Concept explainers
a
Case summary:H’s family us experiencing some financial pressures, even though the couple has combined income of $85,000, it is determined that, increment of income is required for emergency fund needs, and they required to save $30,000 annually at 3 percent return. With 25 percent of marginal tax rate they are required to save $9,782 annually. To save annually some of the best available saving options have been discussed.
Characters in the case : MH and JH
Adequate information:H family is experiencing financial pressure, MH is contemplating going to work full time. It is required to determine the effect of family income on emergency fund needs, if they consider to build the college fund to $30,000 how much annual savings they require, if the marginal tax rate is 25 percent how much savings would reduce the effects on taxes.
To determine: Addition of $32,000 to family annual income will affect family’s emergency fund.
Introduction:
Monetary asset management:Is to see that best possible interest earnings and minimizing fees on all of you funds that are available for everyday living expenses, emergencies, savings, and investment opportunities. An effective monetary asset management allows you to earn interest on your money while maintaining adequate liquidity and safety.
b
Case summary:H’s family us experiencing some financial pressures, even though the couple has combined income of $85,000, it is determined that, increment of income is required for emergency fund needs, and they required to save $30,000 annually at 3 percent return. With 25 percent of marginal tax rate they are required to save $9,782 annually. To save annually some of the best available saving options have been discussed.
Characters in the case : HJ and BJ
Adequate information:H family is experiencing financial pressure, MH is contemplating going to work full time. It is required to determine the effect of family income on emergency fund needs, if they consider to build the college fund to $30,000 how much annual savings they require, if the marginal tax rate is 25 percent how much savings would reduce the effects on taxes.
To determine: The amount of savings required annually for next three year to build $30,000 at an assumed rate of 3 percent.
Introduction:
Monetary asset management:Is to see that best possible interest earnings and minimizing fees on all of you funds that are available for everyday living expenses, emergencies, savings, and investment opportunities. An effective monetary asset management allows you to earn interest on your money while maintaining adequate liquidity and safety.
c
Case summary:H’s family us experiencing some financial pressures, even though the couple has combined income of $85,000, it is determined that, increment of income is required for emergency fund needs, and they required to save $30,000 annually at 3 percent return. With 25 percent of marginal tax rate they are required to save $9,782 annually. To save annually some of the best available saving options have been discussed.
Characters in the case : HJ and BJ
Adequate information:H family is experiencing financial pressure, MH is contemplating going to work full time. It is required to determine the effect of family income on emergency fund needs, if they consider to build the college fund to $30,000 how much annual savings they require, if the marginal tax rate is 25 percent how much savings would reduce the effects on taxes.
To determine: The effect of 25 percent marginal tax rate on after tax returns of H’s savings.
Introduction:
Monetary asset management:Is to see that best possible interest earnings and minimizing fees on all of you funds that are available for everyday living expenses, emergencies, savings, and investment opportunities. An effective monetary asset management allows you to earn interest on your money while maintaining adequate liquidity and safety.
d
Case summary:H’s family us experiencing some financial pressures, even though the couple has combined income of $85,000, it is determined that, increment of income is required for emergency fund needs, and they required to save $30,000 annually at 3 percent return. With 25 percent of marginal tax rate they are required to save $9,782 annually. To save annually some of the best available saving options have been discussed.
Characters in the case : HJ and BJ
Adequate information:H family is experiencing financial pressure, MH is contemplating going to work full time. It is required to determine the effect of family income on emergency fund needs, if they consider to build the college fund to $30,000 how much annual savings they require, if the marginal tax rate is 25 percent how much savings would reduce the effects on taxes.
To determine: The saving options for H that could reduce the effect of taxes on their savings program.
Introduction:
Monetary asset management:Is to see that best possible interest earnings and minimizing fees on all of you funds that are available for everyday living expenses, emergencies, savings, and investment opportunities. An effective monetary asset management allows you to earn interest on your money while maintaining adequate liquidity and safety.

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