An updated guide to the latest version of Quicken for the Mac covers both Quicken Basic and Quicken Deluxe, describes the latest features of the best-selling personal finance software, and includes helpful tips on on how to take full advantage of Quicken's specialized tools and resources. Original. (Beginner). Quicken 2000 provides users with a compact dashboard with which to track bank accounts, bills, investments, and budgets. It's grown considerably from its checkbook-register roots, and Macintosh users who want help getting the most from Quicken will appreciate the documentation Quicken 2000 for the Mac: The Official Guide provides. This book consists largely of straight feature explanations--what to click when, what data to enter into which boxes, and what procedures to follow to achieve specific results. You'll find clear statements of how to account for specific events, such as stock splits and payments, to creditors. The book's coverage doesn't extend far beyond the standard uses of Quicken's features, though. You won't find anything about the tricks you can use to track the values of equity options with the program, for example. On top of its software documentation, this book provides a personal-finance primer that explains such things as how to reverse home equity loans work and what fees to expect when closing on a mortgage. There's also some advice on reducing debt and saving for major expenses. The author provides paper worksheets in this section, along with some in-depth explanations of how to use Quicken's reporting features to gauge your monetary health. --David Wall Topics covered : Setting up accounts, recording transactions, reconciling your records with statements, using online banking and bill-paying features, and making sound money decisions. Take Control of Your Finances with This Intuit-Authorized Guide to the #1 Personal Finance Software! Quicken 2000 harnesses the Internet to help you make more informed financial decisions. As the only guidebook officially approved by Intuit, Quicken 2000 for the Mac: The Official Guide shows you how to balance your checkbook, pay bills online, track investments, and much more. You'll also learn to use all the tools found on Quicken.com - the award-winning personal finance Web site. With step-by-step instructions, valuable worksheets, illustrative screen shots, and insider advice, this one-of-a-kind resource will help you maximize your money - and find money you didn't know you had! Inside, you'll find out how to: Organize all of your finances - bank accounts, credit cards, investments, and more; Balance your checkbook quickly and easily; Stay on top of your investments with updated quotes, security news, and alerts; Collect all your tax information in one place; Download your account information from your back and credit card company; Find money-saving quotes for insurance, mortgages, and loans - and apply online; Learn how to do your banking and pay bills online.