Comments on: Good-Bye, Microsoft Money! 16 Powerful Personal Finance Programs http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/01/good-bye-microsoft-money-16-powerful-personal-finance-programs/ Common sense advice on money saving tips, how to get out of debt, high interest savings accounts, cd rates, money market accounts, mortgage rates, money management and more. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:42:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Ellen Cannon http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/01/good-bye-microsoft-money-16-powerful-personal-finance-programs/comment-page-6/#comment-3282441 Ellen Cannon Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:43:17 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4904#comment-3282441 Thrive was owned and operated by Lending Tree. They have shut the site down since this story was written. Thrive was owned and operated by Lending Tree. They have shut the site down since this story was written.

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]]> By: phreebie http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/01/good-bye-microsoft-money-16-powerful-personal-finance-programs/comment-page-6/#comment-3281731 phreebie Tue, 12 Feb 2013 01:04:31 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4904#comment-3281731 Just a quick FYI. Your link above for "Thrive" now re-directs to a page making loan offers. Thanks for the tips, I was searching for something 'money' like that will sync with all of my devices. Unfortunately Mint is no good in my country. Cheers PB Just a quick FYI. Your link above for “Thrive” now re-directs to a page making loan offers.

Thanks for the tips, I was searching for something ‘money’ like that will sync with all of my devices. Unfortunately Mint is no good in my country.

Cheers
PB

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]]> By: CJOttawa http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/01/good-bye-microsoft-money-16-powerful-personal-finance-programs/comment-page-6/#comment-3274282 CJOttawa Sun, 03 Feb 2013 03:24:33 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4904#comment-3274282 Microsoft Money Plus Sunset Deluxe is a free download from Microsoft. You can still log in to your financial institutions and import .OFX files into this version of MS Money. It works flawlessly and is still the most comprehensive personal financial management software available. Microsoft Money Plus Sunset Deluxe is a free download from Microsoft.

You can still log in to your financial institutions and import .OFX files into this version of MS Money.

It works flawlessly and is still the most comprehensive personal financial management software available.

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]]> By: kat http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/01/good-bye-microsoft-money-16-powerful-personal-finance-programs/comment-page-1/#comment-3256382 kat Sat, 26 Jan 2013 22:46:41 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4904#comment-3256382 I use MS Money still also....my bank stopped giving me the option to download too and basically said it was no longer possible. However, Discover Card gave me the formula for downloading into MS Money with the new limited formats...here it is...works great! 1. Select "Manage Accounts" and click "Recent Activity". 2. Select the statement you want to download from the "Activity Period" drop-down list. 3. On the upper-right side of your statement, click on "Download." 4. Download the .QFX file by selecting Quicken in the Statement Download Options. 5. Save it to Desktop. 6. Execute Microsoft Money. 7. Using the Microsoft Money File Menu: 8. Go to File > Import > Downloaded Statement 9. Click "Desktop" in the Left-side Menu 10. Select All Files from the "File of type:" pull-down menu 11. Find the downloaded .QFX file and click on it 12. Click "Import" button I use MS Money still also….my bank stopped giving me the option to download too and basically said it was no longer possible. However, Discover Card gave me the formula for downloading into MS Money with the new limited formats…here it is…works great!

1. Select “Manage Accounts” and click “Recent Activity”.

2. Select the statement you want to download from the “Activity Period” drop-down list.

3. On the upper-right side of your statement, click on “Download.”

4. Download the .QFX file by selecting Quicken in the Statement Download Options.

5. Save it to Desktop.

6. Execute Microsoft Money.

7. Using the Microsoft Money File

Menu:

8. Go to File > Import > Downloaded Statement

9. Click “Desktop” in the Left-side Menu

10. Select All Files from the “File of type:” pull-down menu

11. Find the downloaded .QFX file and click on it

12. Click “Import” button

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]]> By: xega http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/01/good-bye-microsoft-money-16-powerful-personal-finance-programs/comment-page-6/#comment-3235992 xega Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:25:55 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4904#comment-3235992 I've tested dozins and dozins of programs, both online and off and I ended up with a spreadsheet in Excel. An important criteria for me is that the software is free, I am deep in debt due to an illness and I want to spend what little money I have on paying what I owe. Other "must haves" are: * Has to be able to handle DKK as a currency. * Has to allow creation of customized categories. * Has to include debt management. * Has to have the relevant reports. * Has to be able to handle letters such as ð, æ, þ, ø, å etc. * Recurring bills. Nice-to-haves are f.ex. the ability to view the same data on two different pc's. Not a problem if its in the cloud, but different if we're talking about software. Maybe I'm being too demanding, but one can always dream :-) I’ve tested dozins and dozins of programs, both online and off and I ended up with a spreadsheet in Excel. An important criteria for me is that the software is free, I am deep in debt due to an illness and I want to spend what little money I have on paying what I owe.

