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A growing annuity payment is a series of payments that increase at a constant growth rate each period. This is commonly used in lottery payouts, retirement plans, and structured settlements where payments increase over time to account for inflation or other factors.
The calculator uses the growing annuity payment formula:
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Explanation: The payment in any given year equals the initial payment multiplied by (1 plus the growth rate) raised to the power of (year number minus 1).
Details: Understanding how annuity payments grow over time helps with financial planning, comparing lump sum vs. annuity options, and evaluating long-term financial commitments.
Tips: Enter the initial payment amount in USD, the growth rate as a decimal (e.g., 0.03 for 3%), and the year number you want to calculate. All values must be valid (initial payment > 0, year ≥ 1).
Q1: Why do lottery annuities use growing payments?
A: Growing payments help maintain purchasing power over time by accounting for inflation and providing increasing income streams.
Q2: How is the growth rate determined?
A: Growth rates are typically set by the lottery organization and may be tied to inflation indices or fixed percentages.
Q3: What's the difference between this and a regular annuity?
A: Regular annuities have constant payments, while growing annuities have payments that increase by a fixed percentage each period.
Q4: Can I calculate multiple years at once?
A: This calculator shows one year at a time. For multiple years, you would need to calculate each year separately.
Q5: How accurate are these projections?
A: Projections assume the growth rate remains constant, which may not reflect actual economic conditions over long periods.