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It’s January and you’ve gone and done it: You’ve resolved to keep better track of your personal finances. But deep down, you’re not sure where to start. Sure, you can buy accounting software, sign up ...

Drop-down lists in Microsoft Excel (and Word and Access) allow you to create a list of valid choices that you or others can select for a given field. This is especially useful for fields that require ...

With a little time, typing and easy-to-use software, you can quickly see your financial picture much more thoroughly and better plan for the future. By J. D. Biersdorfer It’s January and you’ve gone ...

You can easily create a graph in Google Sheets to get a visual display of your data. Once added, you can further customize the chart or graph so that it displays the information in the most ...

You can make a bar graph in Google Sheets to make the data in your spreadsheet more digestible, useful, and visually appealing. Once you select the data in your spreadsheet needed for a graph, you can ...

Dana Miranda is a Certified Educator in Personal Finance, creator of the Healthy Rich newsletter and author of You Don't Need a Budget: Stop Worrying about Debt, Spend without Shame, and Manage Money ...

Understanding exactly how much money is flowing in and out of your bank accounts each month can make it easier to trim expenses, know if you have enough money to make certain purchases and feel ...

Free spreadsheet apps are a cool idea, as long as you’re comfortable with their limitations. Many are ad-supported, for instance, so expect part of your screen to be trying to sell you something.