Asked by Zaylah Harris on Apr 23, 2024
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Liam is investing $2,000 per year into his RRSP for five years at 3.5% compounded annually. Then he will add $1,500 every six months for the next five years at 3.75% compounded semi-annually. How much will Liam have in his account in total after 10 years?
Compounded Semi-Annually
Interest that is compounded semi-annually is applied to the principal amount twice a year, leading to an increase in the overall amount of interest earned compared to simple interest.
RRSP
Registered Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-deferred account aimed at helping Canadians save for retirement.
Annual Contributions
Payments or deposits made into a financial account or investment plan once every year.
- Comprehend the fundamentals of how savings expand over time through the application of compound interest.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the fundamentals of how savings expand over time through the application of compound interest.