Excel used to be the poor schmuck’s database, with spreadsheets that just sort of sat there. You could create something more sophisticated with LOOKUP functions, but they were a huge hassle to set up.

Excel can feel like a maze of endless rows, columns, and formulas, especially when you’re trying to create something as detailed as a loan repayment report. If you’ve ever found yourself overwhelmed ...

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