Shelby Is Working as a Paralegal While Attending Law School

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Essay

Shelby is working as a paralegal while attending law school at night. This year she has incurred the following expenses associated with school. $$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Tuition } & \$ 22,700 \\\text { Room and board } & 9,200 \\\text { Books } & 1,600 \\\text { Transportation to work } & 350\end{array}$$ What amount can Shelby deduct as an employee business expense if her modified AGI this year is $25,000?

Convert between simple annualized yields and effective annualized yields.

Calculate annualized rates of inflation using the Consumer Price Index.

Evaluate the financial implications of different mortgage options.

Assess the impact of compounding frequency on investment growth or decline.

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