Loose Leaf for Personal Finance
Loose Leaf for Personal Finance
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781259720680
Author: Jack R. Kapoor, Les R. Dlabay Professor, Robert J. Hughes, Melissa Hart
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 10, Problem 5CC
Summary Introduction

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J and R are newlyweds. They have just purchased their home and J and R are going to be parents of twins. They need to consider the insurance needs. With a family, a home and coming twins, they need to develop a plan to help them ready for an unexpected event.

Character in this case: J and R.

Adequate information:
Checking account: $4,300
Savings account: $22,200
Emergency fund savings account: $20,500
IRA balance: $26,000
Car: $10,000 (J) and $18,000 (R)
Student loan balance: $0
Credit card balance: $2,000
Car loans: $6,000
J: $50,000 gross income ($37,500 net income after taxes)
R: $75,000 gross income ($64,000 net income after taxes)
Mortgage: $1,252
Property taxes and insurance: $500
Utilities: $195
Food: $400
Gas/maintenance: $275
Credit card payment: $250
Car loan payment: $289
Entertainment: $300

To determine:

The basis of Mr. F claim for the requirement of flood policy.

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