Other “must haves” are:
* Has to be able to handle DKK as a currency.
* Has to allow creation of customized categories.
* Has to include debt management.
* Has to have the relevant reports.
* Has to be able to handle letters such as ð, æ, þ, ø, å etc.
* Recurring bills.

Nice-to-haves are f.ex. the ability to view the same data on two different pc’s. Not a problem if its in the cloud, but different if we’re talking about software.

Maybe I’m being too demanding, but one can always dream :-)

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]]> By: Classpro http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/01/good-bye-microsoft-money-16-powerful-personal-finance-programs/comment-page-6/#comment-3204532 Classpro Mon, 07 Jan 2013 17:55:45 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4904#comment-3204532 The problem with almost all of these alternative programs is that the only allow one or two levels of categories. That may be fine for someone keeping track of a checkbook, but as one's financial life expands there is much more to keep track of (investments and rental properties). Quicken allows multiple levels of categories (Rentals:San Diego:Condo:Income:Rent, Rentals:San Diego:Condo:Expenses:Repairs:Plumbing). That is a very important feature to me. I guess it's a question of what features you need. The problem with almost all of these alternative programs is that the only allow one or two levels of categories. That may be fine for someone keeping track of a checkbook, but as one’s financial life expands there is much more to keep track of (investments and rental properties). Quicken allows multiple levels of categories (Rentals:San Diego:Condo:Income:Rent, Rentals:San Diego:Condo:Expenses:Repairs:Plumbing). That is a very important feature to me. I guess it’s a question of what features you need.

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]]> By: Dave http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/01/good-bye-microsoft-money-16-powerful-personal-finance-programs/comment-page-6/#comment-3199582 Dave Sat, 05 Jan 2013 19:41:57 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4904#comment-3199582 YNAB has received a ton of awesome upgrades since this webpage was published. It has a mac app, iPhone/Android apps, and it does auto-syncing between all devices. I use it and love it. Awesome "method" associated with it, and above-and-beyond support (live training sessions available very regularly, including special topics sessions). YNAB has received a ton of awesome upgrades since this webpage was published. It has a mac app, iPhone/Android apps, and it does auto-syncing between all devices. I use it and love it. Awesome “method” associated with it, and above-and-beyond support (live training sessions available very regularly, including special topics sessions).

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]]> By: Todd H. http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/01/good-bye-microsoft-money-16-powerful-personal-finance-programs/comment-page-1/#comment-3173872 Todd H. Tue, 25 Dec 2012 18:31:07 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4904#comment-3173872 My bank will no longer download in the money formats, so I'm being forced to hand key all transactions. It's a pain but I've tried quicken several times and really find it a PAIN, and do not like it. Have you have another program to use for Windows 7 My bank will no longer download in the money formats, so I’m being forced to hand key all transactions. It’s a pain but I’ve tried quicken several times and really find it a PAIN, and do not like it.
Have you have another program to use for Windows 7

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]]> By: Arthur Conley http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/01/good-bye-microsoft-money-16-powerful-personal-finance-programs/comment-page-6/#comment-3163442 Arthur Conley Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:50:22 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4904#comment-3163442 I have been a user of Quicken since they started. I recently upgraded and found that the software has known problems for which they charge you to find out how to correct their defects. I am looking for another accounting package. Art I have been a user of Quicken since they started. I recently upgraded and found that the software has known problems for which they charge you to find out how to correct their defects.

I am looking for another accounting package.

Art

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]]> By: Kelly http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/01/good-bye-microsoft-money-16-powerful-personal-finance-programs/comment-page-6/#comment-3135862 Kelly Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:57:08 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4904#comment-3135862 I'm running windows 8 - 64bit - and MS money runs fine. I've been running their sunset version which can be found here: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=20738 Hope that helps! I’m running windows 8 – 64bit – and MS money runs fine. I’ve been running their sunset version which can be found here: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=20738

Hope that helps!

