Personal Finance Software
One thing that everyone is concerned about is his or her money! It's important to have the tools necessary to track your income and see where your hard earned money is really going. There are many different programs and versions with lots of cool features. It's best to think about what features you need and how often you will be using the software so that you don't blow your money on the Ultimate Deluxe Version that you really don't need. Make sure you carefully review the differences between versions and figure out which version best suites your own needs! Here's a list of some of the basic features:
* Import bank account data
* Budget expenses
* Write/Print checks
* Cash flow reports
* Personal investing reports
* Financial calculators
* Tax options
* Portfolio and 401K manager
Software and Their Key Features
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Other Options
If you're looking for something that is more along the lines of 'completely free,' you may want to check out using Mint.com or utilizing Google Docs. Here's some more information on both:
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Mint.com: This website will help you budget and manage your spending online for no cost. The site is safe to use because it does not store any of your bank login information. The site assures you that no one working at Mint nor any hackers can access any of your information since your information is stored with your actual banking institution. Once you set up an account with your bank and credit card information, the site will analyze your finances. Like the other software, you can view graphs and charts to show your spending, set up payment alerts, track your investments, and even view your info on their iPhone app.
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Google Docs: If you're signed up for Gmail, you can utilize the Google Docs feature to set up a simple budget plan. If you want to just see your budget spending, you can use some of the templates in Google Docs to create a budget plan. There are several docs where you can keep track of your monthly spending, income, and savings. It may not be as visually stunning as many of the software programs, but it gets the job done.
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