Which is better for a budget..

[Carol-SD]

Quicken or Microsoft Money? I have microsoft money 2004 but haven't used it.

 

I have been doing my budget with pen and paper but I want something on my computer.

 

Any thoughts/suggestions would be appreciated.

 

Thanks.

[squirrelgirl]

I use Quicken 2003 that came with my computer and I really like it! It's easy to track CC's, investments, net worth, etc. I also have separate Excel spreadsheets that I use for budgeting and planning.

[mrreallynicguy]

Six of one, half dozen of the other. Both work well, it'll be all about personal preference. I'd say since you already own Money, try it. If ya hate it then you can buy quicken. If money works for ya, you'll have saved on buying a new program.

 

I also would discourage upgrading to the new version of Money, because its really not necessary, learn what ya have and you can budget the $30 you'd spend on software towards soemthing grander or more enjoyable.

[munci98]

I was a hardcore intuit/quicken fan. But I use MS Money. Works really well. Nothing wrong with 2004 at all.

[genseeker]

I have Money 2003 and love it. DH says we don't have a budget, we have a spending plan. He says a budget controls you but you control a spending plan