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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…

Solving Problems with Non-Annual Periods on the TI 84 Plus

Many, perhaps most, time value of money problems in the real world involve other than annual time periods. For example, most consumer loans (e.g., mortgages, car loans, credit cards, etc.) require monthly payments. All of the examples in the previous pages have used annual time periods for simplicity. On this page, I’ll show you how easy it is to deal…

TI 84 Plus Tutorial, Part III

Uneven Cash Flow Streams 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 and regular annuities. In this section we will take a look at how to use the TI 84 Plus to calculate the present and future values of uneven…

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.

Solving Problems with Non-Annual Periods on the TI BAII Plus Pro

This article explains how to use the TI BAII Plus Professional financial calculator for time value of money problems involving non-annual periods, such as monthly or daily. It emphasizes that all principles for annual periods still apply but require adjustments for period lengths. The tutorial details how to correctly enter data for non-annual periods, adjust interest rates, and avoid common pitfalls, such as rounding errors and misusing the P/Y setting. The purpose is to ensure accurate calculations for various financial problems involving different time intervals.

Solving Problems with Non-Annual Periods on the TI BAII Plus

This article explains how to use the TI BAII Plus financial calculator for time value of money problems involving non-annual periods, such as monthly or daily. It emphasizes that all principles for annual periods still apply but require adjustments for period lengths. The tutorial details how to correctly enter data for non-annual periods, adjust interest rates, and avoid common pitfalls, such as rounding errors and misusing the P/Y setting. The purpose is to ensure accurate calculations for various financial problems involving different time intervals.

TI BAII Plus Pro Tutorial, Part III

This article focuses on using the TI BAII Plus Professional financial calculator to calculate the present and future values of uneven cash flow streams. It explains how to handle uneven cash flows, net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), and modified internal rate of return (MIRR). The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions for inputting cash flows and calculating these financial metrics, emphasizing the importance of correct data entry and using specific keys on the calculator. The article aims to help readers effectively evaluate investments with varying cash flows using the TI BAII Plus Professional.

BAII Plus Tutorial, Part III

This article focuses on using the TI BAII Plus financial calculator to calculate the present and future values of uneven cash flow streams. It explains how to handle uneven cash flows, net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), and modified internal rate of return (MIRR). The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions for inputting cash flows and calculating these financial metrics, emphasizing the importance of correct data entry and using specific keys on the calculator. The article aims to help readers effectively evaluate investments with varying cash flows using the TI BAII Plus.

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 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 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 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.

HP 10B Tutorial Part I

If the picture at right doesn’t match your calculator, you may have the newer HP 10BII. These calculators differ slightly, so you may prefer the HP 10BII tutorial (it doesn’t matter too much). The Hewlett Packard 10B is a very easy to use financial calculator that will serve you well in all finance courses. This tutorial will demonstrate how to…