poemhdr
Feb 3 2005, 11:01 PM
Gingerly,
What an awesome group of tools!

Thank you for posting them.
chris729
I also echo the "sticky" notion!
Also, for those who are looking to get into the financial planning arena as a professional, I (and my mentor) recommend getting the HP 12c business financial calculator. It takes some getting used to, but it's TOTALLY worth it as a business investment. (Just got mine, and now I get to spend a weekend trying to figure out how to use it.)
They are also one of the few calculators permitted for use on the CFP® and CFA® Certification Exams, and GARP® FRM Exam.
HP 12c
http://www.hp.com/calculators/financial/12c/HP 12c-platinum
http://www.hp.com/calculators/financial/12p/
robb
Feb 5 2005, 10:34 PM
I live and die by the Quicken Calendar. As I said elsewhere, I keep a seperate account for my weekly spending, so I make the calendar show my main bank account and I can see projected balances, move things around, see what's coming up, etc.
Do you use MS Money, spreadhseets, Quicken, something else? What's the most helpful thing for you about this tool/feature?
Gingerly
Feb 5 2005, 10:41 PM
Oddly enough, my favorite tools are good ol' paper and pen.
Calculating balances, monthly interest charges, what-if-I-put-this-money-here scenarios, etc.
But I do like spreadsheets for calculating the long term debt payoff plan, and keeping track of card utilization.
Gingerly
Feb 5 2005, 10:48 PM
And I just started using a checkbook register for my debit card, and a separate one for the one zero balance credit card I have designated to use if I absolutely must make a purchase that requires a Visa.
robb
Feb 5 2005, 10:49 PM
I'm sorry, I just realied that there was another thread on this. I was just too excited about the new forum!
Can a mdoerator please merge these?
Clarkfan2
Feb 27 2005, 02:45 PM
I would like to add this one to the budget calculators. One trick I've learned is to put your 401k witholding amount in the tithe slot.(or you can put 0 in it) This is a very basic,simple and easy to use, quick budget calculator.
Online Budget CalculatorHere is a one stop page that has almost every calculator you will ever need for anything.
Every kind of financal calculator you'll need at one siteP.S. Here is a popular retirement calculator
Ballpark Estimate Calculator
genseeker
Apr 20 2005, 07:35 AM
Here's an essential from the IRS. Figure out if you are having too much or too little withheld from your pay. It asks lots of questions to get the right figure. DH's new employer has this website in the employee handbook.
http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=96196,00.html
Pinktiger
Jul 7 2005, 02:27 PM
Hi - I need help on the Debt Snowball spreadsheet. How do I use it? Where do I put the numbers, and what numbers do I put in it? If someone has an example or some instructions, they'd be greatly appreciated!
Aztec
Jul 24 2005, 06:58 PM
QUOTE(Clarkfan2 @ Feb 27 2005, 03:45 PM)
I would like to add this one to the budget calculators. One trick I've learned is to put your 401k witholding amount in the tithe slot.(or you can put 0 in it) This is a very basic,simple and easy to use, quick budget calculator.
Online Budget CalculatorHere is a one stop page that has almost every calculator you will ever need for anything.
Every kind of financal calculator you'll need at one siteP.S. Here is a popular retirement calculator
Ballpark Estimate CalculatorI've been looking for these calculators for the longest time!
Aztec
Jul 24 2005, 09:31 PM
By the way, how do I calculate my tax?
breeze
Aug 29 2005, 12:30 AM
http://www.mechcad.net/products/acemoney/index_lite.shtmlfreeware - has most of the same features as commercial software for money management, but it's free.
54regcab
Sep 7 2005, 08:00 AM
Here's an excellent assortment of
Mortgage CalculatorsHere are
some more calculators, some have atmorization schedules.
Need more money on your paycheck? Try this
IRS Calculator
mleichtle
Sep 9 2005, 10:04 AM
Here's an awsome spreadsheet, its free to download, I think. It'll compare 4 mortgages and houses side by side.
http://www.thedaviscrew.com/Downloads/File...enie.ver.05.xls
Algo
Sep 6 2006, 06:27 PM
I didn't see this one mentioned. I haven't used it much but it looks interesting, especially since it's free under the GNU license.
GnuCash
skdigi
Mar 30 2007, 04:00 PM
I've got a date with a spreadsheet tonight!
AIRWARE10
Dec 13 2008, 08:47 PM
Any luck with these spreadsheets?
detaildude
Feb 7 2009, 05:52 AM