Bobbi Sandberg - Quicken 2013: The Official Guide

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This book is dedicated to MY FAVORITES THE SPECIAL GROUP: Al, Anne, Barb, Cena, Don, Elsie, Jim, Paul, Randy, Roger, and Trevor, as well as to their special people: Phyllis, Bill, Jerry, Aurora, and Darlene. The years of friendship, caring, laughter, and foodie Fridays are such a special part of my life.

Thanks as well to two awesome folks, John B and Brynn D, for their encouragement, understanding, and help. Youll never know how much you are both appreciated.

Also, for the always helpful attitude, friendly information, and willing assistance, a special thanks to Anne Bobinac and the team at Whidbey Island Bank! We are fortunate to have you folks in our world.

And, of course, to my kids, their kids, and, as ever and always, to Sandy.

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Choosing Quicken Personal Finance Software to organize your finances was a great decision. Quicken has all the tools you need to manage your personal finances. Its well-designed, intuitive interface makes it easy to use. And its online and automation features make entering transactions and paying bills a snap. But if that isnt enough, Quicken also offers features that can help you learn more about financial opportunities that can save you time and moneytwo things that often seem in short supply.

This introduction tells you a little about the book, so you know what to expect in the chapters to come.

This book tells you how to get the most out of Quicken. It starts by explaining the basicsthe common, everyday tasks that you need to know just to use the program. It then goes beyond the basics to show you how to use Quicken to save time, save money, and make smart financial decisions. Along the way, it shows you most of Quickens features, including many that you probably didnt even know existed. Youll find yourself using Quicken far more than you ever dreamed you would.

This book makes a few assumptions about your knowledge of your computer, Windows, Quicken, and financial management. These assumptions give you a starting point, making it possible to skip over the things that you are assumed to already know.