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Charitable Organization Vehicle and Liability
Course: Insurance Planning Lesson 5: Personal Auto and Umbrella Liability Policies Student Question: Hi If I have liability insurance and I’m driving a vehicle that belongs to a charity (not my own vehicle) and I get into an accident, then my insurance covers this? Sarah Instructor Response: Hi Sarah- Liability coverage generally follows the car,…
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Taxable Income to the Employee
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…
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CFP® Certificants in the News: Sarah’s Story
CFP® Certificant in the News People Helping People “I see how much I can change the lives of Samir and her family by providing them with good financial principles and understanding.” –Sarah Barker As Americans, we can take for granted our basic understanding of how the U.S. financial system operates. For example, we know how…
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Calculating Taxpayer Late Payment and Filing Penalties
Course: Income Tax Planning Lesson 1: Introduction to Taxation Student Question: Hi How is the answer to question #5 (below) $810? Jerry’s taxes were due April 15th. He filed his return in October of the same year and paid his $3,000 two months later. Would Jerry be subject to a penalty? How much? No. Jerry…
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Appropriate Buy-Sell Agreement
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…
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Regulation Best Interest Rule and the CFP Board
On June 5, 2019, The Securities and Exchange commission adopted the Regulation Best Interest Rule, along with other rulemakings and interpretations. These actions were designed to enhance the quality and transparency retail investors’ relationships with advisors. Concurrently, the CFP Board has made changes to the CFP Board Code of Ethics and Standards, which become effective…
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Money Purchase vs Cash Balance vs Target Benefit Plans
Course: Retirement Planning Lesson 4: Understanding Types of Qualified Plans Student Question: Hi Bruce- I have studied the material in depth, but am still struggling with the distinction between Money Purchase Plans, Cash Balance Plans, and Target Benefit Plans. I have read all of the notes and think I have it and then get a…
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MEC Income Tax Ramifications
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…
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Does Car Insurance Follow the Car or the Driver?
Does Personal Auto Policy (PAP) insurance follow the car or the driver? The answer is… it depends! Let’s face it. This is can be a confusing topic. It’s no wonder there’s confusion – an online search of this simple question returns dramatically different opinions; some are correct, some partially correct, and some are incorrect. But even the…
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