BUS 215 Entire Course Personal Financial Management

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BUS 215 Week 1 DQ 1 Economic Influences

BUS 215 Week 1 DQ 2 Tax Planning

BUS 215 Week 2 Assignment Personal Bankruptcy

BUS 215 Week 2 DQ 1 Long-Term Financial Health

BUS 215 Week 2 DQ 2 Credit Cards

BUS 215 Week 3 DQ 1 Renting vs. Buying

BUS 215 Week 3 DQ 2 Life Insurance

BUS 215 Week 4 DQ 2 Debt Reduction

BUS 215 Week 5 DQ 1 Real Estate Investments

BUS 215 Week 5 DQ 2 Estate Planning

BUS 215 Week 5 Final Paper

BUS 215 Week 1 DQ 1 Economic Influences

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Economic Influences. Visit the Wall Street Journal and other similar websites as appropriate. Read at least two articles about the current state of the economy and consider how the economy may be influencing your life. What significant economic issue has the most impact on you? Has a similar economic condition happened in the past? What is the likelihood it could happen again? What should you do to prepare for the next period of economic challenge? Post a 200 word response to the discussion board. Your answer should focus on selecting and organizing your most relevant comments coherently. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

BUS 215 Week 1 DQ 2 Tax Planning

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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:

1. What is tax planning?

2. What is the difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion?

3. Which tax planning strategies will work for you?

Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.

BUS 215 Week 2 Assignment Personal Bankruptcy

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Personal Bankruptcy. What Develop a two- to three-page paper (excluding the title and reference pages) focusing on the selection of the most relevant factors to consider in a personal bankruptcy. You need to address the following:

• Describe the factors you should consider when assessing the choices related to declaring personal bankruptcy.

• Explain why personal bankruptcy should be the choice of last resort.

You must use at least two scholarly sources, in addition to the textbook, and follow APA guidelines as outlined in

the approved APA style guide.

BUS 215 Week 2 DQ 1 Long-Term Financial Health

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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 you learned and how you can 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 comments in a coherent fashion. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

BUS 215 Week 2 DQ 2 Credit Cards

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Credit Cards. Choose one of the following organizations and visit its website:

a. 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

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 word answer the impact of the information on your choice of credit card. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

BUS 215 Week 3 DQ 1 Renting vs. Buying

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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 you in your geographic area, and your current and future financial condition to analyze your rent or purchase potential. Suggested websites include About.com: Apartment Living/Rental and Texas Apartment Association. Remember to account for any future increase/decrease in costs, mortgage debt, closing costs, insurance, appreciation or loss, taxes, etc., related to your decision. Determine which would be best for you now and in the future. Post to the discussion board a 200 word summary of information gathered, as well as your decision based on this information. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

BUS 215 Week 3 DQ 2 Life Insurance

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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 (“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 you need life insurance. Then estimate how much, if any, life insurance you should carry. Should you use “term” or “whole life” to meet your needs? What other life insurance products could you use to meet your financial goals? What is the potential that your life insurance needs will change over your life? What would be a good strategy to deal with that change? Determine what would be best for you now and in the future. Did this process reveal something new to you? Post to the discussion board a 200 word summary of your decision and what you learned from the experience. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

BUS 215 Week 4 DQ 2 Debt Reduction

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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 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? On the surface, these questions may sound silly but there are sound reasons for asking them. Post your position in the discussion board in at least 200 words incorporating your rationale with supportive references. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

BUS 215 Week 5 DQ 1 Real Estate Investments

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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 characteristics of those vehicles? How do you, or could you, use real estate in your portfolio? Your 200 word answer should focus on selecting the most relevant factors and the investment potential of various types of real estate. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

BUS 215 Week 5 DQ 2 Estate Planning

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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 to help me prepare an estate plan? What is a trust and how is it used? Can I use life insurance to help me fund a trust? Do I need a will? What could happen to my estate if I die without a will? Why is it that so few people do estate planning? Post to the discussion board your 200 word answer to these questions. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

BUS 215 Week 5 Final Paper

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Focus of the Final Paper

Use various sources (including Prudential Retirement Planning) and course-related concepts to examine your current financial condition and life goals. Apply this knowledge to develop suitable retirement and estate plans. Your contingency plan should incorporate sufficient detail to demonstrate both course knowledge and financial sophistication. Prepare a four- to six-page paper (excluding the title and reference pages) in APA format describing your plan.

Writing the Final Paper

The Final Paper:

1. Must be four to six double-spaced pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages), and formatted

according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

2. Must include a title page with the following:

1. Title of paper

2. Student’s name

3. Course name and number

4. Instructor’s name

5. Date submitted

3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.

4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.

5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.

6. Must use at least four scholarly resources, including a minimum of two from the Ashford Online Library, in

addition to the textbook.

7. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

8. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing

Center.