Present Worth of Annuity Calculator

Present Worth of an Annuity Formula:

\[ P = A \times \frac{(1+i)^n - 1}{i \times (1+i)^n} \]

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1. What is Present Worth of an Annuity?

The Present Worth of an Annuity is a financial metric that represents the current value of a series of equal cash flows or payments received or paid at regular intervals over time. It helps determine how much a future stream of annuity payments is worth in today's dollars.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the Present Worth of Annuity formula:

\[ P = A \times \frac{(1+i)^n - 1}{i \times (1+i)^n} \]

Where:

\( P \) — Present Worth of Annuity
\( A \) — Annuity amount per period
\( i \) — Discrete compound interest rate per period
\( n \) — Number of interest periods

Explanation: This formula discounts future annuity payments back to their present value using the time value of money principle.

3. Importance of Present Worth Calculation

Details: Calculating the present worth of annuity is crucial for financial planning, investment analysis, loan amortization, retirement planning, and comparing different investment opportunities with regular cash flows.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the annuity amount in dollars, interest rate as a percentage, and number of periods. All values must be positive numbers with interest rate greater than 0 and periods at least 1.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's the difference between annuity and present worth of annuity?
A: Annuity refers to the periodic payment amount, while present worth of annuity represents the current lump-sum value of all future annuity payments.

Q2: How does interest rate affect present worth?
A: Higher interest rates result in lower present worth because future payments are discounted more heavily. Lower rates increase present worth.

Q3: Can this calculator handle different compounding frequencies?
A: This calculator uses discrete compounding. Ensure the interest rate and number of periods match your compounding frequency (annual, semi-annual, quarterly, etc.).

Q4: What if the annuity payments are not equal?
A: This calculator assumes equal periodic payments. For uneven cash flows, you would need to calculate the present value of each payment separately and sum them.

Q5: How is this different from future value of annuity?
A: Present worth calculates what future payments are worth today, while future value calculates what periodic payments will be worth at a future date after compounding.