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Quicken Deluxe 2009

Posted in Quicken Software by EO
November 17, 2008
Tags: quicken

Has this years Quicken 2009 software been good to many consumers? Year in and year out, Intuit Quicken software constantly comes out with the same old / new product. Repackage it and call it 2009. Can organizing your finances be that hard? A quick summary of the new Quicken Deluxe 2009 software package:

Start saving for what you really want–vacations, a new car, a new home–by staying on top of your everyday spending. With new tools to help organize your bank accounts and bills, Quicken Deluxe 2009 offers a smarter way to keep track of your money and set longer-term savings goals.

Check in anytime to see exactly where your personal finances are at for the month. Call it “financial planning” or “budgeting,” if you prefer, but it’s really just being smart about where you stand. Quicken shows you what’s coming in, going out, and most importantly, what’s left over each month to spend or save.

Bring all your personal finances together in one place
Get a snapshot of monthly spending, set savings goals and track your progress
Never miss a bill— stay on top of bills due and paid
Connect to online banking and credit card accounts with one password (on services require Internet access and are subject to change)
Make tax time easier— capture all possible deductible expenses

What’s New in 2009

Improved! Never miss a bill
See what bills have already been paid, what’s coming up and if you have enough left in your accounts to cover them — all in one convenient place. Set reminders to pay bills on time and instantly check past bills if you need to verify an unusual charge or transaction.

New! Save money and shop smart
Quicken’s new, free service — Quicken Picks — helps you make the most of every dollar. Quicken Picks seeks out the best online coupons and discount offers just for you — on the stuff you care about. And with Quicken Picks, you get cashback on all your purchases, helping you save even more. You can sign up for Quicken Picks anytime within your Quicken 2009 software.

Improved! Optimize your complete investment portfolio online
With a new look and feel and smarter navigation, the new Quicken.com Investing Portfolio gives you a 360° view across all of your investments — anytime, from anywhere. Define goals, set targets, and perform thorough analysis of your 401(k), stock investments, and mutual funds with advanced tools and investing reports. Get alerts on your favorite stocks and funds to help you make informed decisions about your portfolio.

New! Get help and guidance when you need it
Enjoy guidance and helpful tips on every page to help you stay on top of regular tasks like downloading transactions or scheduling bills. Instantly connect to the Quicken Community.

Improved! Connect to more financial institutions
We are constantly adding new financial institutions to help you better connect to all of your accounts. Quicken Deluxe 2009 personal finance software now offers access to over 6,000 banks, brokerages and other financial institutions — including PayPal.”

Final thought: Many consumers are not very happy with the 2009 version. Some installations of the software title have led to disastrous outcomes- leading to registry crashing, system restore, etc. The initial release is still a work in progress, also known as the “alpha” release. It’s quite buggy and unstable. Perhaps waiting a little longer and focusing on development may have helped its cause.

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