Time Value of Money

Paper Summary:

The paper explains the time value of money (TVM) principle, which illustrates how money can grow by earning interest over time through various investment instruments such as banks, the stock market, annuities, and insurance. The paper examines interest rates and compounding, the present value (of a future payment received), the future value (of an investment) opportunity cost and annuities and the Rule of '72. The paper identifies the impact of these factors on TVM.

Outline:
Interest Rates and Compounding
Present Value (of a Future Payment Received)
Future Value (of an Investment)
Opportunity Cost
Annuities and the Rule of '72

From the Paper:

"The growth of money is directly proportional to its amount. A small amount will earn only small interest, while larger amounts will earn larger interests. The Interest Rate is the percentage of growth for a given year. Money growth through interest is made possible by investments. Banks, for example, accepts money from its clients through deposits. It then uses this money as loan to other people and make a profit through the transaction. Because of this, the bank also has to pay some compensation to the original depositor, and this is the interest. Simply defined, interest is the cost of borrowing money. There are two types of interest: Simple and Compound."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Garrison, Sharon (2006). StudyFinance.com. "Time Value of Money" Retrieved February 24, 2006 from http://www.studyfinance.com/lessons/timevalue/index.mv
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