Approximately How Much Should Be Accumulated by the Beginning of Retirement

question 60

Multiple Choice

Approximately how much should be accumulated by the beginning of retirement to provide a $2,500 monthly check that will last for 25 years, during which time the fund will earn 6% interest with monthly compounding?

• A) $361,526.14
• B) $388,017.16
• C) $402,766.67
• D)$414,008.24

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Definitions:

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to perform an activity for its inherent satisfaction or pleasure, rather than for some separable consequence.

Organismic Needs

Fundamental human needs identified in various psychological theories that are innate and drive behavior, such as physiological, safety, love, and esteem needs.

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to engage in an activity for its own sake, rather than for the sake of obtaining a reward or avoiding punishment.

Extrinsic Motivation

The drive to perform an activity due to external rewards or pressures, rather than for intrinsic satisfaction.