Saben is 40 and wants to retire in 20 years. His family has…

Saben is 40 and wants to retire in 20 years. His family has a history of living well into their 90s. Therefore, he would like to plan on living until age 100, just in case. He currently needs $100,000 and expects that he will need about 80% of that if he were retired. He can earn 9 percent in his portfolio and expects inflation to be 3 percent annually. Some years ago, he purchased an annuity that is expected to pay him $30,000 per year beginning at age 60. It includes an inflation rate cost of living adjustment. In addition, he received $500,000 from his uncle BJ when he died. Saben has spent $200,000 on his home but is investing $300,000 for his retirement. His Social Security benefit in today’s dollars is $20,000. Which of the following statements is true?

Kerri just read that 40 years ago, milk was about $1.15 per…

Kerri just read that 40 years ago, milk was about $1.15 per gallon and today it is about $6 per gallon. She thought that seemed very high, especially if she can only earn 7% from her investments. She also thought that she would need about $3 million for retirement in today’s dollars. If inflation is the same in the future as it has been over the last 40 years for a gallon of milk, how much will Kerri need to have accumulated when she retires in 30 years?