Quicken 2005 for Dummies

Description

This book is for the US version of Quicken

The fun and easy way to get started with Quicken, the #1 personal financial software, with more than fifteen million users

* A bestseller year after year-now updated throughout for the latest release of Quicken

* Helps readers take control of their money by showing how to track their day-to-day finances, better manage their investments, and evaluate the tax implications of their financial decisions-all without hiring expensive professional financial consultants

* Expert advice shows how to manage bills, maximize investment performance, save money for college or retirement, bank online, maintain detailed financial records, and more

* Written by veteran For Dummies author Stephen L. Nelson, MBA, CPA and author of more than 100 books

Introduction.

Part I: Zen, Quicken, and the Big Picture.

Chapter 1: Setting Up Shop.

Chapter 2: Introduction to the Big Picture.

Chapter 3: Maximum Fun, Maximum Profits.

Part II: The Absolute Basics.

Chapter 4: Checkbook on a Computer.

Chapter 5: Printing 101.

Chapter 6: Online and In Charge.

Chapter 7: Reports, Charts, and Other Cool Tools.

Chapter 8: A Matter of Balance.

Chapter 9: Housekeeping for Quicken.

Chapter 10: Compound Interest Magic and Other Mysteries.

Part III: Home Finances.

Chapter 11: Credit Cards, Debit Cards, and Petty Cash.

Chapter 12: Other People's Money.

Chapter 13: Mutual Funds.

Chapter 14: Stocks and Bonds.

Part IV: Serious Business.

Chapter 15: Payroll.

Chapter 16: Receivables and Payables.

Part V: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 17: (Slightly More Than) Ten Questions I'm Frequently Asked about Quicken.

Chapter 18: (Almost) Ten Tips on How Not to Become a Millionaire.

Chapter 19: Ten Troubleshooting Tips.

Part VI: Appendixes.

Appendix A: Quick-and-Dirty Windows.

Appendix B: Glossary of Business, Financial, and Computer Terms.

Index.