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From: mwilliams@misvax.mis.arizona.edu (The owls are not what they seem...)
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Subject: Re: Quicken or Wealth Starter.
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Date: 9 May 91 17:14:41 GMT
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In article <1991May8.012444.29579@rodan.acs.syr.edu>, mjducey@rodan.acs.syr.edu (Matthew J. Ducey) writes...
>As I'm about to buy one of the two which one do you like better? I myself 
>perfer graphs I think they are much quicker. and I don't think that Quicken
>makes graphs.
> 
>Which is better, and why?

It true that Quicken doesn't make graphs, but what do you need graphs for?  
Quicken is an easy to use, intuitive personal finance manager.  I've been 
using it for about 2 years now and wouldn't consider switching.  Features 
that I like include:

*	Automatic entry of recurring transactions (saves tons of time).

*	Integration between your checking accounts and credit cards are 
	great.  Paying bills and reconciling between the two is fast and 
	easy.

*	Simple financial reports.  (Balance Sheets, Cash flows)  It takes 
	no time at all to set this sort of stuff up.

*	To top it off I got if for about $35.

I guess the key feature, though, is its simplicity.  I was productive 
with the program in a couple of hours.  I'm sure it saves me several hours 
a month since my check register ALWAYS reconciles to my bank statement!  
Thumbs up for Quicken from this side of the aisle.    

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