Time Value of Money

Abstract
The initial steps on the way to understanding the connection between the value of dollars today and that of dollars in the future is by looking at how funds invested will grow over time. This understanding will allow a person to answer such questions as; How much should be invested today to produce a specified future sum of money?
TIME VALUE OF MONEY
Generally, borrowing money is not free, unless it is a small amount for lunch from a friend. Interest is the cost of borrowing money. …