What the mathematics will recommend depends on the member'srn1. assessment of the rate at which the annual membership cost will increase,rn2. assessment of the rate of interest that the member could otherwise earn on funds,rn3. current and future tax situation (including state of residence),rn4. age,rn5. assessment of likely longevity,rn6. retirement plans,rn7. (as we will see in connection with Society A) how long the member has belonged to the society, andrn8. the value the member places in minimizing long-term cost to the member vs. possibly subsidizing to some extent a perhaps beloved society.
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