Elaine had been using an imported brand of shampoo for sever…

Elaine had been using an imported brand of shampoo for several years, but she could no longer find it anywhere. As she was considering what kind of shampoo to try, she was surprised to see ads for Procter & Gamble’s Head and Shoulders being promoted as a glamorous health-oriented product. She had always thought of Head & Shoulders as an antidandruff shampoo. The new ads suggest that Head & Shoulders has most likely been

John and Mary have been married for 35 years and have two ad…

John and Mary have been married for 35 years and have two adult children. John owns a house, investments, and other assets worth $4 million. He wants to make sure Mary is financially secure for life, minimize estate taxes, and leave an inheritance for their children. Based on these goals, which type of will is John most likely to have?

Mia has just received $30,000 from an uncle who died and is…

Mia has just received $30,000 from an uncle who died and is trying to decide how to invest it. She has done some research has decided that about 30% of the money should go into large cap stocks, 20% into medium cap stocks, 15% into small cap stocks, 10% into bonds, 10% into foreign stock, and 15% into cash. She thinks that even if one area does not do that well, the rest will so that her overall return will be pretty good. What aspect of investing is Terry most concerned about?

Francis was a 58-year-old entrepreneur who owned a small ret…

Francis was a 58-year-old entrepreneur who owned a small retail business and several personal assets, including a car, a savings account, and a home. At the age of 58, Francis died intestate. He did not have any surviving spouse but was survived by two adult children and one younger sibling. What will happen to his estate?