Posts by Dan Madden, CFP®

Savanna’s PIA amount is $800. If her full retirement age is 67 and she decides to start taking Social Security benefits at age 64, what is the amount of her monthly benefit? $400 $560 $640 $800 CLICK TO REVEAL ANSWER Expand C is the answer. Savanna will have a 20% reduction in benefits for taking…

George Sloan sold farmland valued at $200,000 to his son Frank.  Frank paid $40,000 at closing and signed an installment obligation for the remainder of the purchase price to be paid over ten years at 10% interest on the outstanding balance. If Frank sells the property to a second purchaser for $210,000 cash 20 months…

Which of the following statements concerning a Will are correct? A will can be altered, amended, or completely rewritten at any time before a person’s death. A will cannot be rewritten but can be amended at any time by a codicil. A will must be signed by the maker and usually must be witnessed by…

Laura is concerned she will develop Alzheimer’s disease later in life similar to her mother. Which of the following documents should Laura execute to make sure her son is able to handle her financial affairs in the event she does develop Alzheimer’s disease? Durable Springing Power of Attorney Nondurable Springing Power of Attorney Durable Nonspringing…

William found someone to buy his rental property in Maine. Which of the following properties William would like to purchase as rental property would allow him to complete a Like-Kind Exchange? A golf course rental property in Arizona that William identified 30 days after selling his Maine property A beach rental house at the Cape…

An investor bought a bond at par that matures in 15 years. The bond pays an annual coupon of $130 and the reinvestment rate is 9%. What is the realized compound yield of this bond? 11.05% 12.55% 13.00% 14.10% CLICK TO REVEAL ANSWER Expand A is the answer. One would anticipate a realized compound yield…

Paula purchased an individual disability policy offered by her college alumni association to supplement the disability policy provided by her employer. Paula was out on disability for 6 months following a major heart attack. While on disability, Paula received $30,000 from her employer’s disability plan and $20,000 from her individual disability plan. How much of…

Which of the following individuals currently covered by Medicare Part A will not have any of their expenses covered by Medicare Part A? Evan – who spent one week in hospice care before losing his battle with cancer. Felicia – who was treated by her doctor for strep throat Greg – who needed a walker…

Frank carries an H0-3 policy with $400,000 of coverage and a $1,000 deductible. It would cost $600,000 to rebuild Frank’s house. How much will his insurance company pay on a $100,000 claim related to a fire that started in Frank’s kitchen? $79,000 $82,333 $83,333 $99,000 CLICK TO REVEAL ANSWER Expand B is the answer. Frank…