Quicken 2010 Reviews and Thoughts
As you all know, personal finance is one of my interests. I’ve been a Quicken user for a number of years, and have advocated it to just about everyone I can. If you read my article about Personal Finance Software, you know I gave a quick shout-out to the Quicken Starter Edition. If your financial picture is slightly more complicated (retirement accounts, brokerage accounts, credit cards, and loans), you’ll probably want to look at either the deluxe or premier versions. Personally, I’ve been using the deluxe version of Quicken for close to 6 years now.
I’m not going to lie, I typically only upgrade my Quicken software about every-other version (or as necessary as certain online features are discontinued). However, I was doing some research to determine if Quicken 2010 was worth the upgrade. I found a great Quicken 2010 review at Fiscal Geek and wanted to pass it along. I’d have to say this version looks fairly promising, particularly with its budgeting/spending goals and debt reduction planner.
*UPDATE* I made the jump to Quicken 2010 and love it thus far! The Fiscal Geek review was spot-on with regards to the feature set. I have noticed that this version boasts improved stability, particularly with multi-tasking while running One-Step Updates (as my 2009 version would crash if I would Alt-Tab to another app while running the One-Step Update). I’ve also been poking around with the investment tools in Quicken and my first impression has been positive. I will write up a more comprehensive post after I’ve had a better chance to play around.
If you’ve already made the jump to Quicken 2010, I’d be interested to hear your personal experience with the software. I will most likely be making the switch during the early part of next year after I get my laptop moved to Windows 7. As always, if you have questions, feel free to Contact Me directly!
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I am so bummed that Microsoft Money is discontinuing its product. I loved that product. I have tried Quicken in the past and didn’t care for it. I converted to Quicken 2010 and I must say I am very disappointed…really don’t like the product. Really don’t like the transaction input. You get so lost in all the lines! I don’t like the investment overscreen either!
No sure what I am going to do…
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MW2ML Technology Reply:
March 4th, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Bummed,
There are still a number of options out there, I’m sure you can find something that fits your tastes. Have you looked into Mint? It gives a much easier to interpret view of your finances. Also, feel free to read through my previous blog post regarding personal finance software. There’s a couple more options mentioned there you may want to check out!
Thanks for your comment and good luck!
Rob
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It seems that Quicken is more interested in supporting Microsoft Money users that they are interested in current Quicken Users. I have been using Quicken for years and now when I go to install 2010 version, it tells me it will not convert any of my existing data. I must start from blank and reenter all my information. Well I will not do that. Instead I will no longer use any Intuit product and that includes Quicken and Turbo Tax.
Such sorry service they do not deserve any customers.
Longtime Quicken User.
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MW2ML Technology Reply:
March 1st, 2010 at 10:05 pm
Longtime,
I’m sorry to hear that you had trouble with it. What version of Quicken did you have previously? That might be good for others to know out there on the Internet that are considering an upgrade. I wonder if you contacted Intuit Customer Support, they would provide you the installation files for an interim version of Quicken (such as 2008 or 2009)? That way, you could install and convert, and then install Quicken 2010 to convert your “converted” file. I know that’s a hassle, but it might work if you decide you’d like to give Quicken 2010 another try.
Definitely let us know your previous version though. I’m sure there are others out there that would appreciate the heads up!
Rob
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I made the jump to Quicken 2010! I’ll keep you all posted on my thoughts after I’ve had a chance to dig into the program a little more!
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