Bobbi Sandberg - Quicken 2016 The Official Guide

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This book is dedicated to my kids, their kids, and, as always, to Sandy.

Bobbi Sandberg has long been involved with computers, accounting, and writing. She is a retired accountant currently filling her time as a trainer, technical writer, and small-business consultant. As a Quicken user since the program launched in the 1980s and a Quicken teacher since its inception, she knows the questions users ask and gives easy-to-understand explanations of each step within the program. She teaches at several venues, offering step-by-step instruction in a variety of computer applications. Her extensive background, coupled with her ability to explain complex concepts in plain language, has made her a popular instructor, consultant, writer, and speaker. She has authored and co-authored more than a dozen computer books, including Quicken 2011 The Official Guide, Quicken 2012 The Official Guide, Quicken 2013 The Official Guide, Quicken 2014 The Official Guide, Quicken 2015 The Official Guide, Genealogy QuickSteps, Microsoft Office 2013 QuickSteps, and QuickBooks 2016: The Guide for Small Business Success.

Mary Higgins is a long-time Quicken user, having used each version since 1999. She enjoys pushing the limits of what the software is intended to doclicking every button, navigating every menu path, reading the help files, etc. She reads and posts on the Quicken forums and finds it interesting to see how others are using Quicken and the different approaches to resolving issues.

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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.