Questions from Personal Finance


Q: Sophia purchased a variable annuity contract with a $25,

Sophia purchased a variable annuity contract with a $25,000 purchase payment. Surrender charges being with 7 percent in the first year, and decline by 1 percent each year. In addition, Sophia can w...

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Q: You and your spouse are in good health and have reasonably secure

You and your spouse are in good health and have reasonably secure careers. Each of you makes about $40,000 annually. You own a home with an $80,000 mortgage, and you owe $15,000 on car loans, $5,000...

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Q: Shaan and Anita are married and have two children, ages 4

Shaan and Anita are married and have two children, ages 4 and 7. Anita is a “nonworking” spouse who devotes all of her time to household activities. Estimate how much life insurance Shaan and Anita...

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Q: Obtain premium rates for $50,000 whole life, universal

Obtain premium rates for $50,000 whole life, universal life, and term life policies from local insurance agents. Compare the cost and provisions of these policies.

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Q: Use Exhibit 10-1 to find the average number of additional

Use Exhibit 10-1 to find the average number of additional years a 25-year-old male and female were expected to live, based on the statistics gathered by the U.S. government as of 2009.

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Q: Based on the following data, would you recommend buying or renting

Based on the following data, would you recommend buying or renting? / Assume an after-tax savings interest rate of 6 percent and a tax rate of 28 percent.

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Q: When renting, various move-in costs will be encountered.

When renting, various move-in costs will be encountered. Estimate the following amounts: First month rent $ _______________ Security deposit $ _______________ Security deposit for utilities...

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Q: What do you consider to be an “ethical” health care

What do you consider to be an “ethical” health care system? Explain your answer.

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Q: Many locations require that renters be paid interest on their security deposits

Many locations require that renters be paid interest on their security deposits. If you have a security deposit of $1,800, how much would you expect a year at 3 percent?

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Q: Condominiums usually require a monthly fee for various services. At $

Condominiums usually require a monthly fee for various services. At $235 a month, how much would a homeowner pay over a 10-year period for living in this housing facility?

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