AFP-Exam-1 Practice Questions

Tom has two children from a previous marriage. He has been paying $1,000 per month for spousal support and $1,500 per month for child support to his ex-wife. Recently, his ex-wife was awarded increased child support payments from Tom to cover unanticipated university expenses for one of the children. What should Tom's financial planner advise him about how this increased monthly payment may impact his finances?

A financial planner is invited to serve as a paid director of a private corporation owned by one of her clients. The client also wants the planner to continue providing personal financial planning advice. What should the planner do before accepting the directorship?

Lois is reviewing her client Raj's retirement plan. To stay on track, Raj's TFSA (with a current balance of $10,000) will need to be worth $42,000 in five years. Raj is able to contribute his annual bonus of $5,000 at the end of each year. For Raj to stay on plan, what rate of return does Lois need to be targeting?

Henri and Jessica have recently moved in together and Henri has been helping Jessica with her investments. Jessica names Henri trading authority on her TFS

A.  

Francois and Brigitte are meeting with their financial planner, Robin. They would like to ensure that if one of them were to die suddenly that their mortgage would be paid in full. Their current mortgage has an outstanding balance of $400,000 with 10 years remaining. The couple are in good health and have a well-balanced financial plan that focuses on debt reduction and savings. Which type of insurance policy should Robin recommend to assist the couple in meeting their objective?

Alexis has an index-linked GIC with an adjusted cost base of $20,500. The GIC was issued one year ago, has four years remaining to maturity and provides her with 60% participation in the gains of the S & P/TSX 60 Index, based on the level of the Index at maturity or at redemption prior to maturity. The GIC has a 2% fee if redeemed in the first two years. Alexis notices that the S & P/TSX 60 Index is up 25% and she would like to redeem her GI

C.  

Dianna is visiting with Karen, her Financial Planner, and is excited to report that she has just bought her dream home. She has also let Karen know she Is meeting with an insurance representative to purchase a whole life insurance to cover her 20-year mortgage. Why might Karen suggest Dianna consider term life insurance instead?

Derek recently inherited $900,000. He asks his financial planner to invest the entire amount in a concentrated portfolio of junior mining stocks. Derek has never invested before, has two young children, and is still deciding whether to purchase a home. What should the planner do first?

Bill was recently declined for a loan application at his financial institution, and he is concerned that a liability has been added to his credit bureau that does not belong to him. He asks his financial planner to review his credit bureau with him to help him identify why he may have been declined. Which area of the credit bureau might his financial planner advise Bill to review?

A couple has stable employment, two dependants, and essential monthly expenses of $5,200. They have no emergency reserve. Which recommendation is most appropriate before increasing long-term investment contributions?