How do you keep track of your finances?

annie12

What system do you use to keep track of cheques written, direct debits, payments on debit card etc?

My husband has just set up as self employed, so I want to make sure I keep up to date with our personal finances. Not sure if there is an easy system that I can use on the computer, maybe something I can download?

Sorry for being a bit vague!

Paul_Herring

MSMoney - one of the earlier versions; it appears that the more recent ones aren't as good (I'm still using 2002); try a search on the boards for it.

Edinburghlass_2

I too use MS Money and to a certain degree preferred the early versions but have got used to 2005 now.

Have a look on Amazon if you want to buy it quite reasonably

annie12

Hi, thanks for that. Is it similar to quicken?

annie

Edinburghlass_2

Yes it is but I don't know enough about Quicken to say if its better or not.

I got a free floppy of MS Money with my first pc and have been using it ever since so it is what I am used to.

I do several different accounts for small business on mine just setting up different accounts and find it works as well for that as it does for my personal banking

Mark7799

I just use an Excel spreadsheet.

wigginsmum

A spreadsheet with self-referencing worksheets.

Cypher

I used MS Money for years, then switched to Quicken which I actually prefered.

I'm now back using MSMoney 2006 since Quicken decided to stop doing UK versions.

richardvc

I use and love MS Money - I'm using an old version (98) but it helps me keep a close eye on my finances and I wouldn't be without it.

There is no doubt that it has saved me a lot of money and the dreaded bank charges !!

The_Boss

I'm another that uses Excel. Got it set up to show how a payment impacts on my accounts in terms of percentage of credit used, reduction in debt, total debt etc.

lamb7994

I also use Excel i have a spread sheet set up i find it easier to use than MS Money.


James