Thread: Which version of Quicken should I invest in?

Catherine,



I use Basic and have for years. Since you were using the envelope
system it's my guess that Basic would work for you too. It has a ton of
features and is capable of more than I've needed it for. What I suggest
is that you go to Quicken's website (or Best Buy or wherever) and look
at the extra features you get with the more expensive versions. If
you'd use them and they're worth the price to you, go for it!
Otherwise, stick with Basic.



Holly



<span class="gmail_quote">On 2/6/07, <b class="gmail_sendername">koolkat31272[/b] <koolkat31272@yahoo.com> wrote:<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204);">
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My DH and I have settled on a budget utilizing the "envelope" system

incorporated with the "Dave Ramsey" plan. He has started to invest in

401K and I will too by this summer. We are planning to invest in our

first home, and maintain school loans, "snowball", and possibly look at

investing by the end of the year. We've always used TaxAct.com to file

our taxes, but this may be the first year we will be itemizing.

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I would start out with a notebook and a pen.
Or Microsoft Excel, just to get every debt/expense/penny written down.
Until you are fully aware of every single thing, there is no real reason to invest in a computer program.

I hear that Quicken is a good one. I have used Microsoft Money in the past, but I prefer the Excel spreadsheet. I can even make up a pie chart to track our spending.

We are working with the Ramsey ideas ourself. Decided to put the tax refund into the bank to take care of the emergency fund. The snowballing is happening afterwards. I am determined to conquer the debts and financial situation ASAP.

Herlean

koolkat31272 <koolkat31272@yahoo.com> wrote:<blockquote class="replbq" style="border-left: 2px solid rgb(16, 16, 255);"> My DH and I have settled on a budget utilizing the "envelope" system
incorporated with the "Dave
Ramsey" plan. He has started to invest in
401K and I will too by this summer. We are planning to invest in our
first home, and maintain school loans, "snowball", and possibly look at
investing by the end of the year. We've always used TaxAct.com to file
our taxes, but this may be the first year we will be itemizing.

Any suggestions to which one is more for us? I had utilized
Mvelopes.com last year, but had trouble keeping up with the monthly
membership. I would rather invest in a "budget" type program that I
could get the most of in one shot.

Quicken Basic ($29.99), Deluxe ($49.99), or Premiere ($69.00)?

Catherine



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While I don't have a preference to recommend for you, just want to

remind you to take advantage of the fabulous sales on those money

management software packages at various office supply stores with tax

software at this time of year.



I got my Quicken free that way, and there are always great rebate offers.



Oh, just found an offer on Staples online for Microsoft Money Deluxe

2007 for $19.99 after rebates or even free if you also make a H&R tax

software purchase. Hope it is okay to post the link:

<a href="http://www.staples.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StaplesProductDisplay?prodCatType=1&storeId=10001& noredir=true&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&productId=151400&cmArea=FEATURED:SC3:CG5P1437">http://www.staples.com/webapp/wcs/st...lay?prodCatTy\

pe=1&storeId=10001&noredir=true&catalogId=10051&la ngId=-1&productId=151400&cmAre\

a=FEATURED:SC3:CG5P1437</a>



If any problem, just go to Staples website and search for "Microsoft

Money Deluxe 2007." There may be other offers out there also for

Quicken. Just did a quick search.



Good luck!

Oh, followup to my earlier post on rebates/sale prices...Quicken is

also on sale at Staples> free for Quicken Basic, $29.99 for Quicken

Deluxe, and $49.99 for Quicken Premier!



So you can go for a more expensive version if you prefer for the

cheaper price!



Enjoy!

I have a really great Excel spreadsheet that I use based off of Dave

Ramsey's handwritten sheets. It's better than Quicken because the

budgeting is pro-active as Dave recommends and not after the fact.

Quicken and Money both are not very good in the budgeting

department. If you want to try my spreadsheet just let me know. I

will have to e-mail it to your personal account.



JonB



--- In Budget101_@yahoogroups.com, Herlean <wm_jun99@...> wrote:

>

> I would start out with a notebook and a pen.

> Or Microsoft Excel, just to get every debt/expense/penny written

down.

> Until you

Can you please send me a copy : Michelle.Stephen2005@gmail.com
I am looking for something to follow and create my own,
Thank you
Michelle B
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I have a really great Excel spreadsheet that I use based off of Dave
Ramsey's handwritten sheets. It's better than Quicken because the
budgeting is pro-active as Dave recommends and not after the fact.
Quicken and Money both are not very good in the budgeting
department. If you want to try my spreadsheet just let me know. I
will have to e-mail it to your personal account.

JonB <span class="q">


--- In Budget101_@yahoogroups.com, Herlean <wm_jun99@...> wrote:
>
> I would start out with a notebook and a pen.
> Or Microsoft Excel, just to get every debt/expense/penny written
down.
> Until you
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<div style="font-family:times new roman, new york, times, serif;font-size:12pt;"><DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt;FONT-FAMILY: times new roman, new york, times, serif;">JonB,
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<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt;FONT-FAMILY: times new roman, new york, times, serif;">I would really like to try your spreadsheet. It would really mean a lot to me. We're struggling to find a system.
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<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt;FONT-FAMILY: times new roman, new york, times, serif;">Thanks,
<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt;FONT-FAMILY: times new roman, new york, times, serif;">Shannon


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Subject: Re: Budget101.com : Which version of Quicken should I invest in?





I have a really great Excel spreadsheet that I use based off of Dave
Ramsey's handwritten sheets. It's better than Quicken because the
budgeting is pro-active as Dave recommends and not after the fact.
Quicken and Money both are not very good in the budgeting
department. If you want to try my spreadsheet just let me know. I
will have to e-mail it to your personal account.

JonB

--- In Budget101_@yahoogro ups.com, Herlean <wm_jun99@.. .> wrote:
>
> I would start out with a notebook and a pen.
> Or Microsoft Excel, just to get every debt/expense/ penny written
down.
> Until you
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I also do everything with paper and pencil. I would like to have a computer

budget but work on finances when waiting on children during various activities.

There is no money right now for a laptop.

We also own rental property and I manage all the finances for it with good 'ole

paper and pencil. Definitely not as efficient, but doable. My biggest problem

is doing any type report is very time-consuming.

Dusty



Herlean <wm_jun99@yahoo.com> wrote: I would

start out with a notebook and a pen.

Or Microsoft Excel, just to get every debt/expense/penny written down.