Tony Just Received His Checking Account Statement from His Bank

question 39

Multiple Choice

Tony just received his checking account statement from his bank. He has a NOW account with free checking that pays 0.75% APR on the balance and requires a $500 minimum balance. His statement shows that he currently has a balance of $3,950. In looking at his statement he notices that his car payment check for $400 is still outstanding, and that his recently received payroll deposit of $3,600 had not posted at the time the statement was created. His normal living expenses average $1,500 per month including his car payment. Other than his car loan, he rarely writes any checks as he prefers to use his debit card and ATM card for day-to-day living expenses. He pays his credit card balance in full every month. Other than his checking account he does not own any investments. He has always dreamed of owning a house, and would like to buy one within the next five years. He has access to a 401K pension plan at work where his employer will match contributions up to 6% of his salary. He currently contributes 2% of his salary to this plan.
-What recommendations would you give Tony about his goal of buying a house in five years?

• A) You don't have enough income to consider buying a house.
• B) You need to develop a savings plan.
• C) You need to estimate what a down payment would be.
• D) You should switch to a Savings and Loan Association.
• E) Both B and C are good answers

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Definitions:

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that showcases the financial position of a company at a specific point in time, including assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity.

Liabilities

Financial obligations or debts owed by a company to creditors.

Equity

The value of an ownership interest in property, including shareholders' ownership in a company.

Accounting Equation

The fundamental principle of accounting stating that Assets = Liabilities + Equity.