If the Potinsky household spends $39,000 annually on all li…
If the Potinsky household spends $39,000 annually on all living expenses and long-term debt, calculate the amount recommended for an emergency fund. How might household circumstances (e.g., wage earners in the household, available credit, and type and stability of employment) affect this decision? The emergency fund amount would range from:
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Jeremiah, an accountant, and Bethany just returned from their honeymoon in the Bahamas. They celebrated their marriage and the completion of Bethany’s M.B.A. program. They have been encouraged by their parents to establish some personal and financial goals for the future. However, they do not know how to set or achieve these goals. They know that they would like to own their own home, and have children, but those are the only goals they have considered. Jeremiah knows of a financial advisor who might be able to help them with their predicament, but they don’t think they can afford professional help. As newlyweds, short-term goals important to Jeremiah and Bethany might include:
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