You have a chance to sell an antique today for $1,000. You believe you will be able to sell the time in three years for $1,200. Should you sell it today or wait? Use March 2023’s inflation rate (5%)

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Time Value of Money Practice Scenarios

Please note that some scenarios may have answers that are either correct or incorrect based on calculations, while others will require you to answer based on your own situation. When responding to those questions, explain your answers using what you currently understand about financial concepts.

 

  1. You have a chance to sell an antique today for $1,000. You believe you will be able to sell the time in three years for $1,200. Should you sell it today or wait? Use March 2023’s inflation rate (5%)

 

 

  1. It is with deep regret that I inform you that your rich uncle just passed away. His money is tied up in an investment. However, we can sell the investment and give you $15,000 today, or you will receive $20,000 in 5 years when the investment matures.  Which would you choose? Use March 2023’s inflation rate (5%)

 

 

  1. You are investing in a retirement account and plan to deposit $5,000 per year into the account for the next 20 years, starting from today. The account offers an annual interest rate of 6%. How much money will you have in your retirement account at the end of the 20-year period?

 

 

  1. You decide you must have a car. You can borrow enough to buy the car, or you can lease the car. Which option do you choose?

 

 

  1. You have been transferred to New Mexico for your post-graduate internship. You and your spouse have 2 children. You decide you need a home. The current owner of the home will sell it to you for $120,000, or you can rent it for $900 per month on a 1-year lease. You believe you could resell the home after 1 year for $130,000. Should you purchase the home or rent it?

 

  1. You have seen what has happened to the stock market over the past few years. Should I invest in the stock market or not?

 

 

  1. You have recently adopted a child and are planning to save for her college education. You want to have $50,000 saved by the time she starts college in 18 years. If your savings account offers an annual interest rate of 3%, how much should you deposit each year in order to reach your goal?

 

 

  1. The stock you have been watching finished the last 6 months with the following closing price: $12.00, $11.00, $10.00, $9.00, $10.00, and $12.00.  Is it possible to make money on this stock over the next 6 months?

 

 

  1. Your friend has asked you to loan him some money. What are the issues to consider before you make the decision on whether to loan him money or not?

 

 

  1. You have just purchased a car. How do you know how much insurance coverage to purchase?

 

 

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