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]]> By: Jimmy http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/01/good-bye-microsoft-money-16-powerful-personal-finance-programs/comment-page-1/#comment-3126092 Jimmy Sat, 01 Dec 2012 03:58:34 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4904#comment-3126092 Microsoft Money Won't run on Windows 8 - the 64 bit. Don't know about the 32 bit version. Pity since I have been using it for decades. I am looking closely at MoneyDance. Microsoft Money Won’t run on Windows 8 – the 64 bit. Don’t know about the 32 bit version.
Pity since I have been using it for decades.
I am looking closely at MoneyDance.

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]]> By: Carol Holm http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/01/good-bye-microsoft-money-16-powerful-personal-finance-programs/comment-page-6/#comment-3099192 Carol Holm Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:59:54 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4904#comment-3099192 I too am annoyed with Quicken after having some statements completely fouled up after I unknowingly Grandfathered out after two years. This has happened before. I am not your top computer technician and it takes a while before I realize what is going on. I do not have a business anymore, only need a checking/savings tracking system and an investment tracking system. Simple needs...more and more simple as I get older. What do all of you suggest? I too am annoyed with Quicken after having some statements completely fouled up after I unknowingly Grandfathered out after two years. This has happened before. I am not your top computer technician and it takes a while before I realize what is going on. I do not have a business anymore, only need a checking/savings tracking system and an investment tracking system. Simple needs…more and more simple as I get older.
What do all of you suggest?

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]]> By: Ben http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/01/good-bye-microsoft-money-16-powerful-personal-finance-programs/comment-page-6/#comment-3049382 Ben Wed, 17 Oct 2012 05:00:17 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4904#comment-3049382 I have used both Mint and Yodlee and found them both to margin on useless because every time I log in it can't connect to one of my accounts, it duplicates my account 3 times, etc... Any suggestions of something that is better at aggregating accounts. Mint and Yodlee are pathetic. I have used both Mint and Yodlee and found them both to margin on useless because every time I log in it can’t connect to one of my accounts, it duplicates my account 3 times, etc…

Any suggestions of something that is better at aggregating accounts. Mint and Yodlee are pathetic.

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]]> By: Vadim http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/01/good-bye-microsoft-money-16-powerful-personal-finance-programs/comment-page-6/#comment-3022352 Vadim Tue, 02 Oct 2012 06:54:54 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4904#comment-3022352 Hi, I'd like to suggest another free windows tool for personal finance: Cash And The City. It's very simple and even suits for dummies who don't need complicated functionality but only basic and useful one. You can easily plan and track your income and expenditures in it. Hi,
I’d like to suggest another free windows tool for personal finance: Cash And The City.
It’s very simple and even suits for dummies who don’t need complicated functionality but only basic and useful one. You can easily plan and track your income and expenditures in it.

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]]> By: Hareiana http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/01/good-bye-microsoft-money-16-powerful-personal-finance-programs/comment-page-6/#comment-2815922 Hareiana Sun, 24 Jun 2012 01:36:31 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4904#comment-2815922 I use a little known great online personal budgeting web app called Out Of The Dark (OOTD) Budgeting, it offers easy budgeting and expense tracking side by side on one page, some great features like Cash Put-Aside management and the Credit Card Debt Terminator built into my budget, it's 100% safe because I don't give out access to my bank accounts or even my personal identity, and it's unconditionally free. I use a little known great online personal budgeting web app called Out Of The Dark (OOTD) Budgeting, it offers easy budgeting and expense tracking side by side on one page, some great features like Cash Put-Aside management and the Credit Card Debt Terminator built into my budget, it’s 100% safe because I don’t give out access to my bank accounts or even my personal identity, and it’s unconditionally free.

