When You Reach Retirement Age, You Will Have One Fund

question 57

Short Answer

When you reach retirement age, you will have one fund of $100,000 from which you are going to make annual withdrawals of $14,702. The fund will earn 6% per year. For how many years will you be able to draw an even amount of $14,702?

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