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NPER

NPER: Time Your Payoff

By Jeff Lenning | April 22, 2025 |

Managing finances effectively often requires understanding how long it will take to pay off a loan or reach a savings goal. Excel’s NPER function helps us determine the number of periods needed based on interest rate, payments, and loan amounts. Whether we’re looking at loans, mortgages, or investments, this function is crucial for financial planning.…

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