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]]> By: Michael Smith http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/01/good-bye-microsoft-money-16-powerful-personal-finance-programs/comment-page-6/#comment-2741572 Michael Smith Sat, 26 May 2012 19:50:41 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4904#comment-2741572 I'm personally very frustrated with Mint. It's ALMOST perfect, but the particular ways it falls from perfection actually make it worse than useless to me. It randomly loses transactions and counts the same transaction in different categories of my budgeting (and in particular their "Everything Else" category makes no sense at all - apparently $100 + 300 = $1200). These are not new issues; I tried Mint shortly after they were bought by Quicken and had these problems and was among the throng of people complaining about these issues, to which Mint replied that they'd be right on it. And the problems are still vividly there. I spent many months manually entering each transaction into an Excel spreadsheet I had created for budgeting, and it works but it's quite time-consuming. For several months I had three jobs, which required me to utterly abandon my spreadsheet during that time. This seems silly to me when there's technology like Mint available to keep at least rough tabs on my finances. But virtually all the programs listed here require me to enter my transactions manually very much like I would in Excel anyway. I think Mvelopes is the only exception. Alas! So, if I'm looking for a program that automatically synchronizes with my bank, classifies my expenses, and lets me use that information to create a budget, are my only options Mint and Mvelopes? If so, I'll pay for the service Mvelopes provides, but it strikes me as silly if there's a free technology out there that does what I'm looking for. I’m personally very frustrated with Mint. It’s ALMOST perfect, but the particular ways it falls from perfection actually make it worse than useless to me. It randomly loses transactions and counts the same transaction in different categories of my budgeting (and in particular their “Everything Else” category makes no sense at all – apparently $100 + 300 = $1200). These are not new issues; I tried Mint shortly after they were bought by Quicken and had these problems and was among the throng of people complaining about these issues, to which Mint replied that they’d be right on it. And the problems are still vividly there.

I spent many months manually entering each transaction into an Excel spreadsheet I had created for budgeting, and it works but it’s quite time-consuming. For several months I had three jobs, which required me to utterly abandon my spreadsheet during that time. This seems silly to me when there’s technology like Mint available to keep at least rough tabs on my finances. But virtually all the programs listed here require me to enter my transactions manually very much like I would in Excel anyway. I think Mvelopes is the only exception. Alas!

So, if I’m looking for a program that automatically synchronizes with my bank, classifies my expenses, and lets me use that information to create a budget, are my only options Mint and Mvelopes? If so, I’ll pay for the service Mvelopes provides, but it strikes me as silly if there’s a free technology out there that does what I’m looking for.

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]]> By: Michael Smith http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/01/good-bye-microsoft-money-16-powerful-personal-finance-programs/comment-page-1/#comment-2741532 Michael Smith Sat, 26 May 2012 19:25:39 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4904#comment-2741532 Quick note looking back at this post: Mint is still broken this way. Mint has been consistently broken for a very long time now, with things like duplicating transactions, making transactions disappear, and having the "other" category in budgeting (what they call "Everything Else") utterly fail to add up to the magical number they display. Many, many people complained about these problems, and Mint has utterly failed to address these problems. I had to give up on Mint because its problems actually made it WORSE than having no budget due to the radically unreliable reporting. I went back to spreadsheets and am now looking for a better alternative that isn't Quicken-based. (Apparently Quicken bought Mint a while back and everything went to the dogs then.) Quick note looking back at this post: Mint is still broken this way. Mint has been consistently broken for a very long time now, with things like duplicating transactions, making transactions disappear, and having the “other” category in budgeting (what they call “Everything Else”) utterly fail to add up to the magical number they display. Many, many people complained about these problems, and Mint has utterly failed to address these problems. I had to give up on Mint because its problems actually made it WORSE than having no budget due to the radically unreliable reporting. I went back to spreadsheets and am now looking for a better alternative that isn’t Quicken-based. (Apparently Quicken bought Mint a while back and everything went to the dogs then.)

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]]> By: Luis http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/01/good-bye-microsoft-money-16-powerful-personal-finance-programs/comment-page-1/#comment-2636602 Luis Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:49:44 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4904#comment-2636602 As you Im still with ms money but wondering IF something compatible similar and better available.. Are you thingking The same? Thanks for share thougths As you Im still with ms money but wondering IF something compatible similar and better available.. Are you thingking The same?

Thanks for share thougths

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]]> By: Alan http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/01/good-bye-microsoft-money-16-powerful-personal-finance-programs/comment-page-6/#comment-2630392 Alan Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:24:06 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4904#comment-2630392 Hi, all great applications but I would like to suggest one more. It's name is Home budget box http://www.homebudgetbox.com . Great application, really nice GUI, powerful features and the thing I like the most is great support. On the other hand there is http://www.budgetable.com and that is great to but unfortunately there is no support for my country. Hi,
all great applications but I would like to suggest one more. It’s name is Home budget box http://www.homebudgetbox.com . Great application, really nice GUI, powerful features and the thing I like the most is great support. On the other hand there is http://www.budgetable.com and that is great to but unfortunately there is no support for my country.

