Money Money Money Quicken! By Nutmeg101 on - Updated Oct 15, 2011
Being on a budget is no fun, but if you have the right software, it can at least be manageable. Previously, we had owned Microsoft Money and when our "online" services ended with that particular software package, i began researching to find out if MS was still the best fit for us. I ended up going with Quicken based on some personal recommendations as well as online reviews. GLAD I DID.
The only negative thing i have to say for this software package is, it seems to have the issue that most of the banking/budget/money management software programs have, that setup is tricky at first. Quicken was easier to get started, and very easy to keep using. Don't pick a busy day or evening to start into this process. Take your time, go slow, and the fewer distractions the better.
It does NOT come with a users manual or guide, but one is available as a free download in Adobe.
Having ALL banking/finance records in ONE place is a HUGE help when it comes time to pay bills and balance the budget.
In my experience, most bank accounts and credit cards can be linked directly into quicken so that ALL of the accounts update automatically. I LOVE AUTOMATICALLY. So much simpler than manually entering a hundred individual transactions each month.
Quiken also helps with filling out tax forms at tax time since it keeps track of income, tax deductible items (such as charitable contributions). Any help at tax time is a GOOD THING!
We will Definitely be keeping Quicken as our money manager.
About The Author:
Quicken Deluxe 2008 Purchased at: Wal-Mart Price: $39.88
This sounds like a really great product... something we might need soon! :) Thanks for sharing your insight and experience!
This sounds like something I could use thanks
Love Quicken have been using it for about 2 years now. I use to use Microsoft Money to but find quicken easier and better. Thanks
Sounds like good software to get all your ducks in a row and keep everthing organized until tax time, thanks for the info.
I've never used this software but I hear it is not that easy to set up. Once you get it all up and running it is easier. I think it's a great way to have all your records in one place....which isn't all over the kitchen table!
I enjoyed reading this-it sounds like this provides wonderful organziation once you get up & running!!
Quicken sounds great and the price is good too! Guess a little looking around paid off this time:0)
Yup I have this too and its a good program.
That's not a bad price, I'm going to look in to this for our family!