QUICKEN!

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Registered: 07-05-2006
QUICKEN!
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Mon, 10-20-2008 - 1:23pm

I just purchased quicken with some extra money we got after selling our wedding rings that didn't fit anymore! I figured that it was money well spent if it helped me keep track of where I'm leaking money and helps me fix that problem. I spent hours last night uploading information and setting up accounts and bills. It's fun...but there's a few features I don't know how to use.


It's the 2009 version, and it has a tag feature. You can create personal tags that are more descriptive than just Dining out or Groceries. I created a tab called "Husband eats out" and I would love to be able to see specifically how much my husband

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Registered: 11-17-2007
In reply to: abigailnh2
Mon, 10-20-2008 - 6:36pm

I hope you do not think I am stalking you because I am not really I just check the board in the morning and after dinner time and before bed along with my email.


I don't have 2009 you will have to tell me all about that version. I got 2008


I will tell you what I have done for myself then you do what you want Quicken has to work for your family


Under the Number part I did the edit list and added EFT, (for bills that are taken out of the checking account automatically) BP (bill pay bills after they are put into bill pay) then I have a listing for my credit cards that I will use during the month. CITI, Chase and so on. We live on Credit cards. When I charge something I take it out of the checking account and put what ever charge account I charged it to next to it. So when the bill comes in I delete the charges and the money is there to pay the bill in full.


Categories I use all the time and on mine if it is meds or doctors and taxes it puts a little check next to it so it stands out when tax time comes.


Memo part that is where I put my date for the weeks living money like 15/22 (when this allotted amount is spent we stop spending)

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Registered: 04-12-2007
In reply to: abigailnh2
Mon, 10-20-2008 - 7:20pm

ROTFLMBO - Mary Ann, you really cracked me up with that stalker comment.

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Registered: 07-05-2006
In reply to: abigailnh2
Tue, 10-21-2008 - 12:14pm

Well, I know it's going to take me awhile to get fluent at it. It's complicated, but I can already tell it's going to change my money habits. I've already figured out that my husband spent 500 dollars in the past 90 days on eating out at work! AHHHH! Wait - I have to be honest...I spent almost 500 dollars eating out as well. AND we spent another 500 dollars on eating out as a family. That is unbelievable and I never would have thought we could spend 1500 dollars on eating out in 3 months. I guess I found out where my leak is! Maybe this program will help me lose weight as well! HA!


Abbie

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Registered: 11-17-2007
In reply to: abigailnh2
Tue, 10-21-2008 - 12:58pm

I am glad that you are finding answers with the quicken I know personally I could not live without mine. It has been a real education for me over the years.


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