term certain method
Definition
A distribution calculation method for retirement accounts based on life expectancy. The first year's distributions are calculated based on current life expectancy, and the distributions in each successive year are calculated based on the original life expectancy minus the number of years that have passed.
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Related Terms
amortization method, annuity factor method, recalculation method, life expectancy method
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