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If someone is in the 28 percent marginal tax bracket, is that person’s entire income taxed at 28 percent? Why or why not?
Briefly explain each filing status. How does filing status affect who must file income taxes? How does filing status affect the standard deduction amount?
What is meant by “bracket creep”? What method is employed by the IRS to control “bracket creep”?
List the four methods used for collecting income taxes. How is tax withholding affected by the W-4 form?
In addition to federal income taxes, what other income-based taxes does the federal government collect? Are these taxes progressive or regressive and how are the taxes calculated?
List and describe four non-income-based taxes. Be sure to categorize each tax as either progressive or regressive.
What are the three primary types of taxable income, as defined by the IRS?
What is taxable income, and what is the formula for determining taxable income?
The Lees, a family of two adults and two dependent children under age 16, had a gross annual income of $68,000 for 2014. Determine their standard deduction, exemption, and child tax credit amounts,
Calculate the 2014 total tax for Gordon Geist, a single taxpayer with no dependents and no itemized deductions. He has an active income of $40,000, a short-term capital gain income of $4,000 from the
Aliza Grajek is a self-employed nurse with 2014 gross income of $68,000 and taxable annual income (federal and state) of $55,000 after adjustments, exemptions, and deductions. Calculate her total
Mrs. Hubbard, a mother of two, has been selected for an audit. Advise her on what to do to prepare for the audit and what to do if the audit does not turn out favorably.
Harry and Harriet Potter are in their golden years. Discuss the best tax reduction method for them to use in reducing their estate taxes.
Consider three investors who need to partially liquidate investments to raise cash. In this case, all investments have been held for 3 or more years. Investor A waited for a $1,500 qualified dividend
Sukeeta, a young mother, is preparing to file her 2014 income tax return. Her husband, who was tragically killed in a boating accident in the summer of 2014, always handled the tax filing. Assuming
Calculate the total 2014 tax liability for a single parent of one dependent child with a gross income of $46,250, no salary reductions for employer-provided benefits, and no itemized deductions.
Using the married filing jointly status and their income and expense statement, calculate the 2014 tax liability for Shameka and Curtis Williams. First, use the standard deduction, and then use the
Given the following information, would it be better for Illinois resident Salem Marcos to itemize her sales tax or her state income tax on her federal tax return? Federal taxable income
Calculate the Lifetime Learning Credit available to a single filer earning $40,000 per year if she spent $8,500 on qualified education expenses during 2014.
1. Is Martha's unreimbursed medical expense deductible on the Neals' tax return? Why? 2. Is Martha required to file a tax return? Why or why not? 3. What tax advantage(s), attributable to Holly's
1. Calculate Anya's Social Security and Medicare taxes. Calculate how much of these taxes are deductible.2. Calculate the Goulds' total income and adjusted gross income for the year.3. Are the moving
What are liquid assets? How does this category of assets relate to Principles 5: Stuff Happens, or the Importance of Liquidity and Principle 8: Risk and Return Go Hand in Hand?
Who would benefit the most from investing in tax-exempt securities? Why?
What factors should you consider when choosing a financial institution?
What is overdraft protection? How do the new federal rules affect the way overdraft protection works?
What are electronic funds transfers (EFTs)? Describe and compare three different types of EFTs.
Describe the function of a smart card. Why is it important to protect your smart card?
Give two examples of both deposit-type and non-deposit-type financial institutions. Describe their similarities.
What is a credit union, and what are some of its distinguishing features?
What is a NOW account? What are its advantages and disadvantages?
List three characteristics of certificates of deposit (CDs).
Describe and compare a money market deposit account (MMDA) and a money market mutual fund (MMMF).
Describe how an asset management account works and what financial services are included. What are the disadvantages associated with this type of account?
Describe and compare two common federal government debt instruments: Treasury bills and U.S. Series EE savings bonds.
Name three characteristics of liquid assets. What are the disadvantages of having too much or too little money held as liquid assets?
