After Saving Diligently Your Entire Career, You and Your Spouse

question 130

Multiple Choice

After saving diligently your entire career, you and your spouse are ready to retire with a nest egg of $500,000. You need to invest this money in a mix of stocks and bonds that will allow you to earn $4,000 per month for 30 years. What annual interest rate (APR) do you need to earn?

• A) 6.92%
• B) 7.45%
• C) 8.94%
• D) 9.17%

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