Question

I can only put away $2,000 a year toward retirement. I am 25 and plan on retiring at 65 and earning 5%. How much will I have at retirement?

Answer 1

Answer: $241,600

Explanation:

As this amount is a constant amount, it is an annuity. To find out the total amount after a certain period of time, use the future value of annuity formula.

Future value of annuity = Amount * [ {( 1 + rate) ^number of periods - 1} / rate]

Number of periods = 65 - 25 = 40

Future value of annuity = 2,000 * [ {(1 + 5%)⁴⁰ - 1} / 5%]

= 241,599.54

= $241,600