Personal Accounting Software
Dec 6, 2019 07:50:48 #
bobforman wrote:
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I would Google your question and then you can compare other companies and make a decision.
Dec 6, 2019 08:05:02 #
bobforman wrote:
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I’ve been using Quicken 2015 on my Mac. I only use it for basic check book register for the ease of printing out tax info. Quicken at least monthly has a pop up trying to get me to purchase the 2019 version which is a subscription product. I refuse these offers even though Quicken has stopped supporting the 2015 version. As long as it continues to work I’ll keep using it.
Dec 6, 2019 08:06:10 #
Why upgrade? My version of Quicken is 2015 and does everything I need. They have continued to patch security issues.
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Dec 6, 2019 08:25:31 #
bobforman wrote:
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I am still using Quicken 2017, and will continue to use it until it stops working correctly. I have a few problems in an investment account that didn't import correctly. Quicken tech support can't fix them. At this time I don't plan on giving them any more money.
Dec 6, 2019 10:26:06 #
bobforman wrote:
I have used MS Money for years and still use it. But now it is called Money Plus Sunset Deluxe and is designed to be a replacement for expired versions of Money Plus Essentials, Money Plus Deluxe, and Money Plus Premium versions. It can be downloaded for free at:Is there another program (like the demised MS Money) available?
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=20738
I have used it since MS Money was dropped. I'm not able to pay bills on-line with it anymore but my bank has a bill pay feature that I use.
Dec 6, 2019 11:01:11 #
JeffR
Loc: Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
bobforman wrote:
I'm using a PC. I have a list of 30 or 40 stocks which would be a PITA to update, even weekly. What quicken said was that these updates would stopped unless I enroll in their update program and pay $50 per year. So my central concern is the stock price updating feature, lesser so the program itself.
If your primary concern is tracking current prices on a basket of stocks, I believe this would be available free from most brokerages, such as Fidelity, Schwab, etc.
Dec 6, 2019 11:13:13 #
JeffR
Loc: Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
I've used Quicken for ages, easily 15 years or more. They've frequently pissed me off over the years and caused me to research replacements, but there really is no comparable program, and nothing that will import your previous Quicken data. I would always put off upgrades until the bank downloads would be suspended, and was furious when they went to a subscription model, but ultimately surrendered and went with the subscription. There just isn't another program that will ably handle downloads from multiple bank, brokerage, and credit card accounts, and Quicken is unsurpassed in its ability to generate a report to answer any question you can throw at it. My conclusion, reluctantly, is that there is nothing better.
Dec 6, 2019 11:56:24 #
Dngallagher wrote:
I have used MoneyDance on my Mac for a bunch of years now, also available for Windows. BUT, not free.
Ditto!
Dec 6, 2019 12:36:13 #
Well, that's a surprise! I thought Quicken had gone the rental route, like Adobe. Quicken is a great program, but I see no need to upgrade past my 2014 version. I haven't seen any new features that I need.
One thing I like about Quicken is being able to look up something I bought in the past to check the date, price, model number, or something else.
EDIT: Well, it looks like it is a rental, although Google showed a price of $45. That turns out to be the fee for the first year. If I ever need another financial program, I'll look elsewhere.
One thing I like about Quicken is being able to look up something I bought in the past to check the date, price, model number, or something else.
EDIT: Well, it looks like it is a rental, although Google showed a price of $45. That turns out to be the fee for the first year. If I ever need another financial program, I'll look elsewhere.
Dec 6, 2019 12:43:07 #
nadelewitz
Loc: Ithaca NY
bobforman wrote:
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What do you use Quicken for? If it works satisfactorily on your current OS, why pay for upgrades?
I have Quicken 2006. Have only ever used it to keep my checking and savings account registers, and occasionally print spending reports. Works fine in Windows 10, and there's no need to update/upgrade at all.
Just have to know the keyboard trick to make it stop asking me to register it after I install it on a computer.
Dec 6, 2019 13:06:40 #
Longshadow wrote:
Oie, I'm still using Quicken 2003.
It does everything I need.
It does everything I need.
I still use Quicken 2000, does what I need for personal finances.
Dec 6, 2019 13:12:44 #
JeffR
Loc: Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
nadelewitz wrote:
What do you use Quicken for? If it works satisfactorily on your current OS, why pay for upgrades?
I have Quicken 2006. Have only ever used it to keep my checking and savings account registers. Works fine in Windows 10, and there's no need to update/upgrade at all.
Just have to know the keyboard trick to make it stop asking me to register it after I install it on a computer.
I have Quicken 2006. Have only ever used it to keep my checking and savings account registers. Works fine in Windows 10, and there's no need to update/upgrade at all.
Just have to know the keyboard trick to make it stop asking me to register it after I install it on a computer.
The older versions still work, they just won't do any downloads from financial institutions. You have to manually enter every transaction.
Dec 6, 2019 13:19:27 #
nadelewitz
Loc: Ithaca NY
JeffR wrote:
The older versions still work, they just won't do any downloads from financial institutions. You have to manually enter every transaction.
Well I guess my needs are so limited that this doesn't matter to me. Long live simplicity!!
Dec 6, 2019 16:14:02 #
I always told my clients they would be charged double if they used Quicken. Use the grown up version , Quick Books.
Dec 6, 2019 16:44:21 #
Angel Star Photography
Loc: Tacoma, WA
bobforman wrote:
I'm using a PC. I have a list of 30 or 40 stocks which would be a PITA to update, even weekly. What quicken said was that these updates would stopped unless I enroll in their update program and pay $50 per year. So my central concern is the stock price updating feature, lesser so the program itself.
Personally, I would pay the $50/year as Quicken is as someone else has said, "...the gold standard..." When you break it down, that's roughly only $4.17/month. Overall, it is rather inexpensive when you consider the product improvements that would gained not to mention the assurance that you have a quality product. Keep in mind, too, that as part of the ongoing upgrades and enhancements, Intuit will also be correcting any security issues that may be identified through the life of the product. Well worth the $50/year in my opinion.
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