When Dividing Assets and Debt, There Are a Number of Types

question 21

Multiple Choice

When dividing assets and debt, there are a number of types of property to be negotiated. "Intangible" property refers to _____.

• A) those assets owned by both spouses or acquired jointly during the marriage
• B) those assets owned individually, such as a piece of heirloom jewelry owned by one of the spouses
• C) homes, cars, furniture, jewelry, and pets
• D) property or assets that may not have a market value, but has inherent value, such as retirement benefits, bank certificates, or stocks

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Definitions:

ROE

Return on Equity is an indicator of a company's financial performance, illustrating the amount of profit generated per dollar of shareholders' investment.

Expected Earnings

The projected profits or income of a company, often used in assessing its stock price.

Earnings Retention Ratio

The portion of a company's profits that is reinvested in the business rather than distributed to shareholders as dividends.

Market Capitalization Rate

The expected return on an investment in the market, derived from the collective appraisal of all investors' expectations of future market performance.