Standard #: MA.912.F.4.9 (Archived Standard)


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Calculate, compare, and contrast different types of retirement plans, including IRAs, ROTH accounts, and annuities.


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Example: Suppose you put $5000 per year into an IRA for 40 years. If the account pays 6% per year interest, how much would you have at the end of the 40 years? If, at that time, you are in the 15% income tax bracket, how much would this be after taxes?

Suppose that, instead, you paid the tax each year on the $5000 at your current rate of 28% and put the remaining funds in a ROTH account paying 6% interest. How much would you then have after 40 years?

Which appears to be the better option? What are some of the risks of deferring tax payments until retirement?

Example: Explain the difference between an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) and a ROTH account.

Why might somebody choose to put retirement funds in a ROTH account rather than an IRA?

Related Courses

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1200500: Advanced Algebra with Financial Applications (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015 (course terminated))
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