Retirement Planning. A couple will retire in 50 years, which should last about 25 years. They believe that they can earn 8% (nominal) interest on retirement savings but they realize that the annual inflation rate is 4%. The couple really wants to consume $30,000 a year in real dollars during retirement.
a) What is the real amount of saving they need to accumulate by the time they retire?
b) How much will they have to save each year for the next 50 years, in real dollars, to reach your retirement income goal? '