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6.4 Savings & Retirement Plans

6.4 Savings & Retirement Plans
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  • Math Help

    To find a balance in an increasing annuity using your calculator, apply the following steps for the formula

    1. Divide r by 12 and add 1.
    2. Raise to the nth power.
    3. Subtract 1.
    4. Divide by (r /12).
    5. Multiply by M.
    6. Round to the nearest cent.
  • Consumer Suggestion

    To learn more about the different types of retirement plans that are available to you and read some good tips on how to start and manage a retirement plan, check out the Department of Labor's website.

  • Checkpoint Solution
    1. The balance after 45 years at 4%, compounded monthly, is

    2. The balance after 45 years at 6%, compounded monthly, is

    3. The balance after 45 years at 8%, compounded monthly, is

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    Ron Larson (author)1 decade ago |
    Isn't this example amazing? This is a characteristic of exponential growth. By changing the rate of growth just slightly, you can change the final amount greatly.
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