Discussion #4

How has technology impacted financial managers? Discuss two advantages and two disadvantages.

Discussion #5

If you won the lottery for $10 million and you had the choice to take a lump sum or payments over 20 years,

a. which option would you choose? Why?

b. What questions do you need answered before you decide?

c. What situations may change your decision?

d. How does the Time Value of Money come into play?

e. What about your retirement goals. How are they impacted by this new winning?

Discussion #6

a) Is it better to amend a budget or allow for budget variances? Why?

b) How can a person manage credit card debt?

c) Is a budget necessary for a household? Why? Why not?

d) Should be allocate money for college early or just wing it when we need to?

e) How can you set up a budget that works for you? Do you need one? Or, are you fine with month to month budgets?

f) Express anything you like here about budgeting. If you did research and found ideas, let us know.

Discussion #7

Discussion Questions:

1. Is Remy making the right decision by buying a Tesla? Should he have the car delivered in the November/December window? Should he pay for the 10,000$ upgrade or purchase that later?

2. How effective is Tesla corporation at Knowledge Management?

3. Can you share your knowledge about Tesla, the organization’s global reach, or its stock price?

4. What are the advantages and disadvantages between a Hybrid and an electric car?

5. What kind of car do you drive? Would you consider an electric car? Is gas, miles per hour, oil changes, and wear and tear a burden to you or do you take it in stride because you love your car?