This Technology Workshop illustrates how to leverage a number of functions to perform calculations in Excel involving the time value of money.

Without considering the time value of money, it is difficult or impossible to determine which project is worth considering. Also, the payback period does not assess the riskiness of the project.

Net present value (NPV) helps companies determine whether a proposed project will be financially viable. It encompasses many financial topics in one formula: cash flows, the time value of money ...

The time value of money (TVM) is a core financial principle also known as the present discounted value (PDV). It states that money today is worth more than the same amount in the future.

The payback period is the amount of time needed to recover the initial outlay for an investment. Learn how to calculate it with Microsoft Excel.