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Analytic Methods for Lawyers (Finance). Present value [last updated 13 Apr 09]. Life cycle funds. Compare. What is the value of $1000?. What is the value of $1000? (how much, when, risk). “Investing" is laying out money today to receive more money tomorrow.
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Analytic Methodsfor Lawyers(Finance) Present value [last updated 13 Apr 09]
Life cycle funds Compare
What is the value of $1000? (how much, when, risk)
“Investing" is laying out money today to receive more money tomorrow.
I offer you either $500 today or $800 in three years. How do you decide?
How much today to have $800 in three years?(assume 10%) $601 now = $800 in 3 years (assuming a 10% rate for money)
How much today to have $800 in three years? (assume 20%) $463 now = $800 in 3 years (assuming a 20% rate for money)
Present value PV = FV / (1+ i)n 7 6 FV 5 4 3 2 0 1 PV
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