Quicken 2009: The Missing Manual

Quicken is a convenient way to keep track of personal finances, but many people are unaware of Quicken's power and end up using only the basic features. Sometimes Quicken raises more questions than it answers: Return of capital from stock?

• Net worth?
• What are they and why do you need to know about them?

• You also learn why and when to use specific features, and which ones would be most useful in a given situation.

Luckily, Quicken 2009: The Missing Manual picks up where Quicken's help resources leave off.You'll find step-by-step instructions for using Quicken on your Windows PC, including useful features such as budgeting, recording investment transactions, and archiving Quicken data files. This book helps you:Set up Quicken to take care of your specific needsFollow your money from the moment you earn itMake deposits, pay for expenses, and track the things you own and how much you oweTake care of financial tasks online, and quickly reconcile your accountsCreate and use budgets and track your investmentsGenerate reports to prepare your tax returns and evaluate your financial fitnessAnd a lot more.

• For a topic as important as your personal finances, why trust anything else?

Quicken 2009: The Missing Manual accommodates readers at every technical level, whether you're a first-time or advanced Quicken user.