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The Amount Of Annuity Calculator computes the present value of a series of equal payments made at regular intervals, discounted at a specific interest rate. This is essential for financial planning, retirement calculations, and investment analysis.
The calculator uses the annuity present value formula:
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Explanation: This formula calculates the present value of future cash flows, accounting for the time value of money where money available today is worth more than the same amount in the future.
Details: Annuity calculations are crucial for retirement planning, loan amortization, investment analysis, and determining the value of structured settlements or pension payments.
Tips: Enter the regular payment amount in currency units, the interest rate per period as a decimal (e.g., 0.05 for 5%), and the total number of payment periods. All values must be positive.
Q1: What is the difference between ordinary annuity and annuity due?
A: Ordinary annuity payments occur at the end of each period, while annuity due payments occur at the beginning. This calculator assumes ordinary annuity.
Q2: How do I convert annual rate to periodic rate?
A: Divide the annual rate by the number of periods per year. For monthly payments with 6% annual rate, use 0.06/12 = 0.005 as the periodic rate.
Q3: What happens if the interest rate is zero?
A: When rate is zero, the annuity value simplifies to payment amount multiplied by number of periods.
Q4: Can this calculator be used for loan calculations?
A: Yes, this is the same formula used to calculate loan present values and monthly payment amounts.
Q5: What are common applications of annuity calculations?
A: Retirement planning, mortgage calculations, car loans, lease agreements, and structured settlement valuations.