent day care center owned and operated by good friends of the Coopers. The center also offers an academic enrichment program for the children. Anytown Private Elementary School provides a 50% tuition discount for enrolled students who are children of faculty and staff members of the school. 45F Clear Coonom Questionnaire Cent 1/13 75% + Sheldon and Amy Cooper Sheldon and Amy Cooper have come to you, a financial planner, for help in developing a plan to accomplish their financial goals. The Coopers realize they have not done the best job managing their finances and keeping records and have decided to seek professional advice. You have explained the financial planning process to them, and as a result, they have asked that your plan include the next step to further consider or implement your various recommendations and ideas. Assume today is January 1, 2023. Personal Background and Information Sheldon Cooper (Age 37) Sheldon is the owner and manager of Big Joey's Bar and Grill (Big Joey's), a small neighborhood bar that is open Monday through Saturday from 4:00 pm to midnight and closed on Sundays. Sheldon inherited the bar four years ago from his uncle Joey. Although academically capable, Sheldon briefly attended State University but did not graduate, choosing instead to work alongside his uncle. Sheldon has always had an entrepreneurial spirit, and he likes owning the bar and carrying on his uncle's legacy. Joey was a star running back on the State University football team. Big Joey's is somewhat of an institution among State University students and also quite popular among local residents. Amy Cooper (Age 37) Amy works as an elementary school educator at Anytown Private Elementary School, located a few blocks from the Coopers' home]She has been employed by the school for 15 years. She graduated from State University and met Sheldon at Big Joey's during her senior year. Sheldon and Amy have been married for 11 years. They both plan to retire in 25 years. They have three children and do not plan on having any more. Children Bradley, age 10, attends Anytown Private Elementary School and is in the fourth grade. Brea, age 5, also attends Anytown Private Elementary School and is in kindergarten on a half- day schedule. Brea spends Monday through Friday afternoons during the school year at an excellent day care center owned and operated by good friends of the Coopers. The center also offers an academic enrichment program for the children. Anytown Private Elementary School provides a 50% tuition discount for enrolled students who are children of faculty and staff members of the school. 45F Clear