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A Step-by-Step Guide to Using SUMIFS in Microsoft Excel

The SUMIFS function works in a similar way with text as with numbers, but there are two key differences. First, text in Excel ...
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I use Excel's TAKE and DROP to make top-10 lists that update themselves

Here's how Excel processes that request. First, the SORT function arranges the entire table by sales amount in descending order. Then, the DROP function takes that sorted list and removes the top five ...
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What Is Dividend Income?

Companies can reinvest earnings or pay dividends, which may include cash or stock. IRS views most dividends as taxable; rates vary by dividend type and income. Holding dividends in retirement accounts ...
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Understanding 12b-1 Fees: What They Are and How They Impact Mutual Funds

Gordon Scott has been an active investor and technical analyst or 20+ years. He is a Chartered Market Technician (CMT). A 12b-1 fee is an annual charge mutual funds assess against investors to cover ...
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What Is the Dependency Ratio?

Dependency ratio measures non-working age population; high ratios strain social services. Rising U.S. dependency ratio shows more seniors, stressing Medicare and Social Security. View dependency ...