Home Finance Software

[Jaffacaique]

I was looking at keeping track of my home finances on my home pc but was not sure which software to try. I have read about Quicken Deluxe 2011 online but unfortunately there is no trial version to download first before I commit to buying. I would prefer not to use online only software if possible.

Can anyone recommend any decent programs that will also allow me to try it out first?

 

[Merad]

AFAIK all of the actual Quicken products are installed locally unless they changed that in the 2011 version. A quick google found this site with links to trial versions of Quicken 2008: http://www.reallifepurpose.com/heres-all-the-quicken-2008-trial-version-download-links/

That should give you a decent feel for it. Basic layout/functionality of the software hasn't really changed in 5+ years. I've been using it for a while basically as a glorified checkbook. It's nice to be able to automatically download transactions and balance your accounts, plus it has some nice features for tracking your spending.

 

[Jumpem]

Excel > *. Create a customized spreasheet with several worksheets to cover all of your needs.

 

[wayliff]

This is not a windows app but a web app instead.

I recently switched from Quicken 2010 to "Yodlee", similar to Mint...and it is free.

I have found it rich enough for my needs.

May be worth a try...

Good luck.

 

[WildHorse]

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[Eos]

I've used Quicken since it was only available on floppy, IIRC. Like 1994? Love it, love how it sorts by category for everything.