What Is the Amount of the Initial Deposit Required to Have

question 69

Short Answer

What is the amount of the initial deposit required to have an RRSP account of $1 million in 30 years, if deposits are made at the end of each month, the plan allows for a 2% adjustment for inflation, and money earns 4% compounded monthly?

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Definitions:

Natural Monopoly

A market condition where a single firm can supply a good or service to an entire market more efficiently than if there were multiple suppliers, due to high fixed or startup costs.

Investor Owned

Pertains to a business or entity that is privately owned by investors who seek to earn profits from the operation.

Barriers to Entry

Barriers that make it difficult for new entrants to join a market due to financial, legal, or procedural hurdles.

Economic Profit

The distinction in totality between incomes and costs, inclusive of both transparent and concealed expenses.