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Using your financial calculator, calculate the value of the following bonds:
1. List four advantages and four disadvantages of investing in bonds. 2. If Miguel thinks that interest rates are going to increase, what type and maturity of bond should he purchase? What type and
1. After a cursory review of the yields, does anything stand out that should cause Jinnie to worry?2. In terms of bond maturity dates, what should an investor expect? What is happening in this
What is a mutual fund? What makes a mutual fund different from owning a stock or bond directly?
What is the “typical” range of an expense ratio? What costs are paid out of the expense ratio? What expense is not included in the expense ratio? How can these costs and expenses affect long-term
List the six major categories of mutual funds. What is the fundamental difference among these categories? What two categories are most alike? Why?
Why are money market mutual funds considered practically risk free?
What is an index fund, and why should most investors consider purchasing shares in an index fund versus another type of stock fund?
What are the three main categories of bond funds? What is the primary advantage of each category?
What is an ETF, and how is it similar and dissimilar to a mutual fund?
List the seven special services offered to investors by most mutual fund companies. For each, explain its benefit to a specific type of investor.
How does an automatic investment plan facilitate Principle 10?
Summarize the three steps involved in the mutual fund selection process.
What is a “mutual fund supermarket”? What are the advantages and disadvantages of buying funds this way versus buying them directly?
Mutual fund investors make money in three ways. Name and briefly describe each. How are these reflected in the formula for calculating total return?
Describe the organization of a mutual fund. What is the role of the investment manager or advisor? How is he or she typically compensated?
How do closed-end funds differ from open-end funds? What asset class dominates the closed-end mutual fund market?
What is an REIT, and how are they similar to and different from mutual funds?
What is a hedge fund? Why are they not a recommended investment for most investors?
What is the primary difference between a load fund and a no-load fund? What is a back-end load? A 12b-1 fee?
List and explain the seven advantages associated with owning a mutual fund. Which of these advantages relate to Principle 8? How?
You must choose between a no-load, open-end mutual fund with an annual expense ratio of 0.85 percent but no transaction cost and an ETF with an annual expense ratio of 0.25 percent and a transaction
Calculate the net asset value (NAV) for a mutual fund with the following values:Market value of securities held in the portfolio = $1.2 billionLiabilities of the fund= $37 millionShares outstanding =
The following information pertains to the Big Returns Fund:For each share class, calculate (a) how much you would pay in initial commissions, (b) how much you would pay in back-end commissions if you
Match the following types of stock funds to the stocks that would typically be found in each portfolio.a. Growth fundsb. U.S. government bond fundsc. Growth and income fundsd. Life cycle fundse.
Zap Fund is the mainstay of your portfolio. The investment company just announced its year-end distributions. The long-term capital gain per share is $4.60, and the dividend per share is $2.10.
At the beginning of last year Thomas purchased 200 shares of the Web.com Fund at an NAV of $26.00 and automatically reinvested all distributions. As a result of reinvesting, Thomas ended the year
Calculate the after-withdrawal future value of $10,000 invested for 5 years in each share class in the table on the next page. In terms of costs, which would be the best investment for someone who
Melanie is considering purchasing shares in an international bond fund. She has limited her search to one open-end and one closed-end fund. Information on the funds follows:a. How much would Melanie
The reinvestment of capital gains and dividends can make a significant difference in your total return. Consider the following situation to determine the difference reinvestment can make over a
1. Given the fact that Rick has only $15,000 to invest, explain why he should consider investing in mutual funds rather than individual stocks.2. In what type(s) of stock mutual fund(s) would you
1. What are the types of mutual funds that would be appropriate in meeting Mahalia's objective? 2. What sources could Mahalia use to obtain specific information and ratings on different funds? 3.
What are you purchasing with your payroll tax paid to Social Security? How will your benefits be paid for in 40 years?
What is a 401(k) plan and how does it differ from a 403(b) plan? Describe two advantages associated with contributing to such plans.
What is a “catch-up” provision? Who can use it? Why?
Who is eligible to participate in a self-employed or small business retirement plan? Would a public school teacher who moonlights as a photographer qualify for a SEP-IRA?
How does the traditional IRA differ from the Roth IRA? What characteristics are common to both?
Can a nonworking spouse have a traditional IRA? If so, what restrictions apply?
What penalty-free withdrawals are allowed from a traditional IRA?
What is meant by the term “rollover?” Why is this important?
Explain the benefit of the Saver’s Tax Credit. What restrictions apply?
What advantages does a 529 plan offer over a Coverdell Education Savings Account? May a household fund both plans?
What is an annuity? Describe the different annuity variations for retirement distributions.
How many credits do you need to qualify for Social Security benefits? How is a credit earned? How many can you earn each year?
Timing is essential to retirement planning. Why?
How is the amount of someone’s Social Security benefit determined? What percentage of income does Social Security typically replace? What percentage of full benefits do those retiring at age 62
Why is the amount available from personal savings and Social Security retirement benefits even more important for women than for men?
What is meant by the term “disability and survivor benefits”? How does the Social Security Administration define “substantial work”?
Describe a pension plan, the most common example of a defined-benefit retirement plan. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this type of plan? Why are defined-benefit plans declining?
What is vesting? What does it mean for an employee? An employer? Why is it important when initially considering a job offer? When thinking about changing jobs?
List and briefly explain each of the seven steps and the calculations involved in retirement planning.
Compare and contrast a defined-contribution plan and a defined-benefit plan. Who is responsible for the investment of funds for each plan? How are benefits determined? How are these plans
Jazmin earned $51,250 this year. Calculate her total FICA contribution for the year. How much did her employer pay toward FICA?
