The Annuity Formula for the Present and Future Value of Annuities
Calculating the present value of an annuity can help you determine whether taking a lump sum or opting for future annuity payments spread out over many years will be more beneficial to your financial needs or goals. Remember that all annuity tables contain the same PVIFA for a specific number of periods at a given rate, much like multiplication tables give the same product for any two numbers. Any variations you find among present value tables for ordinary annuities...