Your father, who is 60, plans to retire in 2 years, and he expects to live independently for 3 years. He wants a retirement income which has, in the first year, the same purchasing power as $40,000 has today. However, his retirement income will be of a fixed amount, so his real income will decline over time. His retirement income will start the day he retires, 2 years from today, and he will receive a total of 3 retirement payments. Inflation is expected to be constant at 5 percent. Your father has $100,000 in savings now, and he can earn 8 percent on savings now and in the future. How much must he save each year, starting today, to meet his retirement goals?

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