To determine this future value of your money using Microsoft Excel, you'll need to perform some basic calculations based on the interest rate, how often the interest compounds and how long you plan to ...

Begin with the following formula:=PV*(1+R)^NEither write this formula in an Excel spreadsheet cell or elsewhere for reference. Enter the present value in an Excel spreadsheet cell in place of "PV," ...

A couple of weeks ago, we saw how the RATE function in Microsoft Excel can be used to calculate the return on investments and the cost of loans. Now, what if you want to find how much your investment ...

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