What is one major disadvantage of a capital formation strategy that focuses only on high-risk investments?
A. It is only available to investors who are nearing retirement.
B. It offers a very low rate of return on the investment over time.
C. It requires investors to greatly diversify their investments.
D. It increases the chance that the investment will lose all value.

Benton company (bc), a calendar year entity, has one owner, who is in the 37% federal income tax bracket (any net capital gains or dividends would be taxed at a 20% rate). bc's gross income is $395,000, and its ordinary trade or business deductions are $245,000. ignore the standard deduction (or itemized deductions) and the deduction for qualified business income. if required, round computations to the nearest dollar. a. bc is operated as a proprietorship, and the owner withdraws $100,000 for personal use. bc's taxable income for the current year is $ , and the tax liability associated with the income from the sole proprietorship is $ . b. bc is operated as a c corporation, pays out $100,000 as salary, and pays no dividends to its shareholder. bc's taxable income for the current year is $ , and bc's tax liability is $ . the shareholder's tax liability is $ . c. bc is operated as a c corporation and pays out no salary or dividends to its shareholder. bc's taxable income for the current year is $ , and bc's tax liability is $ . d. bc is operated as a c corporation, pays out $100,000 as salary, and pays out the remainder of its earnings as dividends. bc's taxable income for the current year is $ , and bc's tax liability is $ .

One of your new suppliers, kim, has been hearing rumors about your firm’s lack of capability to deliver high quality products and writes an email asking you to address the claims being made. in replying to her, you want to be sure that you are very clear and leave no room for misinterpretation. which of the following aspects of effective communication should you give the most attention? (a) making sure you understand kim’s areas of expertise. (b) supporting your reply with relevant data and facts. (c) establishing your credibility as an expert. (d) paying attention to implied communications.

Fabian got into an accident on his way to work. he had multiple fractures in his leg. his doctor advised strict bed rest for at least three months. fabian is a freelance wildlife photographer who usually works on a contract basis, and this is his primary source of income. before the accident, fabian was planning his finances. which goal of his financial plan would fabian in getting through without pay for the next three months? the goal that requires the creation of a/an would fabian get through the next three months without pay.