Financial Calculators
For a general idea on Present Value of a future payment, click on the link below to access a calculator that will give the basic idea of the value of a future payment.
When you click on the link, a window will pop up with a calculator. You will see several options on the left. Click in the circle in front of present value.
Enter a future value, for example, 100,000.
Enter a number of years. This number represents how many years in the future this payment is due. 10 for example means the 100,000 is due in 10 years.
Enter a discount rate. Discount rates range from 6%-19% Pick 14% as an example.
Now click calculate.
In the present value box will be a number that represents the present value of your future payment based on the amount, years, and discount rate.
This calculator and the figures it displays are meant for entertainment only and are not to be construed as an offer of any kind.
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