Mr Haddit Plans to Retire Eight Years from Today

question 37

Short Answer

Mr. Haddit plans to retire eight years from today. He projects that he will need $30,000 per year in his retirement which he assumes will be for 15 years. The first payment will be nine years from today. To fund his retirement, Mr. Haddit will invest a lump amount today and later use it to sustain the 15 withdrawals. If his investment earns 6% compounded annually, how much must he invest today?

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Definitions:

Enforce

To compel observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

Consideration

The concept in contract law that involves something of value exchanged between parties, which is necessary for a contract to be considered legally binding.

Lesser Sum

An amount of money that is smaller in comparison to another sum, often within the context of payment obligations or settlements.

Debt

An obligation owed by one party (the debtor) to a second party (the creditor), typically involving borrowed money that is expected to be paid back with interest.