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BUS 215 Week 4 Discussion 2, Debt Reduction
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 recommendations? Why should you reduce spending on credit before investing? Why shouldn't you carry large consumer debt and invest at the same time?
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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 recommendations? Why should you reduce spending on credit before investing? Why shouldn't you carry large consumer debt and invest at the same time?
BUS 215 Week 4 Discussion 1, Financial Planning Case
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 to at least two of your classmates’ postings.
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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 to at least two of your classmates’ postings.
BUS 215 Week 3 Discussion 2, Life Insurance
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 youneed life insurance, and if youdo, how much do youneed? Read Chapter 12 and use the methods defined (“The Easy Method,” The DINK Method,” “The Non-Working Spouse Method,” and/or “The Family Need Method) as appropriate to conduct your assessment. Determine whether youneed life insurance. Th...
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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 youneed life insurance, and if youdo, how much do youneed? Read Chapter 12 and use the methods defined (“The Easy Method,” The DINK Method,” “The Non-Working Spouse Method,” and/or “The Family Need Method) as appropriate to conduct your assessment. Determine whether youneed life insurance. Th...
BUS 215 Week 3 Discussion 1, Renting vs. Buying
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 geographic area, and your current and future financial condition to analyze your rent or purchase potential. Suggested websites include A: Apartment Living/Rental and Texas Apartment Association. Remember to...
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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 geographic area, and your current and future financial condition to analyze your rent or purchase potential. Suggested websites include A: Apartment Living/Rental and Texas Apartment Association. Remember to...
BUS 215 Week 2 Discussion 2, Credit Cards
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 other related topics 
Then prepare a report that summarizes the information the organization provides. How could this information help you to choose your credit card? Post to the discussion board your 200...
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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 other related topics 
Then prepare a report that summarizes the information the organization provides. How could this information help you to choose your credit card? Post to the discussion board your 200...
BUS 215 Week 2 Discussion 1, 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
BUS 215 Week 2 Discussion 1, 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 for you. Discuss in this forum what youlearned and how youcan use this knowledge to increase your personal wealth. Post a 200 word response to the discussion board. Your answer should focus on organizing your most relevant co...
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BUS 215 Week 2 Discussion 1, 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 for you. Discuss in this forum what youlearned and how youcan use this knowledge to increase your personal wealth. Post a 200 word response to the discussion board. Your answer should focus on organizing your most relevant co...
BUS 215 Week 2 Discussion 1, Long term Financial Health
BUS 215 Week 2 Discussion 1, 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 for you. Discuss in this forum what youlearned and how youcan use this knowledge to increase your personal wealth. Post a 200 word response to the discussion board. Your answer should focus on organizing your most relevant co...
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BUS 215 Week 2 Discussion 1, 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 for you. Discuss in this forum what youlearned and how youcan use this knowledge to increase your personal wealth. Post a 200 word response to the discussion board. Your answer should focus on organizing your most relevant co...
BUS 215 Week 1 Discussion 2, Tax Planning Tax Planning Read David J. Marotta’s article, “Seven Tax-Planning Strategies to Dodge the Tax BulleBUS 215 Week 1 Discussion 2, Tax Planning
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
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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
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 similar economic condition happened in past? What is likelihood it could happen again? What should you do to prepare for next period of economic challenge? Post to discussion board your 200 word answe...
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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 similar economic condition happened in past? What is likelihood it could happen again? What should you do to prepare for next period of economic challenge? Post to discussion board your 200 word answe...