SOLUTION: You want to be able to withdraw $45,000 from your account each year for 30 years after you retire. You expect to retire in 15 years. If your account earns 5% interest, how mu

Question 1174014: You want to be able to withdraw $45,000 from your account each year for 30 years after you retire.
You expect to retire in 15 years.
If your account earns 5% interest, how much will you need to deposit each year until retirement to achieve your retirement goals?
Answer by ikleyn(52794)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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