1. Scott deposits $5,000 at the end of each year into an account for five years. Assuming 6% interest annually, what is the value of his account in five years?
$30,100
None of these
$21,873
$28,185.50
$67,060
2. John has just retired with an investment portfolio equal to $1 million. He plans on using the 4% capital balance approach to retirement distributions. He also plans on distributing the amount in one lump sum at the beginning of the year. His first year, he distributes $40,000 to live on, in addition to his other income. However, the market takes a significant decline and his portfolio loses 20%. His second year, after he takes his distribution, his portfolio takes another decline of 10%. How much can he take in the third year if he is sticking with the 4% method? Round to the nearest thousand.
$40,000.
$32,000.
$27,000.
$24,000.