The Time Value of Money

Learn why a dollar today is worth more than a dollar tomorrow through discounting and compounding.

Course Progress

Course Description


By the end of this course, you will able to answer questions such as:

Time Value of Money Overview

Future Value at the End of 1 Year

Future Value at the End of 2 Years

Compound Interest

Growth Factors

Future Value at the End of N Years

Present Value

How Rates and Time Shape Value

Using Spreadsheet Formulas

Course Review

Course Quiz

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