Quicken 2013 For Dummies
Where does it all go? Take control of your personal finances with Quicken — and this handy guide!Keeping track of your money is so important these days. With this plain-English guide, you'll find out how to use Quicken to monitor your income and expenses, pay your bills, pay your taxes, and plan for the future. Whether you're new to Quicken or upgrading from a previous version, this book makes it easy!Setting up shop — install Quicken 2013, set up your accounts, and synchronize it with your financial institutionsCalculating genius — prepare for your future with Quicken's financial planning calculatorsWhere does it all go? — follow cash flow, income and expenses, investing activity, and more with Quicken's ready-made reportsBalancing act — reconcile your bank accounts, use online banking, and simplify all your financial housekeepingGrow that nest egg — nurture your investments by keeping close tabs on your 401(k), IRA, stocks, and bondsGet down to business — capture your business and personal expenses in one place and track how your business is doingGet a tax break —Quicken's records ease the pain of preparing your taxesYour secret plan — design a realistic budget and let Quicken help you stick to itOpen the book and find:Steps to install and set up QuickenAdvice for banking and paying bills onlineTools for calculating loans, college costs, and retirementAdvice on creating your "secret budget plan"Tips for managing small business financesHow to keep your information safe and secureSteps for managing mortgages, loans, and other debtWays to list deductions and plan for tax timeLearn to:Manage your finances and set goals for the futureSet up a personalized budget and reduce your debtTrack deductions and prepare for tax timeStay on top of your investments and plan for retirement