Question
For this problem, I do not know what the cash & cash equivalencies are. I also cannot determine what the monthly non-discretionary cash flows are.
For this problem, I do not know what the cash & cash equivalencies are. I also cannot determine what the monthly non-discretionary cash flows are. Therefore, I cannot solve the following ratios: -Emergency fund ratio
-Current ratio
-Housing 1
-Housing 2
Here is all the information I was provided:
Assume date of January 1st, 2014
The Family
Alan and Angel Young both 36 years old
My Young recently accepted a job making $93K a year
Mrs. Young currently unemployed
Two children (ages 4 & 2)
Dog and a cat
Both are licensed lawyers and have been married for eight years
The Extended Family
Mr Young has a mother in her 60's who is living far away and is modestly self sufficient
Mr Young has two siblings both married and self sufficient
Mr Young inherited $400K from his late Uncle Fred who was 100 years old when he died and had worked everyday of his life. He has spent the inheritance down to $200K
Mrs Young has one brother who is married, wealthy and has two children
Mrs Young's mother is a pharma distributor and lives in another state - she is 60 and self sufficient
Mrs Young's father lives in the same town as the Young's and her brother - self sufficient and healthy
Mrs Young's Father (Trust 1)
Mrs Young's father set up a trust for the benefit of Mrs Young. Her brother is trustee but it is really controlled by the father. The trust distributes $30K/year to Mrs Young. The balance is $700K and it has an average earnings rate of about 8.5% per year for the last 10 years. There is no plan to increase distributions.
Economic Info
Inflation averages 3% for last 20 years and expected to continue at 3%
Bank lending rates: 15 year 3.25%; 30 year 3.75%; Any closing costs associated with refinance are 3% and included in refinanced mortgage
Expected rate of return 8.5%
Residence
Current value $550K; Balance on 30 year mortgage at 5.5% $260,514; Land value $150K; Monthly payment (P&I) $1703.37; Owned home for 8 years; Not qualify for refi until Mr Young in new job 1 year
Insurance
Life - No life insurance; Mr Young expects $50K group term from new employer
Health - Covered under Mr Young employer plan; Cost $1K/month for family
Disability - No disability; Mr Young will be covered for LTD provided by employer at 65% of gross pay
Homeowner - HO3 with open perils and replacement value; $250 deductible; Dwelling covered $300K with 80/20 coinsurance clause; Premium $2400/year
Auto - $250 deductible; 100/300/50; Premium $1800/year
Assets
Bank account $28K JT
Inherited portfolio $200K H
Brokerage account $67K W
401K $32K JT
Residence $550K JT
Auto 1 $40K W
Auto 2 $25K JT
HH Items $150K JT
Liabilities
Mortgage $260514 JT
Other Financial
Annual contributions to 401K $17500
SS Taxes $7115
Federal WH $10384
State WH $3715
Property tax $3000
Tuition to preschool $15K
Utilities $2400
Entertainment $7500
Cable $1200
Clothing $2000
Auto maint/gas $3000
Food $9600
Investments
Investment portfolio $200K
Brokerage account includes gifts from Mrs Young's father - invested in money market account at 0% earnings
401K from Mr Young's prior job invested in index fund
PASS Score = 26
Estate Info
No estate planning documents
Goals and Concerns
Want proper insurance, investment and estate portfolio
Want to know cost of college education for the 2 children so they can approach Mrs Young's father about funding a 529 plan. Current cost of education $35K in today's dollars with expected 5% inflation. Expect children in school six years each and expect rate of return 8.5%
Want to plan for early retirement (100& WRR, excluding trust income) at age 62. Mr Young to save $17500/yr in 401K with an employer match of $6K. Expect to live to age 90. Do not include SS benefits in planning.
Want to be debt free at retirement
3 - Calculate the following & comment on each (show calculations):
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