Reference no: EM13208398
Liam Chan is 25 years and a recent graduate of JMSB. He works for the Bank of Montreal as a junior account manager earning $40,000 a year. Liam wishes to return to university to undertake a Masters degree in 5 years' time. He would have applied right away, but he has a $20,000 student loan that he feels that he should focus his energies on repaying. He has agreed to repay the loan over 10 years at a rate of 6%, compounded monthly.
Liam does not own either a home or car, but has nevertheless accumulated assets of $50,000. His only debt is his student loan. His deductions at source, including both federal and provincial taxes and contributions, amount to 30% of his gross pay. His total living costs, excluding his loan payment, are $20,000 a year.
Question 1
Calculate Liam's savings ratio, debt ratio and debt-payments ratio.
Question 2
a) What federal tax credit will Liam receive in the first year if his student loan charges a rate of 6%, compounded monthly. Assume the first 12 payments will fall within a calendar year.
b) Will Liam likely have any other education-related federal tax deductions or credits? Please explain.
Question 3
Liam is undecided whether to invest $5,000 of his surplus income in a TFSA or RRSP. Analyse the outcome given the assumptions under the following 2 scenarios. What do you conclude?
Scenario 1
Funds invested will earn an effective annual return of 3% before tax in interest income.
Liam's marginal tax rate now and at retirement in 35 years will be 30%. Any tax refund will be received in 1 year's time and invested in a non-registered account to earn 3% EAR in interest income.
Scenario 2
All assumptions remain, except that Liam's marginal tax rate will be 50% until he retires.
Question 4
Explain 2 strengths and 2 weaknesses in Liam's current financial situation.
Question 5
Research and recommend a credit card for Liam. Quote your sources. Explain why you have recommended the card given its specific characteristics and Liam's debt management skills.
Question 6
If Liam wishes to continue his education in 5 years, would he be better off investing in an RRSP or a TFSA? Identify 2 advantages of saving via an RRSP over a TFSA, and vice versa.
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