Bob and Rose are both 62 years old and plan to retire in 3 years. They will receive $5,000 per month after taxes from pension plans and $1,000 per month after taxes from Social Security after retirement. Unfortunately, their living expenses are $15,000 per month. Further economies are ruled out due to their social obligations. They have invested $1,200,000 in a high-quality corporate bond mutual fund. However, the fund’s annual after-tax return has dropped to 3.5%. Thus, they intend to withdraw money from the fund on an annual basis to cover the gap between their pension and social security income and their living expenses. How long until the money runs out?

Bob and Rose are both 62 years old and plan to retire in 3 years. They will receive $5,000 per month after taxes from pension plans and $1,000 per month after taxes from Social Security after retirement. Regrettably, their living expenses are $15,000 per month. Further economies are ruled out due to their social obligations. They have invested $1,200,000 in a high-quality corporate bond mutual fund. However, the fund’s annual after-tax return has dropped to 3.5%. Thus, they intend to withdraw money from the fund on an annual basis to cover the gap between their pension and social security income and their living expenses. How long will the money last?Bob and Rose are both 62 years old and plan to retire in 3 years. They will receive $5,000 per month after taxes from pension plans and $1,000 per month after taxes from Social Security after retirement. Regrettably, their living expenses are $15,000 per month. Further economies are ruled out due to their social obligations. They have invested $1,200,000 in a high-quality corporate bond mutual fund. However, the fund’s annual after-tax return has dropped to 3.5%. Thus, they intend to withdraw money from the fund on an annual basis to cover the gap between their pension and social security income and their living expenses. How long will the money last?