Asked by Jamie Stallings on Apr 23, 2024

Jacob is depositing $125 per month into his RRSP at an interest rate of 4.5% compounded monthly. How long will it take for his RRSP to accumulate to $10,000?

Compounded Monthly

Interest calculated on the initial principal and also on the accumulated interest from previous periods on a monthly basis.

RRSP

Registered Retirement Savings Plan, a savings account, registered with the Canadian government, that defers income taxes on retirement savings until withdrawal.

Accumulate

The act of gathering or collecting over a period of time, often resulting in an increase in quantity.

  • Compute the prospective value of funds based on different compounding schedules.
  • Deploy the idea of present value to figure out the amount of periodic contributions or payments.
  • Evaluate the time necessary for clearing loans and achieving goals in savings plans.