Learn how to calculate the present value of various bond types using Excel, including zero-coupon, annuities, and continuous ...

Reviewed by David KindnessFact checked by Vikki VelasquezReviewed by David KindnessFact checked by Vikki Velasquez Net present value (NPV) helps companies determine whether a proposed project will be ...

Too many financial decisions are made without factoring in the time value of money. Whether providing financial planning advice related to a client’s retirement, advising a client about a business ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Marguerita is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor ...