Net present value and the profitability index are helpful tools that allow investors and companies make decisions about where to allocate their money for the best return.

Microsoft Excel has dozens of preset formulas for many types of mathematical calculations, but compounding interest isn't one of them. To calculate the future value of a single amount compounded ...

Find out how to use Microsoft Excel to calculate the present value of a fixed annuity, including a calculation example. The calculation doesn't account for taxes.

Net present value and the profitability index are helpful tools that allow investors and companies make decisions about where to allocate their money.