EconKnow v1.0, Copyright 1993 George W. Kell. All rights reserved.

Description:
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     Written for the Commodore Amiga, EconKnow, is a financial program
     containing the following functions.  Results from each function
     are presented in a window with an option to print window.

          Investment Section:
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             - future value of an investment
             - future value of regular deposits (Annuity)
             - regular deposits
             - regular withdrawals from an investment
             - initial investment
             - minimum investment for withdrawals
             - interest rate on investment

          Loan Section:
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             - loan payment
             - original principal of a loan
             - original term of a loan
             - interest rate on a loan
             - remaining balance on a loan

          Cost Section:
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             - equivalent annual cost
             - present worth
             - equal series present worth


How to start and run program:
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     EconKnow can be run from the CLI by entering EconKnow or from 
     the Workbench by double clicking on the EconKnow icon.  Once 
     started use the menu bar to select the desired function.  Enter
     data by clicking on each input gadget and typing the requested
     information.  Select the calculate gadget to produce the
     solution.  After viewing and/or printing each solution, click
     on each windows close gadget to return to a previous level.
     Most functions should be self explanatory, give them a try and
     checkout each solution it could save you some money.


Distribution and Use:
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     This program is SHAREWARE, if you like it and use it please
     register by sending $9.00 US to:

                       George W. Kell
                       1545 NE 39th St.
                       Topeka, KS 66617-2407

     If you register you will receive the latest version and
     the initial startup message will not appear each time the
     program is started.  Please send me any helpful suggestions on
     how EconKnow can be improved.

     This program can and should be freely distributed, as long as:

     1. No change is made to the program, accompanying documentation,
        or format of the distribution.  Distribution should contain
        this file (EconKnow.doc) and the program (EconKnow).

     2. No fee is charged except for costs such as magnetic media, or
        disk duplication and shipping incurred directly in the act of
        distribution.

     3. The program is not packaged with any commercial product
        without express, written consent of the author.

     By copying, distributing, and/or using the program, you indicate
     your full acceptance of these rules.  The program is supplied
     "as-is" with all risk as to quality to the user.  The author
     and/or owner will in no way be liable for direct or indirect
     damage or loss resulting from the use of this program.


Why was this program written:
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     I wrote this program mostly to replace a program (Financial 
     Cookbook) which I liked but did not run well with fast
     memory under 1.3 and would not run at all using 2.0 Workbench.

     Just the functions that I use have been included.  Many more 
     functions and print options could easily be added.  All that's
     needed is for you to send me some useful feedback.