Using an annuity to fund a qualified retirement plan:(A)is unsuitable under any circumstances(B)is suitable if it is a fixed annuity but is unsuitable if it is a variable annuity(C)is unsuitable because the earnings in both the annuity and the qualified retirement plan are tax deferred and are therefore redundant(D)may be suitable because the annuity provides a guaranteed lifetime income during retirement and because of the death benefits provided.

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6carla would like to buy a dress, a dresser for her bedroom, and a home theater system. she has one month's worth of living expenses in her emergency fund. carla decides to save for the home theater system. did carla make the right decision? why or why not? a. yes; her emergency fund is full and the other items will probably be less expensive. b. yes; she could save more for her emergency fund, but the home theater will be harder to save for. c. no; she should save more for her emergency fund because she has saved less than the recommended amount. d. no; she should have bought the dress and dresser first because she could afford them right away. reset next

Sam and diane are completing their federal income taxes for the year and have identified the amounts listed here. how much can they rightfully deduct? • agi: $80,000 • medical and dental expenses: $9,000 • state income taxes: $3,500 • mortgage interest: $9,500 • charitable contributions: $1,000.