You are considering investing in a no-load mutual fund with an annual expense ratio of 0.5% and an annual 12b-1 fee of 0.65%. You could also invest in a bank CD paying 6.0% per year. What minimum annual rate of return must the fund earn to make you better off in the fund than in the CD?

How can a poor housing market put home buyers in a financially unstable position? a. changing property values means it’s easier to find homes with low rental costs. b. when the home value decreases, property taxes and insurance costs increase. c. houses are valued lower than their purchase prices, so the home equity decreases. d. home buyers lose all tax benefits and tax incentives when the housing market goes down. e. mortgage payments can increase even though the home value decreases.