Colin is 40 years old and wants to retire in 27 years. His family has a history of living well into their 90s. Therefore, he estimates that he will live to age 95. He currently has a salary of $150,000 and expects that he will need about 75% of that amount annually if he were retired. He can earn 8 percent from his portfolio and expects inflation to continue at 3 percent. Some years ago, he worked for the government and expects to receive an annuity that will pay him $20,000 in today's dollars per year beginning at age 67. The annuity includes a cost of living adjustment, which is equal to inflation. Colin currently has $200,000 invested for his retirement. His Social Security benefit in today's dollars is $30,000 per year at normal age retirement of age 67. How much does he need to accumulate at age 67 exclusive of his pension and Social Security benefits? ANSWER CHOICES: $2.2 million $2.1 million $2.8 million $2.9 million

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Colin is 40 years old and wants to retire in 27 years. His family has a history of living well into their 90s. Therefore, he estimates that he will live to age 95. He currently has a salary of $150,000 and expects that he will need about 75% of that amount annually if he were retired. He can earn 8 percent from his portfolio and expects inflation to continue at 3 percent. Some years ago, he worked for the government and expects to receive an annuity that will pay him $20,000 in today's dollars per year beginning at age 67. The annuity includes a cost of living adjustment, which is equal to inflation. Colin currently has $200,000 invested for his retirement. His Social Security benefit in today's dollars is $30,000 per year at normal age retirement of age 67. How much does he need to accumulate at age 67 exclusive of his pension and Social Security benefits?

ANSWER CHOICES:

$2.2 million

$2.1 million

$2.8 million

$2.9 million  

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