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401K’s and Retirement plans 401K is a very important investment tool and a very important retirement tool. Along with the 401k there are also IRA’s or Roth IRA’s. All of these are great investment tools for your use after retirement. No matter what retirement plan you go with weather it is a 401K, IRA or a Roth IRA you should always do your research and make an educated decision as to which one will be better for you now and any time along your life even after you retire. A 401K is most often…

In the world of investing, it remains a rarity to come across individuals who possess a wealth of knowledge pertaining to trading. Moreover, foreign exchange remains one of the most difficult aspects of investment. This remains attributed to the unpredictability of determining the valuation of foreign currencies. However, a few business professionals managed to navigate this uncharted territory. Moreover, these businessmen have built a reputation for themselves by becoming multi-millionaires.…

Control Act, led to more risky business behavior throughout the banking industry. Finally, through lobbying efforts, the industry successfully repealed the Glass-Steagall Act which had be put in place as protection from industry behavior that led to the market crash that occurred during the Great Depression (Wright, pg. 195)”. However, by the early 2000’s the American tax payer had been positioned once again, to become unwilling participants in a carefully orchestrated scheme. The banks…

Throughout an 11 year stint as a Derivatives Trader at both JP Morgan and Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, I Ross Tawanda Mtangi have seen, helped, and been a part of, many young people’s careers in finance. As a Harvard graduate I know what is like to struggle, persevere, and achieve one’s goals, and I have seen that same determination in Grisilidis Lopez. I graduated Harvard University in 2003 with an AB in economics, cum laude. I write in strong support of Grisilidis Lopez’s application for…

In the trucking and transport industry, it is paramount to keep your cash flow from being dammed up, and to keep money moving. Many trucking owners will tell you that expenses often exceed cash on hand, and sometimes owners need the help of an outside source to strengthen cash flow. But before reaching out to a bank for a traditional loan or line of credit, remember that a bank loan is not always the easiest —or most expeditious — financial move. Because the commercial banking system is…

The loan I chose was the National Bank for 6 years. If I chose this loan, I would pay $461.25. The total finance amount would come out to $33,210. For six years, I would be paying 72 months for my Toyota Prius C Four. The car price including tax would be $21,573.34 for my loan. If I changed my loan and place, there would be different times, interests, and the monthly payment. For my car, I chose the Toyota Prius C Four. I decided to finance this car because I believe it’s the perfect family…

1. How did SIB’s status as an “offshore bank” facilitate Stanford’s alleged fraud? One reason is that the SIB’s status as an “offshore bank”, is that the bank did not have to follow any of the U.S. laws or regulations. Also the fact that it only had a portion of the assets of a multi bullion dollar company helped. 2. Why would investors be willing to sacrifice immediate access to the funds they deposited with SIB? It is because they wanted more return for their money. Since they expected above…

Financial Management: Understanding Debt and Risk As a person advances in their ability to generate income, they will typically find themselves with an increasing number of opportunities to acquire debt. If a person desires a new car, they can often purchase one with someone else’s money; if a person wants a larger television, they can often choose to pay for that with borrowed money as well. Understanding debt and learning how to manage the financing of one’s consumption becomes more important…

In this paper, I will evaluate Alice’s goals by using the S.M.A.R.T. planning model and information which are introduced in the book Personal Finance by Rachel Siegel and Carol Yacht, Chapter 1 (2009). Evaluation has to be done on following: a. Pay off student loan b. Buy a house and save for children’s education c. Accumulate assets d. Retire e. Travel around the world in a sailboat EVALUATION a. Pay off student loan Alice has a significant debt obligation – Student loan of $53,000;…

The topic that I find suitable to my career goals is about financial planning. I seek to pursue a field related to business and finance, and this is why I find this topic to be of great interest. As a professional, a financial planner helps people and institutions articulate their financial goals. To achieve this, however, a financial planner has to assess the status of the client before setting a program that will help to achieve the goals of the client. Therefore, these professionals are…