Posts by Dan Madden, CFP®

Which of the following statements concerning the call feature of a bond is not correct? If it is freely callable, the issuer may retire the bond at any time. If it is noncallable, the issuer may retire the bond prematurely by repurchasing it. If the bond carries a deferred call, the issuer may not retire…

An employee is currently in receipt of taxable income in which of the following circumstances? The employer makes an irrevocable, formally funded promise to pay the employee $300 per month for life, beginning at age 65, provided the employee does not terminate service prior to age 65. The employer makes an unsecured promise to pay…

Peter and his father Ryan each own 20% and 80% respectively in the RP Partnership. The partnership generates enough income for both partners to be able to afford the life insurance premiums or for the business to be able to pay the life insurance premiums. Which of the following is correct if Peter and Ryan…

Lauren paid $50,000 for a MEC policy when she was 50 years old. What are the income tax ramifications if she takes a $10,000 loan 5 years after purchasing the policy? The policy was worth $58,000 at the time of the loan. Lauren would not have to report any taxable income or penalty. Lauren would…

Which of the following individuals would typically qualify for accelerated death benefits under their term life insurance policy? Ida who is expected to die within 7 months from cancer. Jacob who is expected to die within 10 months from AIDS. Kay who is expected to die within 3 months from kidney failure. All of the…

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…