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Old 11-17-2022, 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by PapaMike View Post
Here's a fun math exercise for everyone.

Current 73N A is ~ $285

Assume a 39 year old Pilot with 26 years to go.

5% compounded year over year will have you retire at $1,013 / hr
4% compounded year over year will have you retire at $790 / hr
3% compounded year over year will have you retire at $614 / hr

Every percentage gain we can get now will pay enormously in your future years.

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Try that same exercise with 2004 rates and inflation. 737 in January 2004 was $256.53. https://www.bls.gov/data/inflation_calculator.htm
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