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Financial Software: News, Information and Reviews
I'm seeing a lot of people searching for information about TurboTax Freedom Edition. If you're one of them, you're not going to find this TurboTax version. But, that's just because the name has changed over the past couple of years. ... Read Full Post
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:14:24 +0000
Looking for an easier way to plan for paying down some debt? While debt reduction software is a great solution, a lot of people are looking for something a little simpler. Try one of these debt reduction spreadsheets , which can be used with Microsoft Excel, Open Office Calc and Google Docs. ... Read Full Post
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:22:23 +0000
As I mentioned earlier this month , a lot of my readers are still using Microsoft Money, even though it's not fully functional. If you are looking for basic money management software for Windows, then Microsoft Money Sunset Deluxe is definitely an option - and it's free. If you're just setting up Microsoft Money, you need to check out my collection of short tutorials which I've gathered together in Working with Accounts and Registers in Microsoft Money . ... Read Full Post
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:04:33 +0000
I've been hard at work on my annual tax software reviews , and finished my seventh annual TurboTax review last night. In my opinion, TurboTax is still the easiest tax software to use (although TaxACT and H&R Block At Home are very user friendly as well) with easy to understand explanations embedded in all topics in the tax interview . My favorite thing about TurboTax for tax year 2011 is the free federal and state tax advice from tax experts available to all TurboTax users, even if you use the Free Edition. ... Read Full Post
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:48:26 +0000
Have you tried free tax software through the IRS Free File program or directly from an online tax software provider? I would like to hear some opinions about how free tax software worked out for you . ... Read Full Post
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:19:16 +0000
This year, H&R Block At Home adds an iPad app that works with just about any tax return to its tax software offerings for Windows, Mac or online. Cool tax apps for iPhone and Android are also available if you file a 1040 EZ. You can log into H&R Block At Home Online using your secure Facebook credentials this year, which is just easier for a lot of people, and I think the Best of Both package rocks for value. ... Read Full Post
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:04:34 +0000
Let the tax software reviews begin! I'm starting with my TaxACT review this year, which has a free version that can be used even for complicated personal income tax returns. Is it just me, or don't all returns seem complicated? Anyway, even the paid versions of TaxACT are very reasonably priced, the TaxACT Answer Center has improved, there's help for students who need to get tax information together when applying for financial aid and lots of other goodies to make preparing your taxes easier without lightening up your wallet too much. ... Read Full Post
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:04:37 +0000
This was originally published last January 24, 2011, and going by what my readers are looking for, it still pertains to personal finance software today. If Microsoft would sell the code for MS Money, or if the software were resurrected at a higher price, I suspect that users would flock to their old favorite. ... Read Full Post
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:00:12 +0000
Th e holidays have passed, income taxes loom on the horizon, and many have resolved to keep a budget this year. Here's all you need to know about budgeting with personal finance software: ... Read Full Post
Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:08:01 +0000
As I mentioned last week , most people who are coming to this site are looking for help with or information about Microsoft Money. Since Microsoft stopped developing and selling Money a couple of years ago, the free Microsoft Money Plus Sunset Deluxe was offered up in an attempt to sooth the masses who were demanding their MS Money. ... Read Full Post
Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:25:49 +0000