week 7
Zero-Based Asset (graded) |
U.S. Treasury bills held to maturity have a beta of zero. Why? Discuss the implications of this risk-return trade-off with respect to your overall investment portfolio as you approach retirement age. Are there any assets that you would avoid investing in as you near retirement age?
Home Valuation and Estate Taxes (graded) |
Discuss the factors that may lead to an appreciation in the value of a home over the next 15 years. Discuss the factors that may lead to a depreciation in the value of a home over the next 15 years. How will the value of your home affect the amount of tax to which your estate will be liable subject to your death?
