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After Paying Down the Mortgage on Their Personal Residence, the Hills

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After paying down the mortgage on their personal residence, the Hills have found that their itemized deductions for each year are always slightly less than the standard deduction option.
a. Explain what has happened.
b. What remedy do you suggest?


Definitions:

Utility Function

A mathematical representation that ranks consumer preferences or satisfaction levels from consuming various goods or services.

Wealth

The total value of all financial and non-financial assets owned by an individual or entity, minus any debts owed.

Diminishing Marginal Utility

A principle stating that as a person increases consumption of a product, there is a decline in the added satisfaction that comes from consuming one additional unit.

Risk-Averse

Describes investors or consumers who prioritize minimizing the risk of loss over potentially achieving higher returns.

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