Karla plans to retire at age 68, and estimates that $39,600 a year in retirement for 23 years will be needed. That annual amount will be paid out in monthly income checks. To save for retirement, Karla plans to put money every month into a 401k plan at work. If Karla is currently 29, how much will need to be saved each month to meet the retirement goal, assuming the retirement accounts earn an average of 5.6% per year.

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Karla plans to retire at age 68, and estimates that $39,600 a year in retirement for 23 years will be needed. That annual amount will be paid out in monthly income checks. To save for retirement, Karla plans to put money every month into a 401k plan at work. If Karla is currently 29, how much will need to be saved each month to meet the retirement goal, assuming the retirement accounts earn an average of 5.6% per year.

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Current age = 29Retirement age = 68Time period for savings = 68-29 = 39 years or 468 monthAnnual withdrawal = $39,600Time period of withdrawls = 23 yearsInterest rate = 5.6% per year

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  • The amount that will be needed to be saved each month to meet the retirement goal.

 

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