You're grandfather has asked you to help him determine how much money he can take out of his retirement fund and NOT run out of money. If he currently has $500,000 and plans on needing the money for 25 years, how much can he take from the fund annually to meet his goals if he can earn 5%?

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You're grandfather has asked you to help him determine how much money he can take out of his retirement fund and NOT run out of money. If he currently has $500,000 and plans on needing the money for 25 years, how much can he take from the fund annually to meet his goals if he can earn 5%?

 
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