Quicken 2003 For Dummies [Paperback]

Stephen L. Nelson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 17, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0764516663 | ISBN-13: 978-0764516665 | Edition: 1

You don’t have to be a technogeek or financial wizard to manage your financial affairs on a PC. You have other things to do, places to go, and people to meet. And that’s where Quicken 2003 For Dummies comes in. This financial reference guide can help you manage your finances – personal or business – like a pro.

Quicken 2003 For Dummies is for people who want to pay bills, track investments, and calculate interest with the click of a mouse. And if you’re pulling out your hair out because you’re using Quicken in a business, postpone the hair-pulling – this guide helps with payroll, taxes, receivables and payables, and more.

This handy guide is also for anyone who wants to

• Upgrade from an older version of Quicken
• Manage home mortgages
• Invest online
• Set up an online brokerage account
• Produce an accurate balance sheet
• Track customer invoices and payments

It's certainly arguable that money makes the world go around, but being fiscally organized surely makes your own life easier. Find out how to buy and sell mutual fund shares online; reconcile a credit card balance; and estimate income taxes. Quicken 2003 For Dummies also covers the following topics and more:

• Scheduling automatic loan payments
• Tracking bank accounts
• Paying bills online
• Transferring money between bank accounts
• Creating and printing reports and charts
• Setting up or changing passwords
• Using the Refinance, Retirement, and College calculators
• Frequently asked questions
• Troubleshooting tips

From the absolute basics of Quicken to home finances to serious business applications, Quicken 2003 For Dummies is the guide to have in hand when you want to take control of your finances.

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From the Back Cover

Take control of your personal finances today - and start saving time and money!

Maximize investments, minimize taxes, and manage your bills!

Make the most of Quicken to manage your expenses and build wealth

Want to pay bills, track investments, and calculate interest with the click of a mouse? With this friendly guide and Quicken 2003, it's all possible. Offering thorough coverage of the new interface and expanded help on tax issues, CPA Stephen Nelson shows you step by step how to get a handle on Quicken - and manage your money like a pro.

The Dummies Way
* Explanations in plain English
* "Get in, get out" information
* Icons and other navigational aids
* Tear-out cheat sheet
* Top ten lists
* A dash of humor and fun

About the Author

Stephen L. Nelson, MBA, CPA, is the bestselling author of more than 100 books on computer and business topics, including all the previous For Dummies books on Quicken.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (September 17, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764516663
• ISBN-13: 978-0764516665
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,282,719 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Stephen L. Nelson, MBA, CPA, provides accounting, business advisory, tax planning, and tax preparation services to small businesses. He belongs to the American Institute of CPAs and is a prolific author.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

46 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to understand and follow, December 14, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Quicken 2003 For Dummies (Paperback)

This book is great. I needed a computer program to track my investments and my income and expenses for tax purposes. I bought Quicken but was dismayed at how hard it was to get going with the software. This book laid down the basics so that I could understand them, and got me into the sophisticated stuff such that I feel I'm getting the most out Quicken.

I'm tracking my investments. I can turn on Quicken and see right away how my investments are doing. My financial picture is finally in order thanks to this book and the advice it gave me.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Outstanding Reference, July 14, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Quicken 2003 For Dummies (Paperback)

Answered all of my questions. Far superior to struggling with Intuit's opaque "Help" file. Gives great "How to" advice and leads you through a do-able set-up in a very capable piece of software which is - in my opinion - poorly explained in its own accompanying documentation. A real help.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your money, August 22, 2003

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Sheila Lonle "slow_hiker" (Graham, NC USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Quicken 2003 For Dummies (Paperback)

Maybe I need a book for super dummies, but I thought this book was a total waste. I have the basic version of Quicken 2003 and this book spent most of the time talking about the Deluxe and Premier versions. Even when Basic was mentioned, the screen shots were never the same nor were the menus.

It isn't much better than the on-line help menus (and they are almost useless). I am using Quicken through trial and error and hope to eventually figure it out. If not, I can always go back to my old Excel spreadsheets.