BUS 215 Week 1,2,3,4 & 5 DISCUSSION (Graded A+) UPDATE

BUS 215 Week 1 Discussion 2, Tax Planning Tax Planning. Read David J. Marotta’s article, “Seven Tax-Planning Strategies to Dodge the Tax Bullet.” Based on the information presented in the article, discuss the following: What is tax planning? What is the difference between tax avoidance ...

BUS 215 Week 2 Discussion 1, Long term Financial Health Long-Term Financial Health. Investigate at least five different savings and investment vehicles, including savings deposit accounts, mutual funds, IRAs, 401ks, 403bs, etc. Determine the costs, return on investment, risks, and appropriateness...

BUS 215 Week 2 Discussion 2, Credit Cards Credit Cards. Choose one of the following organizations and visit its website: Credit Card Network – provides information on credit card rates. a. Federal Trade Commission – provides information on how to regain financial health, uses and misuses of...

BUS 215 Week 3 Discussion 1, Renting vs. Buying Renting vs. Buying. Consider whether renting or buying a home is the best approach to achieving your long-term financial goals. Use the text concepts, tools, and various data (housing rental costs, home sale prices, mortgage rates, etc.) available t...

BUS 215 Week 3 Discussion 2, Life Insurance Life insurance can be used to hedge against future risk of financial loss to others (beneficiaries) due to your (policy holder’s) death. But do you need life insurance, and if you do, how much do you need? Read Chapter 12 and use the methods defined (...

BUS 215 Week 4 Discussion 1, Financial Planning Case Read the Financial Planning Case at the end of Chapter 13, “First Budget, Then Invest for Success!” Answer the three questions listed below. How would you rate the financial status of the Garners before the air conditioner broke down? T...

BUS 215 Week 4 Discussion 2, Debt Reduction Debt Reduction. You read in Chapter 13 that it is vital to reduce your credit card balances and other consumer credit before beginning an investment program. You also need to start an emergency fund in case of immediate need. Why do financial advisers m...

BUS 215 WEEK 5 DISCUSSION 1, REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS Despite the crash of 2008 and 2009, real estate remains a solid investment over time. Why might this be the case? What is it about real estate that makes it a good investment? What kinds of real estate investment vehicles exist, and what are the ...

BUS 215 WEEK 5 DISCUSSION 2, ESTATE PLANNING What is estate planning and why do I need it (or not)? What elements are …. in an estate plan? Do I need an attorney to help me prepare an estate plan? What is a trust and how is it use? Can I use life insurance to help me fund a trust? Do I need a wil...