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Chapter 6 Time Value of Money: One Cash Flow

A Dollar Today vs. A Dollar Tomorrow

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Saving for college. Paying a mortgage. Expecting a paycheck. Each of these scenarios contian two very important factors: money and time. All other things being equal, should we prefer to have our cash now or later?