Quicken 2002 Deluxe [OLD VERSION]

Whether planning a retirement strategy or just balancing a checkbook, it can be tough to deal with financial data sensibly and securely. Quicken 2002 Deluxe helps new and upgrading users devise the best arrangements for their information and plan for the future. The program's Web-page-based tracking system (which integrates Internet Explorer thoroughly) is simple, customizable, and easy on the eyes.

Installing the upgrade is practically transparent, and new users will only have to pay attention for a few minutes before taking a quick coffee break and letting the computer do the work. Data entry is painless now that nearly every major bank and investment house has online information access, though this can be moderately tricky to implement, depending on the business in question.

Those who are a bit more daring can branch out from basic data maintenance and ask the onboard experts for advice on debt reduction, college payment, and many other common financial milestones. Links to helpful online services abound--though they're incomplete, they're a good start--and users should be able to find information on just about any topic they need.

Upgraders will find the 2002 version a bit slicker and better suited to Web transactions, but little is otherwise different. Those shifting from other packages or new to personal financial management software will have a short but steep learning curve.

Will Quicken make up for sloppy budgeting, bad investment advice, or the heartbreak of tax day? No, but it will help users committed to financial responsibility achieve their goals without going crazy, and that's more than enough. --Rob Lightner ...Read more

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Quicken 2002 Deluxe helps you manage the seven key areas of your finances: banking, investing, taxes, planning, spending and saving, loans, and insurance. It's packed with powerful features and enhancements that help you see the complete picture of your finances. Balance your checkbook easily. Reconcile your bank statement in minutes. See where your money is going using insightful reports and graphs about your spending, budget, net worth, and more. Write checks, print checks, or send payments online. Download your bank records, pay bills, and transfer funds with online banking. Quicken works with more than 1,700 banks, credit card institutions, and brokerage companies.

Track and analyze your investments, 401(k), and IRAs easily. Gain valuable insights and see how your portfolio is performing at a glance. Download the latest stocks and mutual funds right into Quicken. Even download your brokerage records to minimize data entry. Users also get a step-by-step life events planner to help them plan for and monitor financial goals such as retirement, college, a big vacation, or a new home.

Take advantage of tax tracking and planning tools to help you keep more money and ease the pain of tax time. Search for tax deductions or explore ways to minimize capital gains taxes. Cut preparation time by transferring your Quicken tax data into TurboTax software. ...Read more

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