Discussion Post: Debt Ratio
This exercise will demonstrate how the concepts we learned about the debt ratio in Chapter 9 can be used in a practical way to ascertain your own financial situation.
Consider the debt ratio, which is defined as Total Debt/Total Assets.
Watch the video regarding the increasing amount of student loans being assumed by college students:
Read this article on the man who found ways of paying down $87,000 of student loans within two years:
Post the following on the discussion board:
a) Calculate your own personal Debt Ratio. You may use hypothetical numbers if you want to keep your actual information private.
b) State whether you think this ratio is high or low.
c) What things could you do to improve your personal debt ratio?
d) What would be your ideal debt ratio 10 years from now?
State your thoughts on the print article:
a) What do you think of this man's actions to pay off debt quickly?
b) Do you think he was being extreme or wise?
c) Would it be hard for you to live in austerity like he did?
d) What do you think he gained from his actions?
Comment on the video:
a) What are your thoughts about the video on ballooning student debt across the country?
b) Should students avoid student debt by either working their way through school or saving for college in advance?
c) Do you think that is even a practical option?
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.