Budget planner for Mac users - any tips?

juliettelondon

I loved the budget planner included in this week's email and it's EXACTLY what I need as a shame-faced budgeting novice who intends to reform in the New Year. The problem is, I don't have Excel and I use a Mac with OS 9. Does anyone know of good budgeting freeware or shareware (or heaven forbid even paid-for!) for the Mac OS 9? I have a newer machine with OS X on it so that would do at a pinch but I'm ideally looking for vintage.

Any suggestions which would help my entry into budgeting rehab gratefully received.

Merry Christmas

J.

Enjoylife_2

Hi Juliette,

It's been a while since I used OS9, but remember it did come with an Excel-style spreadsheet in its office-style package. Do you have that loaded?

juliettelondon

Enjoylife wrote: »

Hi Juliette,

It's been a while since I used OS9, but remember it did come with an Excel-style spreadsheet in its office-style package. Do you have that loaded?

No, unfortunately this is a refurb mac and doesn't have all the original OS9 features. I really want an idiot-proof dedicated budget application though, I'm not sure I could handle a spreadsheet!

Paul_Herring

Try using Google Documents - the spreadsheet one? Upload the XLS to GD, and edit it online? (I'm assuming there's no complicated stuff in the spreadsheet that GD will barf on.)

CopperPlate_2

I use Moneydance for my Mac. Have a look at https://www.moneydance.com and you'll a link for Mac OS 10.2 and older to download a trial version. Works well for keeping track of expenditure, although not as good as MS Money, still does the job well enough.

dwsjarcmcd

Try this version, free and very comprehensive.

http://www.ybs.co.uk/investment/budgetplanner/index.jsp

lindsaygalaxy

Thanks

I just downloaded it and it seems pretty good.