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"The only official guide to the #1 personal finance software. Take control of your personal finances using the best practices and time-saving tips in Quicken For Windows The Official Guide, Eighth Edition! Find out the most effective methods for tracking your income, expenses, savings, transactions, investments, and so much more. Endorsed by the makers of Quicken, this practical resource show you, step by step, how to take full advantage of the software's powerful feature, including the Quicken mobile app. You'll also get professional advice to help you reduce debt, stay on budget, save money, and plan for a secure financial future"--Page 4 of cover

Part one: Learning Quicken basics -- Introducing Quicken -- Getting started with the basics -- Understanding Quicken Mobile -- Part two: Organizing Quicken or you -- Organizing your data -- Using bank and credit transactions -- Downloading into Quicken -- Part three: Tracking your money -- Recording your bills and paychecks -- Reconciling to the bank -- Managing your investments -- Part four: Assessing you "money's worth" -- Understanding your financial position -- Part five: Looking toward tomorrow -- Using Quicken tools for future planning -- Saving money by reducing debt -- Preparing for taxes -- Using Quicken reports -- Part six: Appendixes -- Managing Quicken files -- Customizing Quicken