Questions from Personal Finance

Q: In your own words, describe each of the four components of

In your own words, describe each of the four components of the risk factor.

Q: Assume you must choose an investment that will help you obtain your

Assume you must choose an investment that will help you obtain your investment goals. Rank the following investments from 1 (low) to 5 (high) and then justify your choice for your investment portfoli...

Q: Why should investors be concerned with asset allocation and the time their

Why should investors be concerned with asset allocation and the time their investments have to work for them?

Q: Why should you monitor the value of your investment?

Why should you monitor the value of your investment?

Q: Visit the Social Security Administration’s Web page to determine your approximate monthly

Visit the Social Security Administration’s Web page to determine your approximate monthly Social Security disability benefits should you become disabled in the current year. Or call your Social Secur...

Q: What are the risks involved when investing in state and local securities

What are the risks involved when investing in state and local securities?

Q: Using the formula presented in this section, calculate the taxable equivalent

Using the formula presented in this section, calculate the taxable equivalent yields for the following tax-exempt bonds.

Q: Explain the difference between a general obligation bond and a revenue bond

Explain the difference between a general obligation bond and a revenue bond.

Q: What is the difference between a Treasury bill, a Treasury note

What is the difference between a Treasury bill, a Treasury note, a Treasury bond, and TIPS?

Q: List the three reasons investors purchase corporate bonds.

List the three reasons investors purchase corporate bonds.