Courtney wants to retire in 15 years when she turns 62. She wants to have enough money to replace 75% of her current income less what she expects to receive from Social Security at the beginning of each year. Courtney expects to receive $25,714 per year from Social Security in today’s dollars at full retirement age of 67. However, she will take Social Security early at age 62, when she retires. Courtney is aggressive and wants to assume an 8% annual investment rate of return and that inflation will be 3% per year. Based on her family history, Courtney expects that she will live 30 years in retirement (age 92). If Courtney currently earns $80,000 per year and she expects her raises to equal the inflation rate, how much does she need at retirement to fulfill her retirement goals? $874,794. $1,022,807. $1,072,458. $1,583,152.
Courtney wants to retire in 15 years when she turns 62. She wants to have enough money to replace 75% of her current income less what she expects to receive from Social Security at the beginning of each year. Courtney expects to receive $25,714 per year from Social Security in today’s dollars at full retirement age of 67. However, she will take Social Security early at age 62, when she retires. Courtney is aggressive and wants to assume an 8% annual investment
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$874,794. |
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$1,022,807. |
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$1,072,458. |
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$1,583,152. |
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