FIN 402 Week 1 Assignment Case Problem 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 12.1
will have $ 1.50 by age 62; if she leaves the money invested until age 65, she will have $ 1.79 for each dollar invested today.
Questions a. Assume that Carolyn places currently available funds in the savings account. Determine the amount of money Carolyn will have available at retirement once she sells her house if she retires at( 1) age 62 and( 2) age 65. b. Using the results from item a, determine the level of annual income that will be provided to Carolyn through purchase of an annuity at( 1) age 62 and( 2) age 65. c. With the results found in the preceding questions, determine the total annual retirement income Carolyn will have if she retires at( 1) age 62 and( 2) age 65. d. From your findings, do you think Carolyn will be able to achieve her long-run financial goal by retiring at( 1) age 62 or( 2) age 65? Explain. e. Evaluate Carolyn’ s investment plan in terms of her use of a savings account and an annuity rather than other investments. Comment on the risk and return characteristics of her plan. What recommendations might you offer Carolyn? Be specific. ============================================
FIN 402 Week 1 Assignment Case Problem 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 12.1
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