The classic guide to the market-leading personal finance software returns, updated and revised throughout!
In the latest edition of this perennial bestseller, financial expert Stephen Nelson shows you how to take control of your finances and get them in order quickly with Quicken 2014, the number one personal finance software on the market. Nelson provides you with a helpful introduction to all the latest features and enhancements to Quicken and shares expert advice on managing your bills; reconciling bank accounts online; recording credit card and other transactions; tracking investments, mortgages and other assets and liabilities; and more.
* Walks you through installing and setting up Quicken, maintaining your financial information safely on a computer, setting a budget, and creating financial reports
* Highlights ways to save money for college or retirement, minimize taxes, and maintain detailed financial records
* Zeroes in on paying bills online; managing mutual funds, stocks, and bonds; and keeping track of loans and other debts
* Presents a fun and friendly approach to a topic that many people find intimidating or overwhelming
Whether you're a first-time Quicken customer or looking to take advantage of the latest updates the new version has to offer, Quicken 2014 For Dummies will help you get your personal finances in order in no time!
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illustrations (black and white)
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Höhe: 23.5 cm
Breite: 18.8 cm
Dicke: 2 cm
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978-1-118-72033-2 (9781118720332)
Schweitzer Klassifikation
Stephen L. Nelson, MBA, CPA, provides accounting, business advisory, tax planning, and tax preparation services to small businesses. He belongs to the American Institute of CPAs and holds an MBA in Finance and a Masters in Taxation. His 100-plus books, including QuickBooks For Dummies and Quicken For Dummies, have sold more than four million copies.
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Redmond, Washington
Introduction 1
Part I: Zen, Quicken, and the Big Picture 5
Chapter 1: Setting Up Shop 7
Chapter 2: Introduction to the Big Picture 21
Chapter 3: Maximum Fun, Maximum Profits 43
Part II: The Absolute Basics 55
Chapter 4: Checkbook on a Computer 57
Chapter 5: Printing 101 85
Chapter 6: Online and In Charge 97
Chapter 7: Reports, Charts, and Other Cool Tools 105
Chapter 8: A Matter of Balance 125
Chapter 9: Housekeeping for Quicken 137
Chapter 10: Compound Interest Magic and Other Mysteries 153
Part III: Home Finances 173
Chapter 11: Credit Cards, Petty Cash, and PayPal 175
Chapter 12: Other People's Money 197
Chapter 13: Tracking Tax-Deferred Investments 221
Chapter 14: Stocks and Bonds 245
Part IV: Very Serious Business 263
Chapter 15: Mind Your Business 265
Chapter 16: Managing Rentals 289
Part V: The Part of Tens 297
Chapter 17: (Slightly More Than) Ten Questions I'm Frequently Asked about Quicken 299
Chapter 18: (Almost) Ten Tips on How Not to Become a Millionaire 309
Chapter 19: (Almost) Ten Troubleshooting Tips 319
Part VI: Appendixes 323
Appendix A: Quick-and-Dirty Windows 8 325
Appendix B: Glossary of Business, Financial, and Computer Terms 343
Index 351