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Marcia and Dave Are Separated and Negotiating a Divorce Agreement

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Marcia and Dave are separated and negotiating a divorce agreement. They live in a common law state and have two children who will remain with Marcia. Dave is willing to transfer the jointly owned home to Marcia. He wishes to keep the couple's jointly owned boat. Dave will either transfer securities to Marcia ($100,000 adjusted basis, $150,000 fair market value) or will pay her $30,000 for 5 years with interest of 8%. What issues should Marcia and Dave consider when formulating their divorce agreement?


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Future Cash Flows

Estimated future financial earnings or expenditures, often used in investment analysis to determine value or profitability.

Coupon Rate

The annual interest rate paid by a bond relative to its face value, representing the yield an investor is expected to earn if the bond is held to maturity.

Yield to Maturity

The total return anticipated on a bond if it is held until its maturity date, considering all interest payments and principal repayment.

Coupon Rate

The interest rate on a bond that the issuer promises to pay annually or semi-annually to the bondholder.

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