Quicken Deluxe vs. Premier: Can someone tell me if this is true, or does the Deluxe 2011 version still allow investment tracking (e.g. providing cost basis and capital gains info)?
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I just upgraded to Quicken Deluxe 2011. As far as I can tell, 2011 has the exact same ability to track investments as 2008. This includes the Portfolio view, tracking of cost basis and capital gains, portfolio rebalancing, and all the relevant reports. In fact, apart from the user interface facelift, I find myself rather hard-pressed to see any change of significance - positive or negative. I know that there are changes, since the Intuit website brags about them, but they simply don't make much impact on the user experience. A waste of a forced upgrade, but at least it still seems to work.
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Yes, it is very easy. Just put the disk in and follow instructions. I saved mine just before starting as insurance so I would not loose anything if I did something dumb. I have been a Quicken user for over 20 years and the 2014 version is the first time I have been disappointed. I have a Dell Studio XPS 16 inch because I travel a lot. My old 2011 version worked wonderful with the size of my computer. The 2014 version works and transferred easily; however, I had to purchase a pair of readers to see parts of what is on the computer, while the rest is so large you cannot see it on one screen even by extending the size. If I did not need it for investments, I would go back to old version. If you wonder where the search bar is, its the tiny oval at top right. When entering a check, the transaction description is completely altered. You just have to scroll through volumes of data to find what your looking for and put it in your memory bank in order to find it again. Everything I have had since 1 January 1990 when I moved to Quicken is still there, just a little hard to find sometimes. I hope this helps. I just have nasty thoughts about a company and their programmers have to mess something up that is working just fine. If you need more help, feel free to contact me again. Linda
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What version of Rental Property Manager did you buy? Also, it won't allow you to use the program if you have any other version of rental property manager on your computer. If it the version you bought is "2014" and you have no other versions of the same program on your computer, I would call Quicken Customer Support.
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It was put back into 2011 with an update sometime in Nov. 2010. I had to set it up special in 2011. That means I had to find it in the menu, and set it up as my opening page on Quicken. Not the same way as the prior versions had it. Its hidden this time. I am sure 2012 is the same way. I would try the Quicken discussion page if you can not find it. Good luck
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I'm still trying to figure out the program but Quicken is on a 3 year turnover so I only update (new) when it quits. The program does update itself in the mean time. John
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Unfortunately, you'll have to buy both because Intuit won't support QB 2011 by this May & your payroll service expires this summer. I hate the way Intuit makes money like that - they set up in a way that you'll have to buy their software every several years.
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if you require it for a regular finance class, the Plus version will do just fine ... the Pro has a couple of added functions, like: Net Future Value (NFV) and Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR) ... the price difference between the two is about $10 ... I'd go for the Pro ... good luck with your finance class
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Yes as others have said. Unfortunately quicken has a single format which means you must use one format for checks and envelopes. Others allow you to design spacing etc.
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Yes. Go to Intuit.com and take a look at the sample pages. It is far better than the simple start
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Updating from Quicken 2006 to Quicken Premier 2013 was pretty painless for me. I did have to rename a couple of my accounts but that was about it.
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I don't think do if u are expecting auto deductions... like taxes, insurance premiums, etc..and then tracking of such deductions .. quicken is a database ..
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Marty, If you have an Apple computer, I would not advise you to get Quicken Essentials for Mac. I had a Windows computer with Quicken Deluxe before I tried the Apple computer. Quicken Deluxe is a good product but they don't make it for Apple. They have a lame product that they try to pass for Quicken Deluxe but it's worthless as is Essentials. They supposedly have a satisfaction guarantee but they don't stand behind it. So buyer beware! Quicken online customer service is really lame. Again, buyer beware! Quicken Deluxe for Windows is pretty good, however! But if you need customer service or want your money back, forget it.
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Yes, if you purchase the download or the retail package (which you can get from Amazon). Also, "yes" if you pay for the online version (which you cannot get from Amazon, you can get this from the TurboTax website). I believe the only case where the Basic version would not print the federal return is if you use the online version, and don't pay the 20 bucks when you want to file your return. I have used the Basic version of TurboTax since 1996. In my opinion, the only benefit to the Deluxe and Premier versions is that they provide you with more guidance for more complicated returns. If you generally know what you are doing (say, not much has changed from previous tax returns), the Basic version should suit your needs.
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Yes you can prepare estimates and payroll on this 2011 version. It's mostly the basics and more advance 2013 edition. Regards Tisha
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I have used Turbotax since the 1980's and yes, if you enter the information on your interest and dividends, etc. in Schedule B and your income and expenses in Schedule C it makes the calculations. You can then import the basic information from the previous year into the current year to help speed you through the process in doing your current tax return.
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Did for me. When installed, it searched for old Quicken files and put them in 2013 format. Quicken usually cuts off support and internet updates on the older versions to "encourage" you to upgrade.
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I have never used Basic; it has been the Deluxe which I have used at least 15 years. The program has changed some over the years. If you have been using a tax program or have been doing your taxes, it has a fairly good interface.