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samantha is 12 years old and has inherited 10,000 dollars her bank pays 5 percent interest what is the total ammount sammantha will have saved for colledge after 6 years?

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clu

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I want to know where she banks to get that rate!

12 years ago. Rating: 5
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Headless Man

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I know this only a math problem and you would take 5% each year add the interest and do 5% again for 6 years.

However in reality she would do better to buy Gold or Silver and in 6 years she should have some money.....

12 years ago. Rating: 5
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leeroy

Absolutely right, teach them while they're young.

commented 12 years ago

Bob/PKB

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Is she more interested in thong underwear or college? In either case, she wouldn't have enough for one semester at an American university.

12 years ago. Rating: 4
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Jack Large

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I will be worth LESS, not anywere near as much as you might think since the banks are not paying 5%, nobody is pay 5%.

The average intreat rate in any bank today is from .005% to 1.7% .Any money in a bank today will be worth less in five years, not more, because the current inflation rate is 3.5%. That is more than double even the best interest rate available today

Even if the money was invested in long term US Bonds, the best rate is only 1.2%, thanks to Obama's huge trillion dollar increases in the Nation Debt.

The only investments today that will rise WITH inflation are Stocks and Real-estate.

Put the money in a Mutual Stock Fund or a private Mutual Bond Fund, if you are looking for future wealth, WBMS

12 years ago. Rating: 4
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leeroy

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Wow, these college kids today... the education system sure has gone down the crapper!

12 years ago. Rating: 2
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Colleen

Hi Leeroy :)

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leeroy

Hi Colleen, how are things with you? Hope you are doing well...

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Colleen

Things are well here. The forum still keeps me busy. I'm taking more time for my real life though. Will two other moderators, I can do that now :)

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leeroy

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Colleen

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leeroy

Well nice to talk to you, I'll try to stop by more often, have been busy with my physical therapy as well as doctor's visits, etc., etc.. Yes very true. Lots of great people here.

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Colleen

Take care of yourself. Hope the physical therapy is helping!

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leeroy

:) Thanks Colleen! I've been getting p.t. and spinal decompression and I am making great progress.

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