Quicken Deluxe 2009

This CD-ROM Software item from Intuit, Inc. was reviewed on 10-Dec-2008.

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Related topics: Bring all your personal finances together in one place. Get a snapshot of monthly spending, set savings goals and track your progress. Never miss a bill— stay on top of bills due and paid. Connect to online banking and credit card accounts with one password (on services require Internet access and are subject to change). Make tax time easier— capture all possible deductible expenses. Accounting. Business Accounting. Business & Office. Categories. Software. Personal Finance. Investment Tools. Money Management. Other. Tax Preparation.

1) CD-ROM Software Quicken Deluxe 2009 by Intuit, Inc.. I have used Quicken for about 15 years. My most recent version was Quicken 2006. Since they do not support Quicken for more than three years I was forced to buy 2009. Given the bad reviews I was expecting the worst. That conern was not supported by the flawless installation of 2009 I experienced on my PC. Everything went perfectly including the update to version 3.0. I´m not sure why some many poeple had issues. My Quicken data base is very large including banking and investment transactions, etc. I would highly recommend this product however I find it hard to accept Intuit´s policy requiring updates every 3 years. 2009 is essentially a cosmetic rework of 2006, nothing significant in terms of new features and functionality. Just a way to provide Intuit with a revenue stream....¤

2) CD-ROM Software Quicken Deluxe 2009 by Intuit, Inc.. I have been a quicken and turbo tax user for the past 10+ years. I currently own quicken 2008 home and business. The product stopped working on 1/1/2009 due to some bug in the software. I have been unable to use quicken since then (without having to do a unwanted workaround which includes changing the system time). Quicken tech support has been aware of this issue and they still haven´t provided a fix for this fatal issue.

Based on my experience and reviews on this site, the quality of software from intuit/quicken/turbo tax has been deteriorated.¤

3) CD-ROM Software Quicken Deluxe 2009 by Intuit, Inc.. If you are an existing Quicken user, here´s what you will find with 2009.
1) It is buggy. I´m now running the third release of Q2009 and it still crashes on me regularly. I´ve never seen Quicken crash and I´ve been using it for over a decade.
2) Your online banking may stop working. Mine did. Quicken Help suggests deactivating the accounts and reactivating them to get them working again. It worked for me.
3) It´s noticeably slower. It´s most apparent during a reconciliation where a click on a check takes a full second to accept. Clicking on an existing transaction in the register takes a full second to obtain focus. It was not this way in Q2007.
4) If you use the calculator in the amount field, you now have to press in order to accept the full calculated amount or it will only take the last calculation. A minor irritant, but consistent with almost every transaction I enter.
5) New categories will suddenly appear in your category list. You will need to delete them.
6) Minor changes to the interface. Some are okay, like the new tabs across the top. None are ground breaking. The interfaces that should have been fixed, like manually matching the downloaded banking transactions to the existing transactions in the register, were not touched. Still very poor feedback when doing an Update from your bank accounts. The Account List is very different. I find its new creativity gets in the way of usability. Little, unexplained icons now appear on your register and other parts of the interface.

Overall - a $90 disappointment. I do not recommend this version of Quicken, especially not at this time while it is so buggy. Wait and see how 2010 works out.¤

4) CD-ROM Software Quicken Deluxe 2009 by Intuit, Inc.. Foolishly, I did not read the reviews in Amazon before upgrading to 2009. Not only is the software even more unnecessarily complicated and confusing, it does not even work or provide any useful help.

I finally upgraded from 2004, as the old software blocked any imports of QIF format files. I then upgraded to 2009, and it will not import any file format (QFX, QIF, OFX) from my financial institution. I have attempted to contact tech support via email multiple times, but they have not answered. I am ready to reverse the charges on my credit card as the sale of this product is fraud.¤

5) CD-ROM Software Quicken Deluxe 2009 by Intuit, Inc.. The worst ever! I wasted my week off between Christmas and New Years trying to get it to download transactions and to prevent it from crashing. It´s now January 3 and it STILL will not work. Problem after problem. I have used the previous Quickens for years (never downloading though) and 2009 just plain does not work. Worse than the wasted money is the wasted time.¤

6) CD-ROM Software Quicken Deluxe 2009 by Intuit, Inc.. Quicken 2009 Deluxe Win CD Retail Small Package MIR.¤

7) CD-ROM Software Quicken Deluxe 2009 by Intuit, Inc.. Start saving for what you really want--vacations, a new car, a new home--by staying on top of your everyday spending. With new tools to help organize your bank accounts and bills, Quicken Deluxe 2009 offers a smarter way to keep track of your money and set longer-term savings goals.

Product Overview See how Quicken Deluxe 2009 can help you save. Quicken Deluxe Overview (1:42)

Watch introductory videos and get step-by-step instructions on how to add your online banking and credit card accounts.

Quicken shows you what´s coming in, going out, and most importantly, what´s left over each month to spend or save.

