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To Motivate Individuals to Start Saving at an Early Age

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To motivate individuals to start saving at an early age, financial planners will sometimes present the results of the following type of calculation. How much must a 25-year-old individual invest 5 years from now to have the same maturity value at age 55 as an immediate investment of $1,000? Assume that both investments earn 8% compounded annually.


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Holding Cost

The expenses associated with storing unsold goods or materials, including warehousing, insurance, spoilage, and opportunity costs.

Per Month

A time frame or period used to measure or track events on a monthly basis.

Holding Cost Rate

The expense associated with storing unsold goods or materials over a period.

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