Managing Your Personal Finances

Updated October 19, 2007

Personal Financial Management Software

Once you start using financial software, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it. You can download statements and import them directly into the program. Then the software does all the calculations for you, so there are fewer mistakes. It can monitor your budget and warn you when you're spending a bit too much on unnecessary purchases. It will remind you of upcoming bills to keep you from being late. It can even work with some bank's bill-pay services, so you can pay your bills right from the software.

Each of the following products are excellent.

Microsoft Money 2007 Premium

I'm a Microsoft Money fan. I love the planning calculators (such as for debt reduction).

Quicken Premier 2007 Personal Finances

Quicken is best for Mac users, but some financial institutions may charge you to download Quicken QFX files.

Changing the Way You Think About Money

What Does It Mean to Be Wealthy
Developing a Better Relationship with Money

Knowing What You Have and What You Do With It

Making a Financial Inventory and Balance Sheet
Making a Cash Flow Statement and Budget
Common Budget Categories

Knowing What You Want and Getting It

Prioritizing Financial Goals
Making Plans to Reach Financial Goals

Saving Money

Saving Money on Entertainment

Spending Money

Bill Paying

Taxes

Documents to Save for Tax Deductions

Protecting Yourself

How to Protect Finances from Identity Theft

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