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]]> By: Jen http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/01/good-bye-microsoft-money-16-powerful-personal-finance-programs/comment-page-6/#comment-2546672 Jen Mon, 02 Apr 2012 05:24:38 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4904#comment-2546672 Hello, Would love to see an updated listing of the personal finance software offerings out today (2012). Thanks! Jen Hello,

Would love to see an updated listing of the personal finance software offerings out today (2012). Thanks!

Jen

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]]> By: john http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/01/good-bye-microsoft-money-16-powerful-personal-finance-programs/comment-page-6/#comment-2488832 john Sat, 17 Mar 2012 01:18:04 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4904#comment-2488832 i use a free software called spending viewer http://spendingviewer.apphb.com It is a windows application that is isolated to your local computer. It does not ask for your bank website credentials. You can track all of your accounts in single page. Setting up takes less than 5 mins. It allows you to upload transactions in a bulk or manually enter them as needed. It automatically assigns categories based on your settings. It has various reports allowing you to track better. Report by category, by month, by year, by payees, by budget. You can choose various time periods for all of these reports. Setup budget by weekly/monthly, and track it. It is really fast, shows years worth of data in less than a second, and all in a single screen with single click. i use a free software called spending viewer http://spendingviewer.apphb.com It is a windows application that is isolated to your local computer. It does not ask for your bank website credentials. You can track all of your accounts in single page. Setting up takes less than 5 mins. It allows you to upload transactions in a bulk or manually enter them as needed. It automatically assigns categories based on your settings. It has various reports allowing you to track better. Report by category, by month, by year, by payees, by budget. You can choose various time periods for all of these reports. Setup budget by weekly/monthly, and track it. It is really fast, shows years worth of data in less than a second, and all in a single screen with single click.

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]]> By: Ron http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/01/good-bye-microsoft-money-16-powerful-personal-finance-programs/comment-page-6/#comment-2002782 Ron Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:27:24 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4904#comment-2002782 You should also mention the open-source Personal Finance Manager package on SourceForge. I developed this package, and our family uses it to manage our finances and balance our checkbook. It is a server-side application, so it runs on a web server. It is located here: <a href="https://sourceforge.net/projects/pfmgr/" rel="nofollow">Personal Finance Manager</a> You should also mention the open-source Personal Finance Manager package on SourceForge. I developed this package, and our family uses it to manage our finances and balance our checkbook. It is a server-side application, so it runs on a web server.

It is located here: Personal Finance Manager

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]]> By: Glenn http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/01/good-bye-microsoft-money-16-powerful-personal-finance-programs/comment-page-6/#comment-1866392 Glenn Sun, 25 Sep 2011 13:50:51 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4904#comment-1866392 Just a note on Quicken, I am getting rid of it, I updated to Quicken 2011, and now my accounts are incredibly screwed up. Just a note on Quicken, I am getting rid of it, I updated to Quicken 2011, and now my accounts are incredibly screwed up.

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]]> By: Ryan http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/01/good-bye-microsoft-money-16-powerful-personal-finance-programs/comment-page-6/#comment-1663872 Ryan Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:34:13 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4904#comment-1663872 I got an recommendation from a friend about Moneyager. That was very very easy to use application and free. It tracks your income and expenses. use it here http://www.moneyager.net I got an recommendation from a friend about Moneyager. That was very very easy to use application and free. It tracks your income and expenses. use it here http://www.moneyager.net

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]]> By: Luis http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/01/good-bye-microsoft-money-16-powerful-personal-finance-programs/comment-page-6/#comment-1550082 Luis Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:29:38 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4904#comment-1550082 I just came across this article. I just wanted to mention that Yodlee has upgraded their web based software to version 10. And it is a complete disaster in comparison to version 9. Unfortunately, I've been unable to find anything similar that is online. I just came across this article. I just wanted to mention that Yodlee has upgraded their web based software to version 10. And it is a complete disaster in comparison to version 9.

