Excel isn't hard, just learn the right tricks early enough.

The Camera tool is the best feature in Microsoft Excel that is hidden away from the dashboard, but you can find it today.

Learn to calculate fixed asset depreciation in Excel using methods like straight-line, sum of the years' digits, and more for accurate financial analysis.

Drop-down lists in Excel are a great way to speed up data entry, keep your sheet tidy, and avoid typos. No formulas required!

Daniel Jassy, CFA, is an Investopedia Academy instructor and the founder of SPYderCRusher Research. He contributes to Excel and Algorithmic Trading. Amy is an ACA and the CEO and founder of OnPoint ...