Q9

1.You plan to retire in 24 years. You would like to maintain your current level of consumption which is $58,702 per year. You will need to have 28 years of consumption during your retirement. You can earn 5.61% per year (nominal terms) on your investments. In addition, you expect inflation to be 2.16% inflation per year, from now and through your retirement.

How much do you have to invest each year, starting next year, for 13 years, in nominal terms to just cover your retirement needs?

2.You plan to retire in 24 years. You would like to maintain your current level of consumption which is $33,417 per year. You will need to have 25 years of consumption during your retirement. You can earn 6.18% per year (nominal terms) on your investments. In addition, you expect inflation to be 4.79% inflation per year, from now and through your retirement.

How much do you have to invest each year, starting next year, for 7 years, in real terms to just cover your retirement needs?