Problem
A 25-year-old engineer is opening an individual retirement account (IRA) at a bank. Her goal is to accumulate $1 million in the account by the time she retires from work in 40 years. The bank manager estimates she may expect to receive 8% nominal annual interest, compounded quarterly, throughout the 40 years. The engineer believes her in come will increase at a 7% annual rate during her career. She wishes to start her IRA with as low a deposit as possible and increase it at a 7% rate each year. Assuming end-of-year deposits, how much should she deposit the first year?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.