What are the primary advantages and disadvantages of an Internet-only bank?
Use Worksheet 1 to list three short-term goals and/or expenses for which a savings account, money market mutual fund, or other liquid assets vehicle would be the appropriate place for your money.
What is the primary advantage of automating your savings?
After reading the new account insert in his monthly statement, Tony Mercadante determined that the FDIC considers a joint account as a separate depositor. He and his wife, Cynthia, have three
Your friend Ed has a money market mutual fund account, automatic deposit of his paycheck into an interest-bearing checking account at the company credit union, and a CD from the local branch of a
Calculate the percentage return on a 1-year Treasury bill with a face value of $10,000 if you pay $9,800 to purchase it and receive its full face value at maturity.
Calculate the after-tax return of a 4.65 percent, 20-year, A-rated corporate bond for an investor in the 15 percent marginal tax bracket. Compare this yield to that of a 3.25 percent, 20-year,
Assuming a 1-year money market account investment at 1.5 percent (APY), a 2.5 percent inflation rate, a 28 percent marginal tax bracket, and a constant $50,000 balance, calculate the after-tax rate
Based on the after-tax returns, at what federal tax rate is an investor better off choosing a tax-exempt 1.78 percent municipal bond over a taxable 3.03 percent corporate bond?
1. Name at least three ways that Shu could automate her asset management. Suggest at least one option for retirement savings, general savings, and general convenience. 2. What major factors should
Jarod Douglas Jones is a young professional just getting started in the world. He has been having some difficulty getting his checkbook to match his bank statement. Last month all he had to do was
Define the term credit. How is credit different from open credit? What is revolving credit?
What is (are) the most important decision factor(s) in choosing a credit card for a credit user, a convenience user, and convenience and credit user?
Explain how the CARD Act of 2009 has changed the way college students apply for and access credit cards.
Explain the five Cs of credit and how they relate to individual creditworthiness.
What is a credit (FICO or VantageScore) score? How does a credit score affect the availability and cost of credit?
What factors are considered in the calculation of the FICO score? Briefly explain each.
List the protections against identity theft offered by the FACT Act. How does Principle 10: Just Do It! apply to these protections?
What other protection to your credit information does the Fair Credit Reporting Act provide?
Describe the steps involved when attempting to resolve a billing error.
What are the warning signs of identity theft? What steps can you take to avoid it?
List four ways to avoid credit card fraud.
Describe how a lender calculates the annual percentage rate (APR) when issuing credit. Why is the APR such an important tool when shopping for credit?
Develop a list of five to eight warning signs that someone may be having trouble with credit or may be a credit card abuser.
Aside from paying more by increasing income and reducing spending, list three other strategies for dealing with overuse of credit cards.
Explain the differences in the three balance calculation methods used by credit card issuers. Given similar account activity, which will result in the lowest monthly interest charge and the highest
What is a grace period? Why would a grace period be canceled or eliminated?
List and briefly describe the most common fees and penalties imposed by credit card issuers.
List five benefits, or advantages, associated with credit card or open credit use. What is the major disadvantage?
List and briefly describe the eleven credit card rules resulting from the CARD Act of 2009.
Explain the differences in a bank credit card, a premium or prestige credit card, an affinity credit card, and a secured credit card. What are credit card classes?
Although they are called “credit cards,” T&E cards and single-purpose cards are uniquely different from bank credit cards. What are the differences? What do they have in common with a traditional
Paying a $30 annual fee for the privilege of using a credit card can be thought of as adding $2.50 to your monthly bill. What other card features and fees affect the cost of credit?
Ted and Tiffany are meeting Mitch and Amber at the Green Turtle Club later in the evening. Wanting to set some limits on what could be an expensive evening, Ted stops at the ATM and uses his credit
Assume the following: Melita carried an average daily balance of $550 on her credit card this month. Her previous balance last month was $1,000, compared to a balance of $100 this month. There are 30
What are the advantages and disadvantages of credit cards? Does the CARD Act of 2009 add to the advantages or disadvantages?
