If you resolved on Jan. 1 to keep better track of your personal finances, are you sure where to start? Sure, you can buy accounting software, sign up for a service or poke around your bank’s online ...

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Any number of spreadsheet programs will work to help you keep track of your liquor supplies for a mom and pop liquor store. A spreadsheet allows you to not only track inventory, but to keep a list of ...

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.

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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 ...