Assuming a 7 percent annual return with a Coverdell Education Savings Account, how much would $2,000 annual contributions be worth when the child from the previous question is 18 and ready to enter
Grady Zebrowski, age 25, just graduated from college, accepted his first job with a $50,000 salary, and is already looking forward to retirement in 40 years. He assumes a 3.5 percent inflation rate
Sedki earned $119,750 in 2014. How much did he pay in Social Security taxes? In Medicare taxes? In total FICA taxes?
Anne-Marie and Yancy calculate their current living expenditures to be $67,000 a year. During retirement, they plan to take one cruise a year that will cost $5,000 in today's dollars. Anne-Marie
Russell and Charmin have current living expenses of $97,000 a year. Estimate the present value amount of income they will need to maintain their level of living in retirement. Assume an average tax
Reece is comparing retirement plans with prospective employers. ABC, Inc., offering a salary of $38,000, will match 75 percent of his contributions up to 10 percent of his salary, his maximum
Peter and Blair recently reviewed their future retirement income and expense projections. They hope to retire in 30 years and anticipate they will need funding for an additional 20 years. They
Min-Jun and Min-Suh want to contribute $120,000 to a 529 plan for the benefit of their new grandchild. If done shortly after the birth of the child, with a 7 percent annual return and no other
1. Do Bill and Molly qualify for any other tax-advantaged saving vehicles? If so, which ones? To what extent? 2. Since Bill does not receive an employer match, should he invest the maximum amount in
1. What are the advantages associated with taking the pension payouts in the form of an annuity? What are the disadvantages? 2. Based on the information provided, which type of annuity would you
Define estate planning. List the objectives to accomplish through estate planning.
What are the roles and duties of an executor?
List four strategies for transferring property that will avoid probate.
List and briefly describe (a) the three forms of joint ownership and (b) the advantages and disadvantages of these approaches of owning property with others.
What is community property? What restrictions apply to this form of ownership?
Briefly explain the gifting exceptions that apply to (a) life insurance, (b) medical and educational expense, and (c) charitable gifts.
What is a trust? Name five possible advantages of using trusts in estate planning.
What are the fundamental differences between a living and a testamentary trust? Categorize the following as living or testamentary and briefly describe each: irrevocable trust, qualified terminable
Describe the four steps in the estate planning process.
Explain the annual gift tax exclusion. How is it used as an estate planning tool?
Describe the unlimited marital deduction. What exclusions apply?
What is the generation-skipping transfer tax?
List and briefly describe the four steps involved in the process of calculating estate taxes.
What is probate, and why is it often prudent to take steps to avoid probate?
List five reasons why having a will is important.
Describe the basic clauses in a will. What individuals are typically designated in a will?
Which of the following estate planning documents—will, codicil, letter of last instructions, living will—do the following individuals/families need? Explain your rationale.a. Kayla, a recent
As the first gift from their estate, Lily and Tom Phillips plan to give $20,000 to their son, Raoul, for a down payment on a house. a. How much gift tax will be owed by Lily and Tom? b. How much
Following his death in 2014, Zane Wulster's gross taxable estate was valued at $6,300,000. He has made a total of $200,000 of gifts that exceeded the annual gift tax exclusion.a. What is the amount
Morgan, a widow, recently passed away. The value of her assets at the time of death was $8,600,000. The cost of her funeral was $18,000, while estate administrative costs totaled $52,000. As
May Yee had a $950,000 net worth at the time of her death in 2014. In addition, she owned a $250,000 whole life policy with $40,000 of accumulated cash value; her niece was designated as the
Determine which of the following 2014 annual gifts are subject to gift taxes and to what extent they need to be included in an estate.a. Grandparents gave a grandchild $24,000 for the purchase of a
So-hyun and her husband, KJ, each own assets valued at $3,000,000. If KJ dies in 2014 and leaves all of his assets to So-hyun, without the use of a trust arrangement how much of his estate will be
Elsa and Ludvik Hansen have $6.8 million of assets: $2,400,000 in Ludvik's name, $2,400,000 in Elsa's name, and $2 million of jointly owned property. Their jointly owned property is titled using
1. Should Lee and Marta be concerned about probate? Why or why not? 2. What should Lee and Marta include in a letter of last instructions? 3. Help the Howards understand the differences between
1. What type of trust is appropriate for remarried couples such as the Lipmans? How might your answer change if each spouse has sufficient assets to provide for himself or herself independently
Name ten critical strategies for personal finance success.
Name five strategies to help you compensate for one reality of life—“no one is indestructible.” How does this life reality relate to Principle 7: Protect Yourself Against Major Catastrophes?
Identify four ways a simple budget, or cash flow plan, can help you achieve wealth.
Why are equities a prudent investment strategy for accomplishing future goals? Be sure to consider the effects of taxes and inflation.
What might be described as the “best” investment (aside from education)? Explain why you should take full advantage of any tax-favored investment alternatives available to you.
Name two social trends that reflect the role of debt in American society. What factors contribute to these trends?
Why does financial planning require a “call to action”?
Why are the financial decisions during the first 10 years of getting started so important? Name five financial decisions that are typically made during this period.
List the four steps critical to financial success when planning for the life event “getting started.” Explain how the warning “don’t procrastinate” applies to each step. In your answer,
What factors should a married couple consider when choosing to have one or more checking accounts? Credit card accounts?
Most of the financial life events represent the “typical” progression through the life cycle. Other events, such as receiving unexpected money, or experiencing a major illness or divorce, occur
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