Credit card issuers often use credit bureau data to "preselect" consumers who will be sent marketing materials and application forms. Describe the profile of a consumer who might be sent an
With only a part-time job and the need for a professional wardrobe, Rachel quickly maxed out her credit card the summer after graduation. With her first full-time paycheck in August, she vowed to pay
Consumer credit laws have been implemented over the years to protect consumers against creditor abuses. Match the following consumer credit issues with the appropriate consumer credit law: •
Javier is currently paying $1,200 in interest on his credit cards annually. If, instead of paying interest, he saved this amount every year, how much would he accumulate in a tax-deferred account
1. Assuming Maria does not really care about her parents' approval and ignores their assignment, will she be able to receive a credit card without their help? Would your answer change if Maria was a
1. What type of credit user is Garth? Based on your answer, what is the number one factor that should influence Garth's choice of a credit card? 2. Lindsey insisted that Garth request a free credit
How does a single-payment or balloon loan differ from an installment loan? What is a bridge loan?
What are payday loans? Besides the high interest rates, what are some of the dangers associated with this type of loan?
What methods are used to calculate interest on a single-payment loan? Which method is preferable to the consumer?
Why are loans based on the simple interest method a better option than loans using the add-on method? Is this true even if the consumer decides to repay the loan early?
Loan costs vary significantly with the lender. Identify at least two inexpensive loan sources, two more expensive loan sources, and two most expensive loan sources.
Based on Principle 8 Risk and Return Go Hand in Hand, name five ways you can reduce the risk for the lender thereby reducing the return for the lender and saving yourself money.
Remedies for overcoming excessive credit use can affect your present and future financial situation. Name eight remedies to consider when you are having trouble paying your bills. List the advantages
What is the fundamental difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy? What three major criteria differentiate a filer’s eligibility for each chapter? What debts cannot be discharged in a
Describe the differences between a secured and unsecured loan. How does Principle 8: Risk and Return Go Hand in Hand apply?
Describe a variable- or adjustable-rate loan. List four features that should be compared when shopping for this type of loan. What is a convertible loan?
Credit contracts often include the acceleration clause, the deficiency payments clause, and the recourse clause to give the lender options for collecting the debt. Explain each clause. What is the
Home equity credit loans and credit lines are very popular sources of consumer credit. List the advantages and disadvantages of borrowing against home equity.
Student loan programs are available to students and parents to finance college-related expenses. Compare and contrast the programs available to students and parents. How are the interest rates
Home equity, student, and auto loans are special-purpose consumer loans. Which ones offer the unique benefit of tax deductibility for interest paid?
What loan costs are included in the determination of finance charges? What is APR? How is it used?
Rico needs approximately $2,500 to buy a new computer. A 2-year unsecured loan through the credit union is available for 12 percent interest. The current rate on his revolving home equity line is
Noel and Herman need to replace Noel's car. But with the furniture and appliance payments, the credit card bills, and Herman's car payment, they are uncertain if they can afford another payment. The
Noel and Herman are now trying to decide between a 48-month and a 60-month car loan. If the loan is for $10,000 at 6 percent, what is the difference in the monthly payments?
What is the total amount Bae will have to repay for his $25,000 student loan if the interest rate is 6 percent over 10 years? What is the total amount he would have to repay if the $25,000 was a
Assuming you meet the income and other qualifications, what is the maximum amount of educational tax credits you can claim for 4 years of school at your state university?
Liam just graduated from his state university with $29,000 in student loan debt. He is curious what his monthly payments will be if he repays over the standard 10 years at 5 percent. Liam also has an
Noah took out $20,000 in private student loans at 16 percent APR. His cousin Ava took out the same amount of student loans, but she got a federal student loan with an APR of 4.66 percent. What is the
Shirley, a recent college graduate, excitedly described to her older sister the $1,500 sofa, chair, and tables she found today. However, when asked, she could not tell her sister which interest
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