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Reggie Needs a Car (B)
Eades, Kenneth M.; Sinclair, Safiya; Fairchild, Gregory B.Case DARDEN-F-1885-EFinanceIn this case, fry cook Reggie Fuller, who wants to buy a car to ensure that he can consistently get to work on time, asks his mother if she and his sister would like to chip in with him so that he can afford a new Nissan Versa, a cheaper alternative to some of the other new cars he's been looking at. Fuller's mother responds by raising scheduling concerns along with car-related costs outside of monthly payments, such as gas, maintenance, and insu...Starting at €5.74
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Tentacles
Fairchild, Gregory B.Case DARDEN-F-1922-EFinanceThis case follows Kaycee, who had just returned two weeks ago from a 27-month stay in prison, as she discovers that she is the victim of identity theft. To find out what steps to take, Kaycee reaches out for advice to Marisa Berryman, a mentor at the residential facility that housed Kaycee for three months following her incarceration before she returned home. The goal of this case is to educate students about the risks of identity theft, teach th...Starting at €8.20
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Crocs: On Rough Water
Fairchild, Gregory B.; Lipson, Marc L.; Loutskina, Elena; Gupta, GauravCase DARDEN-F-1811-EFinanceThis case introduces Ron Snyder, CEO of Crocs, Inc., in 2007, a few years after Crocs went public on the NASDAQ in the largest shoe offering ever. Investor excitement at the time had been palpable - the company had garnered a 48% premium above its initial offer price. Since that time, the stock had grown sixfold to its high just last month, at the end of October. Only a week ago, on November 1, the company’s stock price had plummeted, declining ...Starting at €8.20
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A Career Start for Jasmine
Fairchild, Gregory B.; Fairchild, Tierney; Doss, Aaron; Glickman, TeddyCase DARDEN-F-2021-EFinanceThis fictional case introduces Jasmine Lawson, who has just been offered a position as an executive assistant after a grueling, months-long job search. Lawson, a formerly incarcerated woman with a young child to care for, had to endure several rejections from prospective employers before getting this job offer, and she is excited about both the position and the annual salary that comes with it. But Lawson must consider federal and state income ta...Starting at €8.20
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Vincent Buys a Lawn Mower
Fairchild, Gregory B.; Maiden, Stephen E.Case DARDEN-F-1794-EFinanceVincent Chin's first "temporary" job after high school was with the lawn crew of Holiday Lawn Service. Ten years later, Chin has become a trusted employee and the company's second-in-command. His boss, Sam Holiday, has decided to retire and has worked out a deal with Chin to take over the business. In preparing Chin for his new role, Holiday explains that there are important choices ahead related to capital expenditures (like lawn mowers) and the...Starting at €8.20
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Tentacles (Identity Theft)
Fairchild, Gregory B.; Fairchild, Tierney; Black, Christina; Jones, Liz IvaniwCase DARDEN-F-1864-EFinanceReaders are given specific steps to take when digging themselves out from under the frustrating experience of identity theft.Starting at €8.20
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Understanding FICO Scores
Fairchild, Gregory B.; Black, Christina; Jones, Liz Ivaniw; Fairchild, TierneyCase DARDEN-F-1866-EFinanceDavid Simmons is a waiter at a struggling Italian restaurant located down the block from where he lives. Money is tight for him right now, as his limited income means he lives paycheck to paycheck. However, David knows things will look up for him soon because he was recently offered a job as a bank teller across town—his first desk job. This case helps students learn about building credit. The case addresses what a FICO score is, who computes it,...Starting at €8.20
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Black Coffee and Black Cards (B)
Fairchild, Gregory B.Case DARDEN-F-1883-EFinanceThis case continues the story of Shane and Erin as they learn about credit cards. In the A case, Shane researched credit cards and explained the fine print from the disclosures to his wife Erin, a marketing manager in a baby-formula company. The B case begins with Erin interested in choosing the best credit card that offers airline miles in order to earn a free beach trip. Three cards are presented (case Exhibit 1) with different options, though ...Starting at €5.74
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One Last Pedicure: Balancing a Personal Budget
Eades, Kenneth M.; Sinclair, Safiya; Fairchild, Gregory B.Case DARDEN-F-1889-EFinanceThis case follows dance instructor Jackie McKenzie as she struggles to properly budget her expenses needed to support life with her youngest daughter, Millie. At the checkout aisle of her local grocery store, McKenzie becomes embarrassed when she discovers she cannot afford the $150 bill. Luxury purchases such as a red dress and McKenzie’s bimonthly pedicures have maxed her credit card and strained her checking and savings accounts. Unfortunately...Starting at €8.20
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Reggie Needs a Car (A)
Eades, Kenneth M.; Sinclair, Safiya; Fairchild, Gregory B.Case DARDEN-F-1884-EFinanceThis case series simulates the decision of choosing and financing a car. Reggie Fuller is a fry cook on the verge of losing his job if he keeps arriving late to work due to inconsistent public buses. Fuller’s dream car, the Lincoln MKS, is priced far beyond his budget ($50,000), but Fuller wonders if he can afford other new cars like the Nissan Altima (which costs $17,445) or the Toyota Camry (which costs $20,306). Unsure of how to proceed, Fulle...Starting at €8.20