What will be the amount in an RRSP after 25 years if contributions of $3,000 are made at each year-end for the first seven years and month-end contributions of $500 are made for the subsequent 18 years? Assume that the plan earns 8% compounded quarterly for the first 12 years and 7% compounded semi-annually for the next subsequent years.

RRSP

A Canadian retirement savings plan that defers taxes on contributions and investment earnings until withdrawal.

Compounded Quarterly

An approach to interest calculation that involves adding the interest to the principal sum every three months.

Compounded Semi-annually

The process of calculating and adding interest to the principal sum of a loan or deposit twice a year, which increases the amount of future interest earned.