Unfortunately, I’ve been unable to find anything similar that is online.

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]]> By: Eddie http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/01/good-bye-microsoft-money-16-powerful-personal-finance-programs/comment-page-5/#comment-1427862 Eddie Fri, 20 May 2011 14:13:31 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4904#comment-1427862 I know this was written a long time ago, but I'd like to point out that I have been using Microsoft Money 99 since it came out and to this day it is the best program for me, even better than later versions of Money, Mint, Moneydance, and GNUGash. It does everything I need, with some complex transactions, including home purchases and refinances. I have set up custom reports that export to text files and automatically update eXcel spreadsheets when I open them. Also, the .ofx file format is still used by my banks and is read flawlessly by Money, so I can download statements. The online stock quotes also work. You can buy a copy of Money 99 for about $15,though Money 07 is available as a free download called the 'sunset' version. I keep trying to find a replacement, but I don't really know why. I keep coming back to Money 99! Side note, Microsoft is a partner with the site www.bundle.com , which is much like Mint. I know this was written a long time ago, but I’d like to point out that I have been using Microsoft Money 99 since it came out and to this day it is the best program for me, even better than later versions of Money, Mint, Moneydance, and GNUGash. It does everything I need, with some complex transactions, including home purchases and refinances. I have set up custom reports that export to text files and automatically update eXcel spreadsheets when I open them. Also, the .ofx file format is still used by my banks and is read flawlessly by Money, so I can download statements. The online stock quotes also work. You can buy a copy of Money 99 for about $15,though Money 07 is available as a free download called the ‘sunset’ version. I keep trying to find a replacement, but I don’t really know why. I keep coming back to Money 99!
Side note, Microsoft is a partner with the site http://www.bundle.com , which is much like Mint.

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]]> By: Tracy http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/01/good-bye-microsoft-money-16-powerful-personal-finance-programs/comment-page-5/#comment-731282 Tracy Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:45:10 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4904#comment-731282 I have recently started trying out some of the new personal finance/budgeting software options that are now on the market. I have tried YNAB and for the most part like its simplicity, but for some I could understand that the program is a bit too simple. It is primarily a budgeting program and, unless I have over looked the feature, I do not believe it offers the more advance options, such as online bill pay, that other programs use. One thing about YNAB that really bothers me is the lack of password protection. I am still looking into trying out Mint.com and iBank, so as of now my search continues. I have recently started trying out some of the new personal finance/budgeting software options that are now on the market. I have tried YNAB and for the most part like its simplicity, but for some I could understand that the program is a bit too simple. It is primarily a budgeting program and, unless I have over looked the feature, I do not believe it offers the more advance options, such as online bill pay, that other programs use. One thing about YNAB that really bothers me is the lack of password protection. I am still looking into trying out Mint.com and iBank, so as of now my search continues.

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]]> By: JenM http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/01/good-bye-microsoft-money-16-powerful-personal-finance-programs/comment-page-5/#comment-643171 JenM Thu, 12 Aug 2010 04:09:34 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4904#comment-643171 Does anybody know anything about SplashMoney? Does anybody know anything about SplashMoney?

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]]> By: HollyP http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/01/good-bye-microsoft-money-16-powerful-personal-finance-programs/comment-page-5/#comment-528641 HollyP Wed, 23 Jun 2010 03:09:18 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4904#comment-528641 It is interesting to read all the feedback from those who've tried the different programs. I'm still searching for a non-Money option, and am hoping for a follow-up post from JD or April, who started using Mint last winter. It is interesting to read all the feedback from those who’ve tried the different programs. I’m still searching for a non-Money option, and am hoping for a follow-up post from JD or April, who started using Mint last winter.

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]]> By: Joyce http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/01/good-bye-microsoft-money-16-powerful-personal-finance-programs/comment-page-5/#comment-517891 Joyce Thu, 17 Jun 2010 05:33:25 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4904#comment-517891 I'm looking for a tool to use for keeping books for a small non-profit corp. I just need basic income and expense, budgeting and simple reports. I don't like the idea of giving out banking info and passwords to anyone though. Is Quicken the best option? I’m looking for a tool to use for keeping books for a small non-profit corp. I just need basic income and expense, budgeting and simple reports. I don’t like the idea of giving out banking info and passwords to anyone though. Is Quicken the best option?

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