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Analytical Methods for Lawyers (Finance). Future value [last updated 6 Apr 09]. “The most powerful force in the universe is compound interest”. Value of $1000?. I offer you either $500 today or $800 in three years. Which is better?. Time value of money. Time value of money.
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Analytical Methodsfor Lawyers (Finance) Future value [last updated 6 Apr 09]
“The most powerful force in the universe is compound interest”.
I offer you either $500 today or $800 in three years. Which is better?
Time value of money $800 in 3 years > $500 today (assuming a 10% rate for money)
Time value of money $500 today > $800 in 3 years (assuming a 20% rate for money)
Time value of money $500 * (1+ .20)3 = $864
Future value FV = PV * (1+ i)n 7 6 FV 5 4 3 2 0 1 PV
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