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The time value of money - German Nande

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We’ve all heard the phrase “Time is money.” But what do these two things actually have to do with one another? German Nande explains the math behind interest rates, revealing the equation that will allow you to calculate the future value of your money (if you wisely put it in the bank, that is).

The financial term for the time value of money is usually summarized as _____.

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Meet The Creators

  • Educator German Nande
  • Director Franz Palomares
  • Animation Artist Celeste Lai
  • Narrator Addison Anderson

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