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Replace Microsoft Money?

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My laptop switched itself off this morning possibly terminally. I've used Microsoft Money for about 20 years, but without a laptop it's gone - what's best?

Personal finance, multiple current, saving and credit card accounts, numerous direct debits and standing orders, utility accounts, mortgage and possibly some other stuff - pretty standard, I think!

So what's fab out there at the moment? Any apps good enough and don't break the bank?

Thank you!
Mortgage Free thanks to ill-health retirement
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  • Farway
    Farway Posts: 14,638 Forumite
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    Are you just going to use a mobile phone then?

    Just asking because answers PC based answers may not be of any use

    MS Money is still around but guess it is PC only
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  • Zola.
    Zola. Posts: 2,204 Forumite
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    Google Sheets (excel basically) is free and in the cloud!
  • AndyPix
    AndyPix Posts: 4,847 Forumite
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    What's with the laptop ?


    Does it not come on atall ?
    Do you get any lights , flashing or otherwise ?
    Any beeps ?
  • giraffe69
    giraffe69 Posts: 3,601 Forumite
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    If you decide on a new laptop then MS money will work. It works with windows 10. You do have a back up of the data file don't you?
  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,129 Forumite
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    Impossible to answer unless you tell us what device/OS you will be using instead of the laptop. I suspect the OP is going to say that they no longer have the install disk or licence key for MM-if not, eBay should provide the answer.
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
  • Thanks - the orange light flashes the times but it doesn't turn on. It might just be the charger (ordered a replacement from eBay). It's an opportunity to change to something more modern for managing my finances, though. :-)
    Mortgage Free thanks to ill-health retirement
  • I have an android phone, no tablet, so something that works with that.
    I still have MM disks back to 93, I think.
    Mortgage Free thanks to ill-health retirement
  • Yes, I have a back up of the data, but don't know if I'll be able to justify replacing the laptop of it is terminal.
    Mortgage Free thanks to ill-health retirement
  • I have Excel and Google sheets on my phone but not with the straightforward double-entry functionality of MM. I used to use Excel before MM, 20 years ago!
    Mortgage Free thanks to ill-health retirement
  • AndyPix
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    Orange flashing light usually indicates a failed battery
    (Trying to charge but cant)
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