Answer the following:

Tell us about any experience you may have had with the time value of money concepts. Do you believe the concepts are valuable tools which can be used in Finance? Why or why not?

Why does money have a time value? Can you provide at least one real-life scenario in which you can apply the concept of "time value of money?"

For all of these problems, use a 12% interest rate.

Finally, in reviewing each of the problems, make sure you understand the difference between "single/lump sum" problems and annuity type of problems.

1.How much money will result from investing $1000 annually for 10 years?

2. How much do you need to invest annually to accumulate $10,000 in 5 years?

3. If $10,000 is invested now, how much money can be withdrawn over a 5 year period?

4. If you won a sweepstakes for $100,000, should you receive the winnings up front in cash ($100,000) or accept annual payment of $12,000 for 15 years?