1.You consider to open a brokerage account to begin your investment. Please prepare a checklist of questions and issues you would use when shopping for a broker. According to your search, which broker do you believe would be best for you? Please explain your rationale.

2. Assume you are single and just graduated from college. Your monthly take-home pay is$2,800, and your monthly expenses total is $2,200, leaving you with a monthly surplus of $600. Develop a personal plan of action for investing.

This assessment fulfills the following course objectives (s):

• Have knowledge of bonds and stocks and other investment choices. Meets the JMSB goal of problem solving.