Best home finance software?

I didn't know where else to put this.

I'm looking for an EASY TO USE software that can help keep my finance stuff on track. Also, free would be nice haha. Usually I can just use a spreadsheet but my trial for my Microsoft Office (thanks, Microsoft, for charging me for stuff that used to come standard >.

reply to post by angrymomma


I use Quicken and it's fast and easy to understand.
Second line.

First step to success is knowing there is problem and recognizing it.

You might want to try an excel budget planner and then work your way. They are free and if you google terms like, free budget planer or free budget software you will see the abundance of what is available.

office.microsoft.com...

I use a spreadsheet. You can *still* use one.

www.openoffice.org...

Open Source = Greater.

reply to post by cerebralassassins


The biggest thing with an Excel template is the fact that Microsoft Office no longer comes standard with any computer (at least the last couple I've purchased) and once the trial is over you can no longer use it...unless you want to spend over $100 to buy the freaking software.

To the poster above:
I'd love to get Quicken. I just don't have the $30 to get the basic software.

reply to post by TinkerHaus


I'll look into that.

reply to post by angrymomma


You can download Microsoft Office 03 for free from within the net, simply use your imagination or ask a computer person to help you along, that particular version is everywhere across the net.

Originally posted by TinkerHaus
I use a spreadsheet. You can *still* use one.

www.openoffice.org...

Open Source = Greater.

I second this. Open Office has a replica of Excel. Unless you had built macros (in virtual basic language) and need them to transfer over, you won't be able to tell much of a difference.

ps - to the OP: Love the Jake quote in your signature.

www.getrichslowly.org...

From the above link you might also want to try the google link.


P.S.

to all supporters of open source.