BUS 215 WEEKLY QUIZ AND DISCUSSION QUESTIONS- GRADED A+

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:

BUS 215 Week 1 Discussion 1, Economic Influences Visit Wall Street Journal and other similar sites as may be appropriate. Read at least two articles about current state of economy and consider how economy may be influencing your life. What significant economic issue has most impact on you? Has a ...

BUS 215 Week 3 Discussion 1, 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 to youin your geograp...

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

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. Post your position in the discussion board in at least 200 words. Respond toat least two of your cl...

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

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 realestate that makes it a good investment? What kinds of real estate investment vehicles exist, and what are t...

BUS 215 Week 4 Discussion 2, Debt Reduction You read in Chapter 13 that it is vital toreduce your credit card balances and other consumer credit before beginning an investment program. You also need tostart an emergency fund incase of immediate need. Why do financial advisers make such recommenda...