Quicken 2009 For Dummies

Quicken 2009 For Dummies
Author: Stephen L. Nelson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2008-11-24
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0470457872

If just thinking about financial management gives you a headache, personal finance software is better than aspirin. Quicken is tops, and Quicken 2009 For Dummies is the quickest and easiest way to put it to work. Here’s the plain-English guide to using the newest update of the nation’s leading personal finance software. A leading CPA shows you how to track your finances day to day, keep your checkbook and pay bills online, and even plan for tax time with Quicken. Learn as much or as little as you need to know — just how to keep your checkbook straight, or even how Quicken helps manage stocks and the business end of rental property. Install and set up Quicken 2009, or update data files from a previous version Learn to make a budget that’s flexible enough to work for your family or your business Keep your checkbook up to date, handle banking transactions online, and use Quicken calculators Print Quicken reports to help you track cash flow, identify missing checks, summarize spending, and more Set up tax-deferred or brokerage accounts and buy and sell securities Track your credit cards and bank accounts as well as mortgages, loans, and other debts Use Quicken’s Home & Business or Rental Property Manager versions to keep your business books Handle payroll for business or household employees Track deductions to make tax preparation easier With Quicken 2009 For Dummies, you’ll feel like a financial wizard!

QuickBooks 2009 All-in-One For Dummies

QuickBooks 2009 All-in-One For Dummies
Author: Stephen L. Nelson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 535
Release: 2009-01-23
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0470459751

QuickBooks accounting software is the favorite financial management and accounting software for small businesses, but it does take a little getting used to. QuickBooks 2009 All-in-One For Dummies is the QuickBooks reference guide that gets you through the learning curve in a hurry. Eight handy minibooks cover: An Accounting Primer Getting Ready to Use QuickBooks Bookkeeping Chores Accounting Chores Financial Management Business Plans Care and Maintenance Additional Business Resources QuickBooks 2009 All-in-One For Dummies is written for the Premier version, but you’ll find the information works for the other versions too. It’s easy to find what you need to know: Book I covers all the basic accounting stuff for those who don’t know a credit from a debit Learn to set up the program, load files, and customize QuickBooks in Book II In Book III you’ll see how to invoice customers, pay vendors, track inventory, and more Take on activity-based costing, preparing a budget, and job costing in Book IV Book V gets into cool stuff like ratio analysis, EVA, and capital budgeting Find out in Book VI how to write the business plan you need Book VII shows you how to manage maintenance for QuickBooks Book VIII covers additional resources, an Excel primer, accounting terms, and more Before you know it, you’ll be managing your business finances like a pro with QuickBooks 2009!

Quicken 2010 For Dummies

Quicken 2010 For Dummies
Author: Stephen L. Nelson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2009-12-09
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0470490020

This classic bestseller has been thoroughly updated for the newest version of Quicken Who doesn't have questions about managing finances these days? Stephen Nelson translates his years of expertise as a CPA and tax expert into this plain-English guide that shows you how to manage your finances with the nation's leading personal finance software, Quicken. Trying to keep track of your credit card expenditures? Starting to save money for a college fund? Managing your household expensess? Steve's straightforward advice shows you how to take control of your money, without being an accounting wizard. Discover how to Get started with Quicken and maintain your checkbook on your computer Access your account information and pay bills online Manage your 401(k), IRA, stocks, and bonds Get up to speed on the new enhancements and changes in Quicken "X" Track your deductions and plan for tax time Capture your small business and personal expenses in one place Spend less time crunching numbers and more time making the most of your money with this perennial For Dummies bestseller on Quicken.

Quicken 2009: The Missing Manual

Quicken 2009: The Missing Manual
Author: Bonnie Biafore
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 579
Release: 2008-09-17
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0596551819

Quicken is a convenient way to keep track of personal finances, but many people are unaware of Quicken's power and end up using only the basic features. Sometimes Quicken raises more questions than it answers: Return of capital from stock? Net worth? What are they and why do you need to know about them? Luckily, Quicken 2009: The Missing Manual picks up where Quicken's help resources leave off. You'll find step-by-step instructions for using Quicken on your Windows PC, including useful features such as budgeting, recording investment transactions, and archiving Quicken data files. You also learn why and when to use specific features, and which ones would be most useful in a given situation. This book helps you: Set up Quicken to take care of your specific needs Follow your money from the moment you earn it Make deposits, pay for expenses, and track the things you own and how much you owe Take care of financial tasks online, and quickly reconcile your accounts Create and use budgets and track your investments Generate reports to prepare your tax returns and evaluate your financial fitness And a lot more. Quicken 2009: The Missing Manual accommodates readers at every technical level, whether you're a first-time or advanced Quicken user. For a topic as important as your personal finances, why trust anything else?

