Check which of the following are good tips for cutting down on impulse buying: Statement: Good: Bad:
When you're going shopping, take a list, and stick to it!
Ask yourself, "Do I need this, or do I just want this?"
Always buy the newest model of something the minute it comes out.
Always grab the brand name product first!
Plan big-deal buys like a computer or a car—never buy them on impulse.
Don't be a fashion groupie—resist this month's "in" look.
Don't let small money burns keep you from making big but good money burns.
Don't ever question a seller's motive.

You have just received notification that you have won the $2.0 million first prize in the centennial lottery. however, the prize will be awarded on your 100th birthday (assuming you're around to collect), 66 years from now. what is the present value of your windfall if the appropriate discount rate is 8 percent?

Read the following scenario and answer the question in 5-10 sentences. you are the owner of a small business that is a defendant in a lawsuit in federal court. you received bad news from your lawyer that the judge did not allow certain documents to be admitted as evidence in court and that the jury reached a $50,000 verdict in favor of the plaintiff. your lawyer tells you that it is within your legal right to hire him to file an appeal with the united states court of appeals. if the appellate court rules in your favor, you may be able to avoid paying part or all of the $50,000. evaluate your lawyer’s suggestion about appealing the decision.

At the beginning of 2014, winston corporation issued 10% bonds with a face value of $2,000,000. these bonds mature in five years, and interest is paid semiannually on june 30 and december 31. the bonds were sold for $1,852,800 to yield 12%. winston uses a calendar-year reporting period. using the effective-interest method of amortization, what amount of interest expense should be reported for 2014? (round your answer to the nearest dollar.)