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HP 17BII Tutorial, Part I

The HP 17B is a fairly easy to use financial calculator that will serve you well in all finance courses. The 17BII can operate in either RPN (reverse polish notation) or algebraic modes. RPN is better in most cases, so I suggest that you choose that mode if you understand RPN. This tutorial will demonstrate how to use the financial…

Microsoft Excel as a Financial Calculator, Part II

In the previous section we looked at the basic time value of money functions and how to use them to calculate present and future value of lump sums. In this section we will take a look at how to use Excel to calculate the present and future values of regular annuities and annuities due. A regular annuity is a series…

Microsoft Excel as a Financial Calculator, Part I

Excel (and other spreadsheet programs) is the greatest financial calculator ever made. There is more of a learning curve than a regular financial calculator, but it is much more powerful. This tutorial will demonstrate how to use Excel’s financial functions to handle basic time value of money problems using the same examples as in the calculator tutorials. I will keep…

HP 12C Tutorial, Part II

In the previous section we looked at the basic time value of money keys and how to use them to calculate present and future value of lump sums. In this section we will take a look at how to use the HP 12C to calculate the present and future values of regular annuities and annuities due. A regular annuity is…

HP 12C Tutorial, Part I

The HP 12C is a fairly easy to use financial calculator that will serve you well in all finance courses. Actually, its very easy if you already know RPN (reverse polish notation — a much better way to enter data into a calculator than the algebraic method that you are probably familiar with). This tutorial will demonstrate how to use…

HP 20b Tutorial, Part II

In the previous section we looked at the basic time value of money keys and how to use them to calculate present and future value of lump sums. In this section we will take a look at how to use the HP 20b to calculate the present and future values of regular annuities and annuities due. A regular annuity is…

HP 20b Tutorial, Part I

The Hewlett Packard 20b Business Consultant is an easy to use, and inexpensive, financial calculator that will serve you well in all finance courses. This tutorial will demonstrate how to use the financial functions to handle time value of money problems and make financial math easy. I will keep the examples rather elementary, but understanding the basics is all that…

TI 84 Plus Tutorial, Part II

Part 2 of a TI-83 calculator tutorial on calculating money value over time. It covers how to find present and future values of annuities (regular payments) and lump sums using the built-in TVM Solver app. The tutorial explains different annuity types (regular and due) and how to solve for missing variables like payment amount, interest rate, or number of periods. It also touches on perpetuities (infinite payments) and how to approximate their present value with the calculator.

TI 84 Plus Tutorial, Part I

This is the first part of a TI-83 calculator tutorial on performing time value of money calculations. It covers finding future and present values of lump sums using the built-in TVM Solver app. The tutorial explains how to enter data considering the calculator's cash flow sign convention and solve for missing variables like the number of periods or interest rate. It also teaches how to adjust the calculator's decimal places for better viewing.

Loan Amortization on the TI BAII Plus Pro

In this tutorial we will see how to amortize a fixed-rate loan using the TI BAII Plus Professional calculator from Texas Instruments. Specifically, we will see how to calculate the amount of principal and interest for any particular payment, or range of payments. For example, you may wish to know how much your principal or interest payments will be for…

Loan Amortization on the TI BAII Plus

In this tutorial we will see how to amortize a fixed-rate loan using the TI BAII Plus calculator from Texas Instruments. Specifically, we will see how to calculate the amount of principal and interest for any particular payment, or range of payments. For example, you may wish to know how much your principal or interest payments will be for the…

TI BAII Plus Tutorial, Part II

This article covers the use of the TI BAII Plus financial calculator to calculate the present and future values of regular annuities and annuities due. It explains that a regular annuity involves equal cash flows at the end of each period, while an annuity due has the first cash flow at the start. The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions for solving for present value, future value, payment amounts, number of periods, and interest rates for annuities. It also includes details on handling perpetuities and the importance of setting the calculator to the correct mode for accurate calculations.

TI BAII Plus Pro Tutorial, Part II

This article covers the use of the TI BAII Plus Professional financial calculator to calculate the present and future values of regular annuities and annuities due. It explains that a regular annuity involves equal cash flows at the end of each period, while an annuity due has the first cash flow at the start. The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions for solving for present value, future value, payment amounts, number of periods, and interest rates for annuities. It also includes details on handling perpetuities and the importance of setting the calculator to the correct mode for accurate calculations.

TI BAII Plus Tutorial, Part I

This article focuses on handling lump sum cash flows using the TI BAII Plus financial calculator. It begins with setup instructions, recommending annual compounding and adjusting decimal places. The tutorial covers calculating the future value, present value, number of periods, and interest rates for lump sums. Emphasizing correct data entry and understanding financial principles, the article aims to equip readers with the fundamental skills needed to effectively use the calculator for finance courses and real-world applications. It also highlights the importance of adhering to the cash flow sign convention.

TI BAII Plus Pro Tutorial, Part I

This article focuses on handling lump sum cash flows using the TI BAII Plus financial calculator. It begins with setup instructions, recommending annual compounding and adjusting decimal places. The tutorial covers calculating the future value, present value, number of periods, and interest rates for lump sums. Emphasizing correct data entry and understanding financial principles, the article aims to equip readers with the fundamental skills needed to effectively use the calculator for finance courses and real-world applications. It also highlights the importance of adhering to the cash flow sign convention.