Question

An individual has determined utilizing the annuity method of capital needs analysis that he needs $1,045,656 at the beginning of his retirement to meet his retirement life expectancy goals. If this individual would like to be more conservative in his retirement planning forecast and maintain this capital balance throughout his retirement life expectancy of 32 years, given an expected earnings rate of 6%, and an inflation rate of 3% during the period, how much more would he need to have at the beginning of his retirement?

Answer 1

Options:

(a) $162,032.

(b) $406,067.

(c) $417,246.

(d) $674,023.

Answer:

Correct Option is B.

$406,067

Explanation:

At an expected earnings rate of 6%, and an inflation rate of 3% during the period, he need to have $406,067 at the beginning of his retirement.