You just won the lottery! You wish to put enough money away so that you can withdraw $3,000 monthly for 20 years. You can earn 8% rate on any funds you deposit. How much will you have to deposit now to meet your goal? (Note: Compounding matches the withdrawal frequency.)
This can be solved using Present value of annuity formula |
Present value of annuity is = P*(1-(1+r)^-n)/r |
"P" Monthly withdraw = $ 3,000/. |
"r" is Monthly interest rate = 8%/12 = 0.67% |
"n" is No of months = 20*12 = 240 |
Present value of annuity is = Deposit now to meet your goal |
Present value is = 3000*(1-(1+0.0067)^-240)/0.0067 |
Present value is = 3000*119.19929 |
Present value is = $ 357,597.86/. |
You have to deposit now $ 357,597.86/. Approx. |
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