1. One feature that all annuity contracts have in common is that the annuitant can never outline the annuity payments. True or False?
2. An immediate annuity is an annuity contract in which payments start within 12 months of the date of purchase. The immediate annuity is purchased with a single premium and periodic payments are generally equal and made monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually. True or False?
3. A debt of $7000 due today is to be settled by three equal payments due 3 months from now, 15 months from now, and 27 months from now. What is the size of the equal payments at 11% compounded annually?
4. Pat and Joy are considering contributing $5,000 to their church. This contribution will bring their total itemized deductions to $10,000. Assuming they are in the 15% marginal tax bracket, how much will they save in taxes by contributing this $5,000 to their church?