Nadine Is Retiring Today at Age 65 and Expects to Live

question 205

Multiple Choice

Nadine is retiring today at age 65 and expects to live to age 85. She has $536,000 in her retirement savings account. She is somewhat conservative with her money and expects to earn 6 percent compounded monthly during her retirement years. How much can she withdraw from her retirement savings each month if she plans completely empty the account?

• A)​$3,840
• B)​$46,731
• C)​$1,160
• D)​$4,673

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