Eddie has $60,000 saved for retirement. This is currently invested in a conservative Balanced Fund paying 5% annually. He recently discovered an extra $300 in his budget each month. To prepare for his retirement in 20 years, he decided to invest in 2 additional stock mutual funds ($150 in each) to ensure he didn't put all his eggs in one basket. He expects his International Equity Fund to return 8% annually over his time horizon. He expects his Aggressive Growth Stock Fund to return 10% annually over the same time. When he is ready to retire, determine what his TOTAL portfolio will be worth.

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Eddie has $60,000 saved for retirement. This is currently invested in a conservative Balanced Fund paying 5% annually. He recently discovered an extra $300 in his budget each month. To prepare for his retirement in 20 years, he decided to invest in 2 additional stock mutual funds ($150 in each) to ensure he didn't put all his eggs in one basket. He expects his International Equity Fund to return 8% annually over his time horizon. He expects his Aggressive Growth Stock Fund to return 10% annually over the same time. When he is ready to retire, determine what his TOTAL portfolio will be worth. 

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