You Made Your First $3,000 Deposit Today into a Retirement

question 34

Essay

You made your first $3,000 deposit today into a retirement account earning an average annual rate of 6%.How long will it take your deposit to reach a value of $50,000? How long will it take if instead you invest the money into an account earning 10% per year? After making your calculations,how does this information affect your decision-making regarding long-term investments?

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Definitions:

Supervening Events

Events that occur after the formation of a contract which could render the performance impossible or significantly change the nature of the original agreement.

F.O.B. Buffalo

An Incoterm meaning Free On Board Buffalo, indicating that the seller delivers when the goods are loaded on board a vessel at the Buffalo location, with the seller covering transportation to that point but the buyer taking responsibility thereafter.

Tender

An offer of payment or delivery of goods in fulfillment of an obligation or contract.

Buffalo, NY

A city in New York State, known for its snow-heavy winters and as the home of the Buffalo wings.