Why buy bonds? With the stock market reflecting extreme volatility during the past few weeks, some Individuals are becoming concerned about their equity portfolios and are either considering selling their stocks or have already done so. Many investors are looking for stability and believe the bond market is a safe haven for their money. Using the following information, please compute the investment performance and end of period asset value for the following "realistic scenario. A $100,000 investment in a 15 year, AA-rated corporate bond with a 5 percent coupon. Please calculate the annual interest income that you would receive each year, along with the value that you will receive when your bond matures. The 15 year average return for the S&P 500 from January 1973 to December 2016 (29 separate 15 year periods) was as high as a 20% average annual return and as low as a 3.7% average annual return. Additionally, the average dividend yield for the S&P is 4.1196 and the average annual dividend growth rate is 6.1196. Using this information, please compare the investment in the 59 15 year corporate bond with a $100,000 investment in a stock with a 3.796 dividend yield (10 percent less than the S&P 500 average yield) and a 3% dividend growth rate (50 percent of the S&P 500 dividend growth rate). SIU,000. I thought it was going to be a real winner, but this year wey My portion of the loss was $8,000. Well, at least I did not actually do any work for Duds, and I get the tax deduction-right? That should be all the information you need right now. Please calculate my and Schedule 1. You're still doing this for free, right? 66. Jeremy and Alyssa Johnson have been married for five years and do not have any children. Jeremy was married previously and has one child from the prior marriage He is self-employed and operates his own computer repair store. For the first two months of the year, Alyssa worked for Office Depot as an employee. In March, Alyssa accepted a new job with Super Toys Inc. (ST), where she worked for the remainder of the year. This year, the Johnsons received $255,000 of gross income. Determine the Johnsons' AGI given the following information: a) Expenses associated with Jeremy's store include $40,000 in salary (and employ- ment taxes) to employees, $45,000 of supplies, and $18,000 in rent and other administrative expenses. b) Alyssa contributed $5,000 to a regular IRA. She did not participate in an employe provided retirement plan. Jeremy currently is not saving for his retirement. As a salesperson, Alyssa incurred $2,000 in travel expenses related to her employmen that were not reimbursed by her employer. c) The Johnsons own a piece of raw land held as an investment. They paid $500 of real property taxes on the property and they incurred $200 of expenses in travel costs to see the property and to evaluate other similar potential investment properties. d) The Johnsons own a rental home. They incurred $8.500 of expenses associated with the property. e) Jeremy paid $4,500 for health insurance coverage for himself (not through an exchange). Alyssa was covered by health plans provided by her employer, but Jeremy is not eligible for the plan until next year. f) Jeremy paid $2,500 in self-employment taxes ($1,250 represents the employer portion of the self-employment taxes). g) Jeremy paid $5,000 in alimony and $3,000 in child support from his prior mar riage (divorce decree executed in 2010). 67. Joe and Jessie are married and have one dependent child, Lizzie. Lizzie is currently in college at State University. Joe works as a design engineer for a manufacturing firm while Jessie runs a craft business from their home. Jessie's craft business consists of making craft items for sale at craft shows that are hel periodically at various locations. Jessie spends considerable time and effort on Why buy bonds? With the stock market reflecting extreme volatility during the past few weeks, some Individuals are becoming concerned about their equity portfolios and are either considering selling their stocks or have already done so. Many investors are looking for stability and believe the bond market is a safe haven for their money. Using the following information, please compute the investment performance and end of period asset value for the following "realistic scenario. A $100,000 investment in a 15 year, AA-rated corporate bond with a 5 percent coupon. Please calculate the annual interest income that you would receive each year, along with the value that you will receive when your bond matures. The 15 year average return for the S&P 500 from January 1973 to December 2016 (29 separate 15 year periods) was as high as a 20% average annual return and as low as a 3.7% average annual return. Additionally, the average dividend yield for the S&P is 4.1196 and the average annual dividend growth rate is 6.1196. Using this information, please compare the investment in the 59 15 year corporate bond with a $100,000 investment in a stock with a 3.796 dividend yield (10 percent less than the S&P 500 average yield) and a 3% dividend growth rate (50 percent of the S&P 500 dividend growth rate). SIU,000. I thought it was going to be a real winner, but this year wey My portion of the loss was $8,000. Well, at least I did not actually do any work for Duds, and I get the tax deduction-right? That should be all the information you need right now. Please calculate my and Schedule 1. You're still doing this for free, right? 66. Jeremy and Alyssa Johnson have been married for five years and do not have any children. Jeremy was married previously and has one child from the prior marriage He is self-employed and operates his own computer repair store. For the first two months of the year, Alyssa worked for Office Depot as an employee. In March, Alyssa accepted a new job with Super Toys Inc. (ST), where she worked for the remainder of the year. This year, the Johnsons received $255,000 of gross income. Determine the Johnsons' AGI given the following information: a) Expenses associated with Jeremy's store include $40,000 in salary (and employ- ment taxes) to employees, $45,000 of supplies, and $18,000 in rent and other administrative expenses. b) Alyssa contributed $5,000 to a regular IRA. She did not participate in an employe provided retirement plan. Jeremy currently is not saving for his retirement. As a salesperson, Alyssa incurred $2,000 in travel expenses related to her employmen that were not reimbursed by her employer. c) The Johnsons own a piece of raw land held as an investment. They paid $500 of real property taxes on the property and they incurred $200 of expenses in travel costs to see the property and to evaluate other similar potential investment properties. d) The Johnsons own a rental home. They incurred $8.500 of expenses associated with the property. e) Jeremy paid $4,500 for health insurance coverage for himself (not through an exchange). Alyssa was covered by health plans provided by her employer, but Jeremy is not eligible for the plan until next year. f) Jeremy paid $2,500 in self-employment taxes ($1,250 represents the employer portion of the self-employment taxes). g) Jeremy paid $5,000 in alimony and $3,000 in child support from his prior mar riage (divorce decree executed in 2010). 67. Joe and Jessie are married and have one dependent child, Lizzie. Lizzie is currently in college at State University. Joe works as a design engineer for a manufacturing firm while Jessie runs a craft business from their home. Jessie's craft business consists of making craft items for sale at craft shows that are hel periodically at various locations. Jessie spends considerable time and effort on