1. Five years ago, you were hired as an associate marketing manager for a computer software company. The salary was extraordinary, and you have managed to purchase a home, a nice used automobile, and save and invest over $110,000. Now, five years later, there are rumors that the company is going to be acquired by a larger company and a lot of people will be let go. While you’ve been a good employee, you’re not sure if you will have a job if your company is bought out. What should you do? Note: Answer this question, and then see how your answer compares to the information in the section “Monitor the Value of Your Investments and Your Financial Health.”