With this easy-to-understand reference, users will gain the guidance they need to control their budgets. They will get control quickly and then move on to other tasks such as setting up accounts, tracking debts, and learning about principal interest. This book even offers advice that is geared specifically for bookkeepers and the small business owner.

The quick and friendly way to remember Quicken for Windows features and commands. This reference shows that Quicken is more than just a computerized checkbook by explaining features like budget planning, reconciling reports, and much more. It will help users take their overall financial picture and make the outlook the best it can be.

The fun and easy way to get started with Quicken, the #1 personal financial software, with more than fifteen million users A bestseller year after year-now updated throughout for the latest release of Quicken Helps readers take control of their money by showing how to track their day-to-day finances, better manage their investments, and evaluate the tax implications of their financial decisions-all without hiring expensive professional financial consultants Expert advice shows how to manage bills, maximize investment performance, save money for college or retirement, bank online, maintain detailed financial records, and more Written by veteran For Dummies author Stephen L. Nelson, MBA, CPA and author of more than 100 books

The third edition of this title has sold over 76,000 copies. From balancing your checkbook, to tracking the interest you earn, to saving commissions on investments, Quicken and this new for Dummies book make it fun and easy. 150 illustrations.

Stephen Nelson's previous For Dummies guides to Quicken have sold more than 900,000 copies Quicken has more than 16 million active users and 75 percent of the personal finance software market Shows people how to get their finances under control quickly and easily using Quicken Covers online banking and bill paying, tracking credit cards, managing loans, maximizing investments, calculating interest, preparing payroll, setting up accounts, creating reports, and more Completely updated to cover the latest features and enhancements in the new version of Quicken Published in conjunction with the release of Quicken "X"

Quicken is the #1 personal finance software on the market, with greater than 70 percent retail market share and 16 million active users This book features eight minibooks comprising nearly 750 pages-all the information people need to get the most out of the latest Quicken release, get their finances under control, start building a nest egg, and pay less to the IRS The only book on the market to include coverage on Quicken Premier Home & Business Minibook topics include personal finance basics, an introduction to Quicken, household finances, planning ahead and saving, tracking investments, retirement planning, taxes, and managing small business finances Quicken books are consistent top sellers, with more than 900,000 copies of Quicken For Dummies sold in all in all editions

If you’ve considered using financial software to handle your personal finances, Quicken 2008 just might be the tool you’ve been looking for. Quicken is America’s top-selling personal finance software. It can help you manage the money for both your household and your small business, while Quicken 2008 For Dummies can help you manage Quicken. With the number of individual bankruptcies at an alarming level, personal financial management needs to be a priority for each of us. You don’t have to be an accounting wizard to handle your personal finances on a PC, especially with the friendly, plain-English explanations in Quicken 2008 For Dummies! Written by a CPA who provides consulting services on accounting and tax planning to small businesses, Quicken 2008 For Dummies shows you how to: Install Quicken and run Express Setup Handle your checkbook, pay bills, and track your income Monitor and assess your investments Track loans and credit card activity Understand how interest compounds and what it costs when you borrow, as well as how it adds up when you invest Create charts and reports to show how you’re doing Use Quicken to handle your small business finances Prepare payroll and track accounts receivable and payable Quicken 2008 For Dummies may not make managing your finances exactly fun, but it’s guaranteed to make the job easier.

This classic bestseller has been thoroughly updated for the newest version of Quicken Who doesn't have questions about managing finances these days? Stephen Nelson translates his years of expertise as a CPA and tax expert into this plain-English guide that shows you how to manage your finances with the nation's leading personal finance software, Quicken. Trying to keep track of your credit card expenditures? Starting to save money for a college fund? Managing your household expensess? Steve's straightforward advice shows you how to take control of your money, without being an accounting wizard. Discover how to Get started with Quicken and maintain your checkbook on your computer Access your account information and pay bills online Manage your 401(k), IRA, stocks, and bonds Get up to speed on the new enhancements and changes in Quicken 2010 Track your deductions and plan for tax time Capture your small business and personal expenses in one place Spend less time crunching numbers and more time making the most of your money with this perennial For Dummies bestseller on Quicken.

The classic guide to the leading personal finance software—completely updated! As the number one personal finance software on the market, Quicken empowers you to take control of your personal finances quickly and effortlessly. Providing you with a thorough update of all the latest features and enhancements to the new release of Quicken 2011, Stephen Nelson shows you how to track your day-to-day finances, better manage your investments, evaluate the tax implications of your financial decisions, and much more. Veteran author Stephen Nelson provides a thorough update to his classic bestseller on the number one personal financial management planning program Shows you how to track your day-to-day finances, better manage your investments, boost your personal savings, be more responsible with your spending, tackle debt, and more Presents a fun and friendly approach to a topic that many people find intimidating or overwhelming and quickly and easily helps you take control of your personal finances Whether you're a first-time Quicken customer or looking to take advantage of the updates the latest release has to offer, Quicken 2011 For Dummies offers a straightforward-but-fun approach to this popular personal finance software.

If just thinking about financial management gives you a headache, personal finance software is better than aspirin. Quicken is tops, and Quicken 2009 For Dummies is the quickest and easiest way to put it to work. Here’s the plain-English guide to using the newest update of the nation’s leading personal finance software. A leading CPA shows you how to track your finances day to day, keep your checkbook and pay bills online, and even plan for tax time with Quicken. Learn as much or as little as you need to know — just how to keep your checkbook straight, or even how Quicken helps manage stocks and the business end of rental property. Install and set up Quicken 2009, or update data files from a previous version Learn to make a budget that’s flexible enough to work for your family or your business Keep your checkbook up to date, handle banking transactions online, and use Quicken calculators Print Quicken reports to help you track cash flow, identify missing checks, summarize spending, and more Set up tax-deferred or brokerage accounts and buy and sell securities Track your credit cards and bank accounts as well as mortgages, loans, and other debts Use Quicken’s Home & Business or Rental Property Manager versions to keep your business books Handle payroll for business or household employees Track deductions to make tax preparation easier With Quicken 2009 For Dummies, you’ll feel like a financial wizard!