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Quicken 2012 For Dummies
Author(s): Stephen L. Nelson (Author)
- Publisher: For Dummies
- Publication Date: December 6, 2011
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 384 pages
- ISBN-10: 1118091213
- ISBN-13: 9781118091210
Book Description
You want to organize your personal finances and save, but the project seems overwhelming? Expert financial guide and bestselling author Stephen Nelson shows how taking control of your finances can be quick and effortless with Quicken, the number one personal finance software on the market. Providing you with a thorough introduction to all the latest features and enhancements to the latest version, Nelson shows you how to use the program to track your income and expenses, maximize savings, pay your bills, manage your investments, and balance your checkbook.
Whether you’re a first-time Quicken customer or looking to take advantage of the updates the latest release has to offer, Quicken “X” For Dummies offers a straightforward-but-fun approach to this popular personal finance software. You’ll set up Quicken “X” properly, so you get started off on the right foot, then move on to create an electronic checkbook, monitor your credit cards and cash in one place, and simplify all your financial housekeeping. You’ll learn how to use Quicken to build a nest egg, track your investments, prepare for tax time, and more.
- Veteran author Stephen Nelson provides a thorough update to his classic bestseller on the number one personal financial management planning program
- Shows you how to track your day-to-day finances, better manage your investments, boost your personal savings, be more responsible with your spending, tackle debt, and more
- Presents a fun and friendly approach to a topic that many people find intimidating or overwhelming and quickly and easily helps you take control of your personal finances
Whether you’re just starting to pinch pennies or have been saving for several years, Quicken “X” For Dummies will help you keep control of your finances—the fun and easy way!
From the Back Cover
Learn to:
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Organize your finances today and plan for the future
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Stay on top of your bills and discover where you can save
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Track deductions and prepare for tax time
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Plan and manage your investments
Open the book and find:
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How to install and set up Quicken
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Steps for banking and paying bills online
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Details about producing financial reports and graphs
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Advice on tracking mortgages, loans, and other debts
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Tips for managing your investment accounts
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Ways to monitor your spending
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Steps for managing your rental property finances
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How to track deductions and plan for tax time
Keep your finances in order the easy way, with Quicken 2012 and this handy guide!
Keeping an eye on every penny is more important than ever.Whether you’re new to Quicken or upgrading from a previous version, this book makes it easy to use Quicken to take control of your finances! Track your income and expenses, maximize savings, pay your bills, manage your investments, and balance your checkbook.
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The setup start Quicken for your financial needs, whether you’re a first-time user or upgrading
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Count on it use Quicken’s financial planning calculators to plan for retirement, compare loan programs, or save for a college education
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Balancing act maintain an electronic checkbook, print checks, and truly simplify all your financial housekeeping
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Paper or plastic? monitor all your credit cards and cash in one place
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Build a nest egg maximize your return and minimize risk by tracking your retirement accounts, stocks, and bonds
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Get down to business capture your business and personal expenses in one place and track how your business is doing
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Get a tax break Quicken’s records ease the pain of preparing your taxes
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It’s under control design a realistic budget and let Quicken help you stick to it
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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 holds an MBA in finance and a master’s in taxation. His 100-plus books have sold more than four million copies.
