Personal Finance (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337099752
Author: E. Thomas Garman, Raymond Forgue
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 6, Problem 2FPC
Victor and Maria Advise Their Niece Victor and Maria have always enjoyed a close relationship with Maria’s niece Teresa, who graduated from college with a pharmacy degree. Teresa recently asked Maria for some assistance with her finances now that her education debts are coming due. She owes $29,000 in student loans and has $64,000 in disposable income annually. Teresa would like to take on additional debt to furnish her apartment and buy a better car.
- What advice might Maria give Teresa about Managing her student loan debt?
- If next year Teresa were to consolidate her education debt into one loan at 6 percent interest, for five years with a monthly payment of $566.
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