See what bills have already been paid, what´s coming up, and if you have enough left in your accounts to cover them -- all in one convenient place.

See where your money is going (a.k.a. "money management")
Check in anytime to see exactly where your personal finances are at for the month. Call it "financial planning" or "budgeting," if you prefer, but it´s really just being smart about where you stand. Quicken shows you what´s coming in, going out, and most importantly, what´s left over each month to spend or save.

View all your finances in one place
Bring your online accounts -- including banking, credit card, loan, 401(k), and investing accounts -- together all in one place. Avoid the hassle of going to multiple web sites. Now you can see it all in one place with just ONE password. Access over 6,000 banks, brokerages and other financial institutions -- including PayPal.(1)

Never miss a bill
See what bills have already been paid, what´s coming up and if you have enough left in your accounts to cover them -- all in one convenient place. Set reminders to pay bills on time and instantly check past bills if you need to verify an unusual charge or transaction.

Watch your savings grow
An intuitive "My Savings Plan" summarizes your actual spending and compares it to what you planned to spend for the month. Quickly see where you have room to spend or save more.

Save money and shop smart
Quicken´s new, free service -- Quicken Picks -- helps you make the most of every dollar. Quicken Picks seeks out the best online coupons and discount offers just for you -- on items you buy and places you shop most often. And with Quicken Picks, you get cashback on all your purchases, helping you save even more. You can sign up for Quicken Picks anytime within your Quicken software.

Optimize your complete investment portfolio online
The Quicken.com Investing Portfolio gives you a 360° view across all of your investments -- anytime from anywhere. Define goals, set targets, and perform thorough analysis of your 401(k), stock investments, and mutual funds with advanced tools and investing reports. Get alerts on your favorite stocks and funds to help you make informed decisions when investing.

Get help and guidance when you need it
In the Setup tab, you can watch introductory videos and get step-by-step instructions on how to add your online banking and credit card accounts. Enjoy guidance and helpful tips on every page to help you stay on top of regular tasks like downloading transactions or scheduling bills. Instantly connect to the Quicken Community.

Simplify taxes and maximize deductions with TurboTax
Quicken Deluxe pairs perfectly with TurboTax to save you time -- and get you the tax deductions you deserve. Mark expenses as tax deductible throughout the year. Then, easily export your data directly to TurboTax for fast and accurate tax preparation. (2)

Enjoy free support when you buy, install or upgrade Quicken
If you need help purchasing, installing or upgrading your new personal finance software, free phone support is available for Quicken Deluxe 2009 through December 31, 2009. For more information, visit our Help & Support area. (3)

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
If you´re not 100% satisfied, return Quicken Deluxe 2009 personal finance software with your dated receipt within 60 days of purchase for a refund of the purchase price (Return shipping and handling charges are not included). (4)

What´s New in 2009

Improved! Never miss a bill
See what bills have already been paid, what´s coming up and if you have enough left in your accounts to cover them -- all in one convenient place. Set reminders to pay bills on time and instantly check past bills if you need to verify an unusual charge or transaction.

New! Save money and shop smart
Quicken´s new, free service -- Quicken Picks -- helps you make the most of every dollar. Quicken Picks seeks out the best online coupons and discount offers just for you -- on the stuff you care about. And with Quicken Picks, you get cashback on all your purchases, helping you save even more. You can sign up for Quicken Picks anytime within your Quicken 2009 software.

Improved! Optimize your complete investment portfolio online
With a new look and feel and smarter navigation, the new Quicken.com Investing Portfolio gives you a 360° view across all of your investments -- anytime, from anywhere. Define goals, set targets, and perform thorough analysis of your 401(k), stock investments, and mutual funds with advanced tools and investing reports. Get alerts on your favorite stocks and funds to help you make informed decisions about your portfolio.

New! Get help and guidance when you need it
Enjoy guidance and helpful tips on every page to help you stay on top of regular tasks like downloading transactions or scheduling bills. Instantly connect to the Quicken Community.

Improved! Connect to more financial institutions
We are constantly adding new financial institutions to help you better connect to all of your accounts. Quicken Deluxe 2009 personal finance software now offers access to over 6,000 banks, brokerages and other financial institutions -- including PayPal.

What´s more, we make it easy to upgrade
Jump right in -- Quicken 20009 easily reads and imports your existing Quicken data.

(1) Online features require Internet access and are subject to change. Services vary among participating financial institutions or other parties and may be subject to application approval, additional terms, conditions and fees. More than 6,122 participating financial institutions as of 05/21/08.
(2) TurboTax sold separately.
(3) Email, Forums and Chat technical support provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Phone technical support provided Monday - Friday, 5:00 am - 5:00 pm PDT. Additional fees may apply.
(4) If you´re not 100% satisfied, return Quicken software 2009 with your dated receipt within 60 days of purchase for a refund of the purchase price (return shipping and handling charges not included).
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