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Underinsured Dwelling
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…
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CFP Board Registered Programs Conference Goes Virtual
CFP Board Updates The CFP Board recently announced the 2020 Registered Programs Conference will be held virtually this year on December 15 and 16, 2020. The conference provides the opportunity for approved educational programs to receive valuable updates from the Board, as well as connect with colleagues and the Board. To learn more about the…
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Donating Short-Term Appreciated Securities
Course: Income Tax PlanningLesson 15: Property Transactions Student Question: Dear Greene Consulting Team – In the lesson, deducting donations of “cash” versus “long term appreciated securities” are differentiated. I’m curious about “short-term appreciated securities”. In other words, if I own a stock – bought at $10,000 and it’s worth $50,000 when I donate, but I’ve only owned it 6 months…
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Calculating Education Need
Nancy recently received $250,000 from her mother’s life insurance policy. She wants to use a portion of the money to fund her son’s college education that currently costs $10,000 a year and she anticipates an 8% yearly increase. Nancy can earn 7% on her investments and the overall inflation rate is 3%. Nancy’s son will…
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What to Know About the CARES Act on the November 2020 CFP® Exam
CFP® Certificants in the News The COVID-19-related CARES Act of 2020 was not tested on the September 2020 CFP® Exam. Only key portions of the Act will be tested on the November 2020 CFP® Exam according to CFP Board. An excerpt from the CFP BOARD KEY ELEMENTS CARES ACT 2020 follows: “The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was…
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Paying the Gift Tax
Course: Estate PlanningLesson 4: Transfer Taxation I – Common Elements of Estate and Gift Taxes Student Question: Hello, Can I get some clarification on the Gift and Estate tax? As I understand it, individuals can gift up to $15,000 per year without “triggering” a gift tax; however, they still have the lifetime exemption of $11.58 million. Gifts over $15,000 per…
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Accelerated Death Benefits
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…
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Good to Know: The CARES Act for the November CFP Exam
Good to Know The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provided vitally needed relief for individuals and businesses. However, not all of the Act’s provisions relate directly to CFP Board’s testing priorities. The purpose of this blog is to emphasize those portions of the Act highlighted as “key” by CFP Board in its…
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Vested versus Contingent Beneficiary
Course: Estate PlanningLesson 3: Understanding Trusts and Trust Documents Student Question: In the example, I would think Northwestern would have a future, contingent interest as their interest is dependent upon the death of the wife. But the feedback tells me it’s a vested interest. Do we assume death is inevitable and, therefore, not a contingent-worthy contingency? EXAMPLE: During the life of…
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