Asked by Arisel Santini on Apr 24, 2024
How much larger will the value of an RRSP be at the end of 25 years if the contributor makes month-end contributions of $300 instead of year-end contributions of $3600? In both cases the RRSP earns 6.5% compounded semi-annually.
RRSP
Registered Retirement Savings Plan, a retirement savings and investment account for holding savings and investment assets, recognized by the Canadian government.
Month-end Contributions
Payments or deposits made towards an investment or savings plan at the end of each month.
- Evaluate the impact of varied rates and compounding schedules on the progress of savings and investment arrangements.
- Estimate the economic impact of changing payment frequencies on investments and loans.
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate the impact of varied rates and compounding schedules on the progress of savings and investment arrangements.
- Estimate the economic impact of changing payment frequencies on investments and loans.