Tax Software. Quicken Starter Edition 2011

Tax Software. For many years I have been a Microsoft Money user and have been extremely happy with it, but now since they are becoming obsolete, I had to make a change. New to Quicken, it was very easy to move all my files over. No problem whatsoever. I do banking with several different banks and several different accounts in each one, but have not had any problem connecting with them. At first I thought that it wouldn't send my bill payments out and was going to return the program to Amazon and upgrade from the Starter edition, however, I found that the software worked just fine in doing that job for me. So, it really does all that I need it to do for me. Do have a small problem with my regular checking acct in that one entry is missing and I can't find it yet so the online balance and my balance are a few dollars off. If worse comes to worse, I'll just make an adjustment somewhere to straighten it out so I won't get myself all in a tither over it..... Oh, I also have tried Mint.com, which is free and pretty good, but this Quicken is better for me.

I purchased this product because I upgraded to Windows 7 and my old Quicken Deluxe is not W7 compatible. Nowhere in the product description did it mention that I would not be able to open my old files with this product since they were created on the "Deluxe" version. I no longer need any of the "Deluxe" features, that's why I chose this most basic version. So, if you have used any product other than "Basic" in the past, this product will not work for you. They should be clearer in their product description.

What happened to Quicken? My husband wanted an update so I bought him Quicken Starter 2011. He expected it to be in a similar format to the older version he had been using. Instead, the 2011 version was totally different. He wanted the checkbook format that he was used to. He doesn't use the new 2011 version at all. It was a total waste of money.

Quicken Starter Edition 2011 gives you money management and budgeting tools to help you watch your spending and increase your savings, with step-by-step guidance along the way.

View all your accounts in one place.

See exactly where your money's going with auto-categorization.

Create--and stay--on budget.

Stay on top of your day-to-day finances.

Never miss a bill.

Simple Money Management and Budgeting

Improved--View All Your Accounts in One Place

Organizes your finances by bringing your online accounts together--including checking, savings, and credit cards. Avoid the hassle of going to multiple websites. Now you can see it all in one place with just one password. Quicken now automatically downloads your transactions from over 12,000 banks, brokerages and other financial institutions--including PayPal.

Getting Started is a Breeze

It's simpler than ever to put Quicken to work for you--so you can reach your personal finance goals faster. With the new Guided Setup, you just answer a few simple questions; we'll show you how Quicken works, and what to do next. You'll see your total financial picture come into focus even sooner than you expect.

Create--and Stay--on Budget

We make it easy to get on--and stay on--a budget. With Quicken you can set up budget goals based on your historical spending. You can easily customize your plan, and Quicken then tracks your progress.

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 the status of past bills so you can avoid those pesky late fees!

Easily Uncover Any Unusual Account Activity

We've made it easier to review your transactions, so you can quickly spot anything that looks inaccurate or out of place. If a transaction requires follow-up, you can flag it with a reminder.

Simplify Taxes With TurboTax

Quicken pairs perfectly with TurboTax to save you time. Easily export your data directly to TurboTax for fast and accurate tax preparation.

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

If you're not 100% satisfied, return your Quicken Starter Edition 2011 personal finance software with your dated receipt within 60 days of purchase for a refund of the purchase price (return shipping and handling charges not included).

Get Tips From Other Quicken Users

With Quicken Live Community, you can get help and advice from other Quicken users without ever leaving Quicken. If you have a question about something specific you're trying to do, just look to Live Community on the right of the Quicken screen for the answer.

Enjoy Free Support When You Buy, Install or Upgrade Quicken

If you need help purchasing, installing or upgrading your new Quicken personal finance software, free phone support is available. For more information, visit our Help & Support site.

Easily Import From Microsoft Money

If you've been using Microsoft Money personal finance software, we can help you transfer your valuable financial information to Quicken. With our easy-to-use Data Converter tool, you'll be up-and-running with Quicken in practically no time.

What's New in Quicken 2011

Improved--See Exactly Where Your Money's Going With Auto Categorization!

Automatically categorizes more of your expenses with greater accuracy so you don't have to manually enter or edit them.

New--Stay on Top of Your Day to Day Finances

Get a better picture of what you have coming in, going out, and most importantly, what's left over to spend or save with our completely redesigned cash flow graph. See how much money you have left after upcoming bills and income.

Improved--Find the Tools You Need, Faster

The most commonly used features have moved front and center, making them easy to find.

Improved--Quicken Updates Faster Than Ever

When it comes to your money, time is precious: Quicken updates your transactions using a speedier account download process.

Improved--Customize Your Register to Fit Your Needs

The new Quicken layout lets you see your information exactly how you'd like: easily resize, sort and hide columns.

Product Description

Simple Money Management. Organizes your bank and credit cards in one place. Alerts you to upcoming bills so you can avoid late fees and penalties. Shows where you are spending so you can see where to save.