Best Money Management Software

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  1. level3

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    Hi All

    What does everyone use in terms of money management software to manage home finances?

    I've been looking at quicken 2011 plus, but seems overly complicated. I'm looking for something like MS Money that is now out of support.

    Online software would be my preference if anyone is using a good one.

    There is a good online tool @ www.mint.com but at present it is only for the USA and Canada.

    Any suggestions or recommendations?

    Cheers.
     
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  2. Simon Hampel

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    I recently moved my business finances from Quickbooks Pro to Saasu and was looking for a similar move for my personal finances.

    After a lot of research, I concluded that there simply wasn't anything out there yet which I felt confident enough in to handle my 16 years worth of historical personal finance data.

    So I'm still using Quicken Personal Plus - it does what I need.
     
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  3. angeinvestor

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    I've tried a bunch of stuff lately - XeroPersonal to ANZ Money manager. Latest was Pocketbook - from what I understand, young company but works great so far. https://getpocketbook.com
     
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    I'm working on Pocketbook and I'm pretty happy with it. It is highly recommended because it is simple and straightforward...
     
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  8. albert Waldron

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    Has anyone found anything better recently.

    I am still using the old MS money but it is getting pretty scratchy and I think with the next OS upgrade it is going to be the end of it.

    For my clients with Property we now recommend POSH which seems to work well.

    Just looking for suggestions
     
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  9. Christianrenel

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    We have been using moneysoft, which is budgeting software. You are able to set up moneysoft so it downland your bank statements automatic just like MYOB, also Moneysoft you are able to financial goals as well.

    Kind Regards


    christinrenel
     
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  10. albert Waldron

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    thank you

    Hi Christianrenel - thank you I will have a look at the moneysoft
     
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  11. Darlinghurst Boy

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    What about apps ? I havent found any great ones where i can record my expenses
     
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    I've been using YNAB but I'm not a fan of their new guise. So keeping an ear out for alternatives.
     
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  13. Simon Hampel

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    I'm still using Quicken Personal Plus for my personal finances - have been for 21 years now :eek:
     
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    Yes, Quicken Personal Plus for me also. Can't remember how many years now but a lot.
     
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    Another Quicken Personal Plus fan here, although I just got a new computer so now I have to find the discs again so I can reload it on this one.... I don't believe they've brought out a new version for quite a while?
     
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    I had a quick look at Reckon Accounts Persoanal Plus 2016. It mentions features for managing shares. Does it also have features for IPs?

    Thanks.
     
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  18. hillsguy

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    I am looking for software that will help me keep track of ETF and various fund performances. I do it all in Excel now but it's challenging to keep track of actual p.a % returns particularly when you have signed up for Dividend Reinvestment. Any input / help is appreciated !
     
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  19. neK

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    I use excel.
    To me its more important to understand how the formuals work, that in my opinion instils the money management side within you and you end up doing it subconsciously.

    Otherwise its just enter a bunch of numbers into software and hoping that you're on track. The moment you stop entering data into the software, you stop budgeting.
     
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