Question 4. Time Value of Money a. At age 60, you find that your employer is moving to another location. You do not wish to move and instead will receive a termination package of $100,000. You don't want to retire for another 5 years so you take a job in your current location, which just covers your living expenses. If you invest the $100,000 at 8% today, how much will you have when you retire in 5 years? b. Deposited $50,000 in a debt retirement fund. Interest will be compounded annually and added to the funds at the end of each year. Given a 8% interest rate, what will be the balance in the fund at the end of year 3? What is the total amount of interest revenue that will be earned?
Question 4. Time Value of Money a. At age 60, you find that your employer is moving to another location. You do not wish to move and instead will receive a termination package of $100,000. You don't want to retire for another 5 years so you take a job in your current location, which just covers your living expenses. If you invest the $100,000 at 8% today, how much will you have when you retire in 5 years? b. Deposited $50,000 in a debt retirement fund. Interest will be compounded annually and added to the funds at the end of each year. Given a 8% interest rate, what will be the balance in the fund at the end of year 3? What is the total amount of interest revenue that will be earned?
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a. At age 60, you find that your employer is moving to another location. You do not wish to
move and instead will receive a termination package of $100,000. You don't want to
retire for another 5 years so you take a job in your current location, which just covers
your living expenses. If you invest the $100,000 at 8% today, how much will you have
when you retire in 5 years?
b. Deposited $50,000 in a debt retirement fund. Interest will be compounded annually and
added to the funds at the end of each year. Given a 8% interest rate, what will be the
balance in the fund at the end of year 3? What is the total amount of interest revenue that
will be earned?
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