Deal Alert: Cheap Quicken Software
In earlier posts, I discussed my need to keep better track of my finances. I currently keep track of everything in Excel and assorted size Post-Its. (If you've ever seen the movie Bruce Almighty it's sort of reminiscent of the scene in which Jim Carrey's entire room gets covered in Post-its. I know, scary.)
I was undecided between Microsoft Money and Intuit's Quicken, but they both seem to have equally unfavorable ratings at Amazon.com. I decided anything either one would be better than my current system. After doing some research, I eventually for Quicken 2005 Premier Home and Business. I needed something to track my small business which should net in the neighborhood of $3200 this year. I visited the Quicken website, where I learned that it was going to cost me $79.95 if I bought it from them. Of course, I decided to do some comparison shopping, assisted by Froogle.com(Google's "smart shopping site"). I found someone selling it for $23.95, and they swear it's new in the box. My total cost was $32.20 with insurance and other S&H charges. The seller has a feedback rating of 100%, so I hope everything goes well. They have several copies so if anyone is considering it. . . now is a good a time as any. Want the link? Click here.
This is also posted at Financial Freedom Trek.
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