Quicken 2014 for dummies - Stephen L. Nelson

Take control of your personal finances with Quicken starting today!

You want to get your finances organized, but the project seems overwhelming? Quicken can help you manage your finances, and this book makes it easy! Discover how to track your income and expenses, maximize savings, pay your bills, manage your investments, and prepare for tax time.

• First steps
  install Quicken 2014, set up your accounts and categories, and synchronize it with your financial institutions


• The big picture
  understand how Quicken helps you track tax deductions, print checks, and monitor spending


• Your secret plan
  follow the simple steps to planning an achievable budget for yourself or your business


• Follow the money
  track cash flow, income and expenses, investing activity, and more with Quicken's ready–made reports


• A matter of balance
  reconcile your bank accounts, use online banking, and simplify all your financial housekeeping


• Invest for success
  keep tabs on your investments wherever they are, in your 401(k), IRA, stocks, or bonds


• Serious business
  capture your business and personal expenses in one place and track how your business is doing


• Want a tip?
  answers to frequently asked questions and troubleshooting advice

Open the book and find:

• An easy guide to setting up Quicken


• Advice for banking and paying bills online


• Tools for calculating loans, college costs, and retirement


• Solutions for managing your financial affairs efficiently


• Tips for managing small business finances


• Details on managing and monitoring credit card use


• Steps for generating reports and charts


• How to manage your rental property

Learn to:

• Maintain detailed financial records


• Manage your bills, save money, and create a budget


• Reduce your debt and maximize your investments


• Categorize deductions and plan for tax time