In Charles Dickens’s novel David Copperfield, acharacter speaks perhaps the greatest truth ever uttered aboutpersonal finances: “Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditurenineteen six, result ...

I refuse to let anyone tell me that Microsoft Excel is only for accountants.

There are lots of ways to budget, but if you pick a spreadsheet, where do you even start? Staring at a blank budget spreadsheet can be daunting. You don’t have to go it alone though. A spreadsheet ...

Trying to predict a small business' sales in even the most solid of markets can be like trying to divine into a crystal ball, but Microsoft Excel can help in the planning process. Take advantage of ...

While Microsoft Excel isn’t a dedicated project management tool, its versatility and widespread availability make it a surprisingly robust option for managing projects. Although I tried several ...

If you’re trying to achieve financial independence or just keep better track of your money, you need to be using a budget. It’s non-negotiable. While there are plenty of budgeting apps out there, you ...

Managing personal finances effectively requires a combination of precision, foresight, and smart planning. Microsoft Excel offers a robust suite of tools, particularly under its “What-If Analysis” ...

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