amount (same buying power) which she currently enjoys. Inflation is expected to remain at 6% pa until retirement. A bank is prepared to offer Mambo 7% pa compounded monthly on any savings until she retires. Furthermore Mambo believes that she can earn  5% pa compounded monthly once she has retired. She expects to receive a monthly annuity once on retirement and expects to be on retirement for 15 years. How much does Mambo need to save per month to enjoy the equivalent ret

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Mambo is 25 years old and currently earns R5595 per month. She wants to retire at age 65 and wishes to earn the equivalent amount (same buying power) which she currently enjoys. Inflation is expected to remain at 6% pa until retirement. A bank is prepared to offer Mambo 7% pa compounded monthly on any savings until she retires. Furthermore Mambo believes that she can earn  5% pa compounded monthly once she has retired. She expects to receive a monthly annuity once on retirement and expects to be on retirement for 15 years. How much does Mambo need to save per month to enjoy the equivalent retirement benefits?

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