Synopses & Reviews
When the first version of Quicken was introduced more than twenty years ago, it started a revolution in personal finance. Now with 15 million users and 80% of the market for personal finance software, Quicken is the program people turn to first when they want to manage their money more effectively or make the switch to online banking. Quicken 2000 for Windows includes exciting new features that make it easier than ever for you to take control of your money, manage business finances, and plan for your financial future.
Quicken 2000 for Windows For Dummies is a quick, easy, all-in-one guide for both newcomers and people familiar with older versions of Quicken.
From online banking to portfolio management, this friendly guide walks you through Quicken basics, highlights the new 2000 features, and even throws in some savvy financial advice to boot. You’ll soon be able to:
- Pay bills with the click of a mouse
- Calculate compounded interest
- Bank onl ine using the Internet or bank dial-up services
- Monitor credit cards, loans, and mortgages
- Plan for your retirement
- Manage your investments
- Prepare for tax time
Whether you want to use Quicken exclusively for your personal finances or as a powerful tool for managing your small business, Quicken 2000 for Windows For Dummies gets you up and running with everything you need to know, including:
- Installing Quicken 2000 and setting up your first accounts
- Mastering the basics, including managing your checkbook, and printing checks and check registers
- Managing home finances with Quicken
- Setting up credit card accounts and entering credit card transactions
- Banking online
- Managing your investments online
- Staying on top of loans and loan payments
- Using Quicken in your small business, including managing payrolls and receivables and payables
Packed with clear, step-by-step walk-throughs and valuable insider tips and tricks, Quicken 2000 for Windows For Dummies is the fun and easy way to capitalize on Quicken, and start saving time and money – today.
Synopsis
Nelson, the topsellling Quicken author, offers guidance on using the front-running personal finance software program to maintain meticulous accounting records that will keep the IRS off your back and your business running in the black.
Synopsis
Take control of your money - starting today!
Covers loans, investments, small business, and more!
The fun and easy way to capitalize on Quicken - and start saving time and money! From online banking to portfolio management, this friendly guide walks you through Quicken basics, highlights the new 2000 features - and even throws in some savvy financial advice. You'll soon be able to pay bills, track investments, calculate interest, and more with the click of a mouse - and start getting more bang for your bucks!
Discover how to: Bank online using the Internet or bank dial-up services Monitor credit cards, loans, and mortgages Plan for your retirement Manage your investments Prepare for tax time
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About the Author
Stephen L. Nelson, MBA, CPA, is the bestselling author of more than 70 books on computer and business topics, including all the previous ...For Dummies(r) books on Quicken.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
PART I: Zen, Quicken, and the Big Picture.
Chapter 1: Setting Up Shop.
Chapter 2: Introduction to the Big Picture.
Chapter 3: Maximum Fun, Maximum Profits.
PART II: The Absolute Basics.
Chapter 4: Checkbook on a Computer.
Chapter 5: Printing 101.
Chapter 6: Online and In Charge.
Chapter 7: Reports, Charts, and Other Cool Tools.
Chapter 8: A Matter of Balance.
Chapter 9: Housekeeping for Quicken.
Chapter 10: Compound Interest Magic and Other Mysteries.
PART III: Home Finances.
Chapter 11: Credit Cards (And Debit Cards, Too).
Chapter 12: Other People's Money.
Chapter 13: Mutual Funds.
Chapter 14: Stocks and Bonds.
Chapter 15: Petty Cash and Mad Money.
PART IV: Serious Business.
Chapter 16: Payroll.
Chapter 17: Receivables and Payables.
PART V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 18: (Slightly More Than) Ten Questions I'm Frequently Asked about Quicken.
Chapter 19: (Almost) Ten Tips on How Not to Become a Millionaire.
Appendix A: Quick and Dirty Windows.
Appendix B: Quicken, the Internet, and You.
Appendix C: Glossary of Business, Financial, and Computer Terms.
Index.
Book Registration Information.