Personal Finance – Budget vs. Spending by Category – Average split for Australians?

Hi all
I created a budget for my spending 12 months ago and now have a years worth of data. I’m using Microsoft Money and downloading my bank statements to it so I have a lot of transparency about where things are going. This year I want to start actually managing the budget by [...]

Personal finance software?

I currently have Microsoft Money Plus. We will be getting a new computer and because Microsoft is no longer making this software, I will not be allowed to install it on my new system. I bought Quicken Deluxe 2010 yesterday and simply do not like it, thus far. All I need is a checkbook, bill [...]

personal finance software?

i’m looking to pick up a new budgeting software, compatible with canadian banks would be nice, but overall just a great budgeting/financial program. I’ve used Microsoft Money in the past and was please with it, but before i go out and pick up the latest version (microsoft money plus) should i consider any alternatives that [...]

I want to manage my personal finances with software -but want to manually enter transactions. Advice?

I want to keep my transactions on a software system so I can view where my money is going (which means microsoft money essentials is not working for me since there are no categories). However, I prefer to manually enter my transactions, rather than have them download from somewhere. Any advice on which [...]

Which UK banks & Building societies provide statement downloads for personal finance software?

Thanks in advance
Oh, if only things were that simple.
So far I have found out that Smile do not and have only seen positive confirmation for Barclays and Nationwide.
The ‘online market place’ is perhaps not so red hot as Quicken has pulled out of the UK market leaving Microsoft Money as the [...]

What is the Best Software Available For Personal Finance?

What is the best software available for personal finance? Both Microsoft Money and Quicken’s product were recommended to me — but both seemed to receive poor reviews at Amazon.com.