Quicken(R) 2002: The Official Guide [Paperback]

Maria Langer (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0072193913 | ISBN-13: 978-0072193916 | Publication Date: August 10, 2001 | Edition: 1st

This guide teaches the practical uses of Quicken for Windows software - the chapter topics are organized like the product for easy familiarity. It includes coverage of all the product features, menu items and tools for financial management. The book walks readers through the setup and use of Quicken for balancing your chequebook, tracking your investments online, online banking and more.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Expertly Manage Your Finances with this Official Guide to the World's #1 Personal Finance Software!

Make better financial decisions when you use Quicken 2002 to its full potential! Endorsed and reviewed by Intuit, this resource offers up-to-date coverage of the newest product tools, as well as the full array of features that make Quicken the top-selling personal finance software. Learn to manage your money and investments -- plus track and regulate spending, savings, budgets, banking, and more. Use included worksheets to make more informed financial decisions, get organized for tax time, and balance your checkbook. Thoughtfully-organized chapters will help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Let this powerful time- and money-saving software help you reach your financial goals!

Inside, you'll find out how to:

Organize your finances and gain insight into the means of creating wealth

Manage important monthly expenses like home mortgage, car loan, and insurance

Save time with automated and online banking and bill-paying features

Reduce preparation time for doing your taxes -- and maybe even reduce your taxes!

Balance your checkbook

Minimize bill and debt hassles by scheduling payments, planning and consolidating

Follow investments and track your portfolio with stock quotes and securities news

Use in conjunction with helpful insights from Quicken.com

Product Details

• Paperback: 556 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1st edition (August 10, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072193913
• ISBN-13: 978-0072193916
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,523,992 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Maria Langer has been a freelance writer since 1990. She has written more than 75 books and hundreds of articles about using computers, software, and online services. She provides support for her work, as well as new content, on the Maria's Guides website. These days, she also writes about aviation and travel for a variety of print and online publications.

Maria is also a commercial helicopter pilot and owner of Flying M Air, a helicopter tour and charter company based in Arizona. Her company offers tours, day trips, multi-day excursions, and aerial photography services throughout the southwest.

And if that's not enough to keep her busy and out of trouble, she's also a serious amateur photographer. She shows off her best work on her photo gallery, Flying M Photos.

Maria blogs at Eclectic Mind, her personal journal of thoughts and experiences.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars This book adds nothing to what is already in Quicken on Line, May 24, 2002

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DaddySam "Sam" (Montreal, Quebec Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Quicken(R) 2002: The Official Guide (Paperback)

Every thing in this book can be found in the program itself.
It might help those who are uncomfortable with windows programs or clicking the mouse. It might also help those who prefer reading instructions in a book rather than on the computer screen.
I was expecting some indications on how to build a Chart of Accounts that would add something to Quicken Reports. I searched also in vain for an indication on wether the Income Statement would include "unrealized income" and many other items that could not be found.
It is clear, well written, very well illustrated but only for beginners.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars a tree died for this?, January 5, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Quicken(R) 2002: The Official Guide (Paperback)

sadly this book is highly recommended by many sources. however, it has not been useful at all to help me set up my accounts or explain the capabilites of Quicken 2002. i've had to rely on myself to figure out how to get my accounts set up to where i understand them & to figure out the software features. i expected the book to offer detailed definitions of terms used in the program and 'how-to' examples.

22 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GOOD STUFF, October 26, 2001

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Anthony R. Siligato (BROOKLYN, NEW YORK USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Quicken(R) 2002: The Official Guide (Paperback)

I always upgrade Quickens because it is one of the most useful software that I own. It is great, but I always feel that I am missing something. I always find the answers in this guide. It is written in layman terms, and it guides you with all the steps. It is well worth the money.