TY - BOOK AU - Ong, Anita C. AU - Gabriel, Presentacion B. TI - Elements of investment mathematics SN - 9789712360459 AV - HG 4539 .O54 2011 PY - 2011/// CY - Manila PB - Rex Book Store KW - INVESTMENT -- MATHEMATICS N1 - Includes bibliographical references; CHAPTER 1. Simple and discount interest -- 2. Compound interest -- 3. Simple annuities -- 3. Amortization and sinking funds -- 4. General annuities -- 5. Depreciation -- 6. Stocks and bonds -- References N2 - Elements of Investment Mathematics is an easy-to-understand primer on the basic concepts and operations one needs to know to make smart financial decisions, on a personal level especially, and hopefully to avoid pitfalls. It is a guide on time value of money as it serves as basis for unraveling the complexities of personal finance. It demystifies the mathematics of banking, credit and depreciation, and presents the fundamental computations on stocks and bonds. Since changes in the financial climate send ripples - and sometimes waves - in households, this book provides welcome knowledge and elementary know-how on the world of money and investment ER -