If you just want to figure out your taxes for this year and organize your credit card bills, this version of Quicken will more than meet your needs. Although it's the entry-level model of the software, Quicken Basic still boasts some interactivity, allowing you to access stock quotes from the Web; you can also use Quicken Basic's Portfolio View to keep track of some investments. (However, if you have more than a handful of investments, need to manage 401K information, or want to estimate your capital gains taxes, you're going to want to shell out the cash for Quicken Deluxe--the upper-class neighbor of Quicken Basic.)

This financial software package is a valuable asset to any household and the best way to ease into understanding where your money goes each month. --Jennifer Buckendorff

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Quicken works just like your checkbook, only better. Reconcile bank statements to the penny in minutes and see all your account balances at a glance. Customizable graphs and reports let you instantly see exactly where your money is going.

Quicken lets you schedule your bills and reminds you when they are due. Print checks or send payments online with just one click. Download transactions from your bank, credit card, or brokerage company so you don't have to type everything in. You can also transfer funds between your bank's accounts. Quicken helps you create a budget and stay on track. Get apples-to-apples comparisons from leading lenders in all 50 states and get auto and life insurance quotes from the top U.S. companies.