Thirty years ago, an investor deposited $100,000 into a single premium deferred variable annuity. Today, the value of the accumulation units is $1.5 million. The investor is ready to annuitize and wishes to maximize monthly payments to be received. You would suggest which of the following settlement options? A) Life with 10 years certain
B) Joint and survivor
C) Straight life
D) Life with 20 years certain

An investment counselor calls with a hot stock tip. he believes that if the economy remains strong, the investment will result in a profit of $40 comma 00040,000. if the economy grows at a moderate pace, the investment will result in a profit of $10 comma 00010,000. however, if the economy goes into recession, the investment will result in a loss of $40 comma 00040,000. you contact an economist who believes there is a 2020% probability the economy will remain strong, a 7070% probability the economy will grow at a moderate pace, and a 1010% probability the economy will slip into recession. what is the expected profit from this investment?

You are a professor of economics at a university.? you've been offered the position of serving as department? head, which comes with an annual salary that is ? $5 comma 500 higher than your current salary.? however, the position will require you to work 200 additional hours per year. suppose the next best use of your time is spending it with your? family, which has value of ? $10 per hour.

Whats a person that is involved in the business of buying and selling home