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CFP Board Continues Its Diversity Focus
CFP® Certificants in the News According to CFP Board “The Abacus Wealth Partners Scholarship for Increased Diversity in Financial Planning aims to advance the financial planning profession by providing financial assistance to students pursuing CFP® certification who are from populations underrepresented in the profession and have a financial need (emphasis added).” About The Sponsor Abacus…
Qualified Plans – Parties in Interest
Course: Retirement PlanningLesson 6: Matching Business Owner Needs to the Right Qualified Plan Student Question: How is “connection to the plan” defined in regards to a “party in interest” when talking about qualified plans? Would a plan participant count as someone with a connection to the plan? From the Coursework: A party in interest is…
Mary’s Underinsured Dwelling
Mary carries an H0-3 policy with $500,000 of coverage and a $2,000 deductible. It would cost $700,000 to rebuild Mary’s house. How much will his insurance company pay on a $150,000 claim related to a fire that started in Mary’s kitchen? $119,498 $121,231 $131,928 $150,000 CLICK TO REVEAL ANSWER Expand C is the answer. Mary…
How Have You Planned for Healthcare Costs in Retirement?
Good to Know The purpose of this article is to separate fact from fiction and help you motivate clients to plan, starting now, for the inevitable healthcare costs in retirement. We’ll start with good news-Americans are living longer. Average life expectancy increased by almost 10 years during the 50 years ending in 2010, according to…
Phantom Stock
Course: Investment PlanningLesson 5: Fundamental Equity Analysis Student Question: What is the difference between Stock options and Restricted stock plan or phantom stock? Seems confusing. Instructor Response: Let me know if you have any other questions.
Calculating Realized Compound Yield on a Bond
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…
CFP Board Announces Dates for 2023 Conference
CFP® Board Updates The 2023 CFP Board Conference will again be a combined conference of CFP Board Registered Programs and the Annual Firms Summit. Through combined sessions as well as firm and registered program specific tracks, conference attendees will have a special opportunity to meet, network, and share knowledge that advances their roles in and…
Value of Life Insurance in Buy-Sell Agreements
Course: Insurance PlanningLesson 17: Business Uses of Life Insurance Student Question: Do buy sell agreements accounts for projected growth of the company? Do the life insurance benefits increase over time to account for projected growth, or perhaps can they invest and grow conservatively to keep up with inflation (or COLA on the plan)? Instructor Response:…
Defining an Insurance Contract
Olivia is a 25-year old single mother with twin girls who just turned three. Olivia has worked for the last 5 years as an administrative assistant for a local law firm. Olivia’s firm provides her with a basic medical insurance policy and a split definition disability. Which of the following is the biggest risk exposure…