Microsoft Money 2002 Standard Full Version for PC

Pros: Great reporting options, online statement downloads, good user interface, very inexpensive

Cons: Need MS passport for online downloads

The Bottom Line: If you need a program to do your financial busy work - simply and effectively, then Money 2002 is your dream come true.

Review: Ever wondered how all your money was being spent? I used to have this problem, but now Microsoft Money 2002 tells me exactly where it went!

This program is easy to use and very comprehensive. You can have it keep track of several different...

Pros: Details and categories for each transaction, easy "transfers" from one account to another

Cons: Can't change a withdrawal to a deposit (if recorded by mistake)

The Bottom Line: I really like Microsoft Money. It's easy to use and makes keeping track of your finances much easier.

Review: I have used Money and Quicken. I prefer Money. I have stopped using a paper register with my checkbook. Instead, I keep all receipts and a record of checks written, and then record them in Money when I get home.

Advantages:

1. You...

Pros: Easy to Use; Saves Time; Very detailed; Download/Upload banking & investing

Cons: Some limits with tax filing and investments. Windows users only.

The Bottom Line: Great management tool incorporating banking, bills, goals, assets, investing, and more all in one location for a very small price.

Review: Oh yes, my New Year resolution is to become independently wealthy. I thought I would take this year to straighten out my finances to make sure I have enough money to pay the taxes on my big lottery win whenever that may be.

Making the...

Pros: Inexpensive, works with PocketPCs, easy to set-up

Cons: Limited functions in Standard version, Canadian version not impressive, where's my rebate?

The Bottom Line: I works quite well. I was disappointed that the Canadian version is not fully adapted though. You may want to consider the Deluxe version.

Review: I openly admit it; I’m organizationally deficient. I have paperwork strewn all over and around my desk, not to mention what in my briefcase and file folder. It’s no wonder that bills always tend to re-surface two or three days before they’re due....

Pros: Free after rebate, encompassing, great for budget, easy to use

Cons: Connectivity to online institutions is complex and lacking, you have to register with Passport

The Bottom Line: Don't buy it if you want your financial data to be pulled from all your financial institutions.

Review: I have just bought Money 2002 standard, after all it's free after rebate and I have read great reviews from almost every online resource.

Well, let me burst the bubble. If you are looking for SW that will help you manage your finances Money...

Pros: Nice user interface and reporting improvements

Cons: BIG ONE - Bill payment is done one at a time. Huge waste of time.

The Bottom Line: Don't buy because of the new restriction that requires bills to be submitted one at a time. I understand that MS has received numerous complaints about this.

Review: I have been a Microsoft Money user for several years and have always enjoyed the product. However, 2002 is not an update I would recommend. The biggest problem is that you no longer batch over bill payments. They now are transferred each time you record...

Pros: pretty screens

Cons: crashes, can not get support

The Bottom Line: do not buy

Review: money crashes. This is the standard version. I can imagine how often the deluxe version with more bells and whistles crashes. You can not get support becasue it is an OEM version but DELL does not know what to do about a crash in this software. They ...