Quicken 2010 For Dummies

Quicken 2010 For Dummies
Author: Stephen L. Nelson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2009-11-09
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0470597399

This classic bestseller has been thoroughly updated for the newest version of Quicken Who doesn't have questions about managing finances these days? Stephen Nelson translates his years of expertise as a CPA and tax expert into this plain-English guide that shows you how to manage your finances with the nation's leading personal finance software, Quicken. Trying to keep track of your credit card expenditures? Starting to save money for a college fund? Managing your household expensess? Steve's straightforward advice shows you how to take control of your money, without being an accounting wizard. Discover how to Get started with Quicken and maintain your checkbook on your computer Access your account information and pay bills online Manage your 401(k), IRA, stocks, and bonds Get up to speed on the new enhancements and changes in Quicken 2010 Track your deductions and plan for tax time Capture your small business and personal expenses in one place Spend less time crunching numbers and more time making the most of your money with this perennial For Dummies bestseller on Quicken.

Investing Online For Dummies

Investing Online For Dummies
Author: Matthew Krantz
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 436
Release: 2016-01-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1119228360

Building substantial online investments is a page away Anyone can invest online, but without the right guidance and know-how, a well-meaning online investment can go wrong—fast. Inside, you'll find the investment strategies you need to pick a winning strategy, find an online broker, and build a successful investment portfolio. This friendly and easily accessible guide bypasses confusing jargon and points you toward the most helpful websites, online calculators, databases, and online communities that will help you succeed in the stock market. Updated to cover the latest tools of the trade, this new edition of Investing Online For Dummies offers expert online investing advice that you can take to the bank! From setting reasonable expectations, figuring out how much to invest, and assessing appropriate risks to picking an online broker and finding investment data online, this power packed book sums up everything you'll encounter as you invest your way to hard-earned financial success. Understand the basics of investing and learn to measure risks Analyze stocks and financial statements Choose an online broker and execute trades online Use online tools to calculate your investment performance Don't take a risk on the wrong tool or strategy. Investing Online For Dummies features a stockpile of powerful, effective resources to help you build an impressive portfolio.

QuickBooks 2010 For Dummies

QuickBooks 2010 For Dummies
Author: Stephen L. Nelson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2009-10-15
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0470590440

The annual update of a perennial bestseller, fully revised for the newest QuickBooks release QuickBooks is the leading software package for small business accounting, updated each year so it remains cutting-edge. QuickBooks 2010 For Dummies provides all the information you need to start using the newest version in your business. You'll learn to set up your business accounting functions on QuickBooks and use all the newest features. You'll be able to create budgets, process payroll, manage inventory and invoices, track job costs, balance accounts, and make things easier at tax preparation time. Shows you, in plain English, how to set up QuickBooks and manage your small business accounting on your own Explains how to set up your business on QuickBooks, create invoices and credit memos, record sales receipts, set up inventory items, and track business credit cards Covers recording and paying bills, printing checks, processing payroll, and preparing payroll taxes Discusses building a budget, going online with QuickBooks, balancing accounts, generating financial reports, simplifying tax return preparation, and backing up data Also explores job estimating, billing, and tracking jobs and invoices Written by Stephen L. Nelson, author of all previous editions and an experienced CPA, QuickBooks 2010 For Dummies will help you become your own accountant and keep your business in the black.

Quicken 2009 The Official Guide

Quicken 2009 The Official Guide
Author: Maria Langer
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 546
Release: 2008-10-09
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0071599495

The Only Official Guide to the #1 Personal Finance Software Now you can manage your finances and assets with ease! Quicken 2009: The Official Guide is filled with insider tips and expert techniques for tracking your income, expenses, savings, transactions, investments, and much more. Fully endorsed by Intuit, makers of Quicken, this official guide helps you save time and money by showing you how to maximize all of the software's powerful capabilities-including new features and little-known tools. You'll also get valuable guidance along with information about online resources to assist you in making smart financial decisions and planning for a secure future. Customize Quicken for your preferences Track your cash flow Set up Online Account Services Automate transactions and tasks Reconcile checking, savings, and credit card accounts Track investments and optimize your portfolio Monitor assets and loans Manage household records Reduce debt, save money, and plan for retirement Simplify tax preparation and maximize deductions Get help and guidance from the new Sidebar feature

Quicken 2012 The Official Guide

Quicken 2012 The Official Guide
Author: Bobbi Sandberg
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 641
Release: 2011-11-22
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0071784152

The Only Official Guide to the #1 Personal Finance Software Manage your finances and assets with ease using the insider tips and expert techniques in Quicken 2012: The Official Guide! Find out the most effective methods for tracking your income, expenses, savings, transactions, investments, and so much more. Fully endorsed by Intuit, makers of Quicken, this official guide shows you how to tap into all of the software's powerful capabilities and new features--and save time and money. You'll get professional guidance along with details about online resources to assist you in reducing debt, making strategic decisions, and planning for a secure future. Customize Quicken for your preferences Track income and expenses Set up Online Account Services Automate transactions and tasks Reconcile checking, savings, and credit card accounts Take advantage of the budgeting and debt reduction tools Track investments and optimize your portfolio Monitor assets and loans Manage household records Save money and plan for retirement Simplify tax preparation and maximize deductions Bobbi Sandberg is a consultant, instructor, and retired CPA who is recognized by Intuit as a Certified Professional Advisor. She teaches at community colleges and local senior centers, and has been training users on Quicken since its first DOS version in the 1980s.