The classic guide to the leading personal finance software―completely updated! As the number one personal finance software on the market, Quicken empowers you to take control of your personal finances quickly and effortlessly. Providing you with a thorough update of all the latest features and enhancements to the new release of Quicken 2011, Stephen Nelson shows you how to track your day-to-day finances, better manage your investments, evaluate the tax implications of your financial decisions, and much more. Veteran author Stephen Nelson provides a thorough update to his classic bestseller on the number one personal financial management planning program - Shows you how to track your day-to-day finances, better manage your investments, boost your personal savings, be more responsible with your spending, tackle debt, and more - Presents a fun and friendly approach to a topic that many people find intimidating or overwhelming and quickly and easily helps you take control of your personal finances Whether you're a first-time Quicken customer or looking to take advantage of the updates the latest release has to offer, Quicken 2011 For Dummies offers a straightforward-but-fun approach to this popular personal finance software. Get your finances in order,fast. You just need Quicken 2011 — and this handy guide! You want to organize your personal finances and save, but the project seems overwhelming? Quicken can help you take control of your finances and this book makes it easy! Discover how to track your income and expenses, maximize savings, pay your bills, manage your investments, and balance your checkbook. Start off on the right foot — set up Quicken 2011 for your own financial needs, whether you're new or upgrading from a previous version - Crunch some numbers — use Quicken's financial planning calculators to plan for retirement, compare loan programs, or save for your child's college education - A matter of balance — create an electronic checkbook, print checks, and truly simplify all your financial housekeeping - Take charge of credit — monitor all your credit cards and cash in one place - Build a nest egg — maximize your return and minimize risk by tracking your 401(k), IRA, stocks, and bonds - Serious about business — capture your business and personal expenses in one place and track how your business is doing - One less headache — use your Quicken records to make preparing your taxes a breeze - Sleep easier? Check! — design a realistic budget and let Quicken help you stick to it Open the book and find: How to install and set up Quicken - Steps for banking and paying bills online - Details about producing financial reports and graphs - Advice on tracking mortgages, loans, and other debts - Tips for managing your investment accounts - Ways to monitor your spending - Steps for managing your rental property finances - How to track deductions and plan for tax time Learn to: Manage your bills, save money, and bank online - Minimize taxes and maximize investments - Maintain detailed financial records - Improve your overall money management Get your finances in order,fast. You just need Quicken 2011 ― and this handy guide! You want to organize your personal finances and save, but the project seems overwhelming? Quicken can help you take control of your finances and this book makes it easy! Discover how to track your income and expenses, maximize savings, pay your bills, manage your investments, and balance your checkbook. Start off on the right foot ― set up Quicken 2011 for your own financial needs, whether you're new or upgrading from a previous version - Crunch some numbers ― use Quicken's financial planning calculators to plan for retirement, compare loan programs, or save for your child's college education - A matter of balance ― create an electronic checkbook, print checks, and truly simplify all your financial housekeeping - Take charge of credit ― monitor all your credit cards and cash in one place - Build a nest egg ― maximize your return and minimize risk by tracking your 401(k), IRA, stocks, and bonds - Serious about business ― capture your business and personal expenses in one place and track how your business is doing - One less headache ― use your Quicken records to make preparing your taxes a breeze - Sleep easier? Check! ― design a realistic budget and let Quicken help you stick to it Open the book and find: How to install and set up Quicken - Steps for banking and paying bills online - Details about producing financial reports and graphs - Advice on tracking mortgages, loans, and other debts - Tips for managing your investment accounts - Ways to monitor your spending - Steps for managing your rental property finances - How to track deductions and plan for tax time Learn to: Manage your bills, save money, and bank online - Minimize taxes and maximize investments - Maintain detailed financial records - Improve your overall money management Stephen L. Nelson , MBA, CPA, provides accounting, busine