Short Case Scenario 16-1

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Essay

Short Case Scenario 16-1
Jessica is looking forward to a family reunion at the beach. She is the first in her family to have graduated from college. She started her studies at the local community college and transferred to a prestigious private college several hours from her family's home. Jessica's major in college was business administration with a concentration in finance.
As she approaches the beach house where her family will be staying, Jessica is glad that her days of being quizzed and tested are over. She is looking forward to an opportunity to relax and to put her brain on "pause." However, Jessica's family has other plans for her. Almost before she emerges from her car, the questions begin.
Jessica's great-aunt Irene is hoping for a little investment advice. Irene explains, "One of my CDs has recently matured and I'm hoping to roll it into an investment where I might make a little more interest. Your cousin Eddie has suggested that I invest in bonds, but I'm not sure what to think. You know, dear, Eddie's never been very bright and I'd be foolish to take his advice without a little more information.
-Jessica's Aunt Irene is 80 years old.Should she consider the risk-return (risk reward)relationship?

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Definitions:

Collateral

An asset that a borrower offers to a lender as a security for a loan, which can be seized if the loan is not repaid.

Credit Cost Curve

Graphical representation of the sum of the carrying costs and the opportunity costs of a credit policy.

Carrying Costs

Expenses associated with holding inventory, including storage, insurance, and opportunity costs.

Opportunity Costs

The cost of foregoing the next best alternative when making a decision.