Craig$$s annual expenses total $$50,000.$ His debt$-$to$-$asset ratio is $0\mathrm{.}5.$ Total liabilities equal $$42,000.$ If he maintains the recommended maximum emergency fund in liquid assets, what are his long$-$term assets?

a$)$ $$71,000$

b$)$ $$59,000$

c$)$ $$71,500$

d$)$ $$100,000$