In this example, the goal is to count the total number of words in a cell. Excel doesn't have a dedicated function for counting words. However, with a little ingenuity, you can create a formula to perform this task using a combination of built-in functions. In newer versions of Excel, the best...Read more
The Excel VLOOKUP function scans the first column in a table, finds a match, and returns a result from the same row. If VLOOKUP can't find a match, it returns a #N/A error or an "approximate match", depending on how it is configured. Because VLOOKUP is easy to use and has been in Excel for...Read more
The 4% retirement rule suggests you can safely withdraw 4% of your portfolio in year one of retirement, then adjust that amount for inflation each year for 30 years without running out of money. But how does this actually play out year by year? This article builds a complete Excel model to...Read more
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