A poor person's find
Thursday, June 3, 2004 by goodmorphing | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
When I was reloading programs onto my computer I really didn't want to load quicken but I did because even though I only use the account register it is a real help in the monthly budget. I looked in the add/remove programs and found that it was 142 mb big so I went looking for something smaller (I have sometimes wished for a simple DX checkbook). I found this program ( http://www.mechcad.net/products/acemoney/index_lite.shtml ). The lite version is free and it seems very good for someone like me with a simple budget. The pro version you can add more accounts... and there is a sale now. It only costs $30.
Quicken was about 142 mb big (installed), this one is around 3mb (installed). Quicken had lots of bells and whistles to be sure. But so does this little program.
I know there are a lot of young people here, a lot of students. I thought something like this might be helpful.
Quicken was about 142 mb big (installed), this one is around 3mb (installed). Quicken had lots of bells and whistles to be sure. But so does this little program.
I know there are a lot of young people here, a lot of students. I thought something like this might be helpful.
UpsideDownGC
Reply #3 Thursday, June 3, 2004 9:16 PM
Reply #3 Thursday, June 3, 2004 9:16 PM
Hey post what you want in a DX checkbook at the desktopx forums someone might be able to make it. HTTP://joedoug.com/dxforums/
tjesterb
Reply #4 Thursday, June 3, 2004 9:40 PM
Reply #4 Thursday, June 3, 2004 9:40 PM
Cool! I need one that lets me spend all my money and still have lots of money left over! 
DesignCaddy
Reply #5 Thursday, June 3, 2004 9:51 PM
Reply #5 Thursday, June 3, 2004 9:51 PM
what version of quicken do you have?
i bought 2004 in august.. and, well i hate it.. i came from ms money and i found the quicken interface so unaccessable.. something as simple as depositing your weekly paycheck turned into a nightmare because i couldn't adjust certain taxes. i bought money 2003 last week (9.99 on clearance!! wooo!!!) and i've just started loading my info back in. However, the money 2003 won't open a quicken 2004 file
i've got 6 months of register i'd like to get into one file so.. know where i can get quicken 2003/2002 preferably..well..doesn't have to be legal for 2 minutes of work.. shareware/trial? old version tho?
i bought 2004 in august.. and, well i hate it.. i came from ms money and i found the quicken interface so unaccessable.. something as simple as depositing your weekly paycheck turned into a nightmare because i couldn't adjust certain taxes. i bought money 2003 last week (9.99 on clearance!! wooo!!!) and i've just started loading my info back in. However, the money 2003 won't open a quicken 2004 file
i've got 6 months of register i'd like to get into one file so.. know where i can get quicken 2003/2002 preferably..well..doesn't have to be legal for 2 minutes of work.. shareware/trial? old version tho?
DesignCaddy
Reply #6 Thursday, June 3, 2004 10:11 PM
Reply #6 Thursday, June 3, 2004 10:11 PM
i should have mentioned before: btw, reason why i''d ask for the software is because i couldn''t find a converter. luckily i happen to be at my parents and i just realized my dad has every old version for like, the last 5 years. but shoddy luck, he already bought his own 2004 so i can''t give em this one.
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goodmorphing
Reply #7 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:06 PM
Reply #7 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:06 PM
Well DC, it looks like this program might be able too import.... here is a quote:
After fighting with the latest versions of both Microsoft Money and Intuit Quicken, I was pleased to download (and register) AceMoney. It's easy to use and gives me control that the other programs won't. I imported all of my data with very minor adjustments and have decided to uninstall the other two programs in favor of this one.
After fighting with the latest versions of both Microsoft Money and Intuit Quicken, I was pleased to download (and register) AceMoney. It's easy to use and gives me control that the other programs won't. I imported all of my data with very minor adjustments and have decided to uninstall the other two programs in favor of this one.
goodmorphing
Reply #8 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:12 PM
Reply #8 Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:12 PM
Oh, I have Quicken 2002, and the one before that. But I already like this one better. Especially the small size.
DesignCaddy
Reply #9 Friday, June 4, 2004 9:45 AM
Reply #9 Friday, June 4, 2004 9:45 AM
oo. thanks ill check it out.
its strange, i don't understand why quicken gave me such a hard time.. at first glance everything looks so easy and automated, but.. it might be in that automation.. it just locks you in and you can't make minor adjustments. i also couldn't find my way around the menus, or make heads or tails of the help file. maybe i'm just too used to microsoft
i'm in over my head now, ther eis no way to escape from them.
its strange, i don't understand why quicken gave me such a hard time.. at first glance everything looks so easy and automated, but.. it might be in that automation.. it just locks you in and you can't make minor adjustments. i also couldn't find my way around the menus, or make heads or tails of the help file. maybe i'm just too used to microsoft
i'm in over my head now, ther eis no way to escape from them.
Fuzzy Logic
Reply #10 Friday, June 4, 2004 9:56 AM
Reply #10 Friday, June 4, 2004 9:56 AM
I owe so much money that using any of these programs would frighten me. I prefer the head in sand option 
treetog
Reply #11 Friday, June 4, 2004 10:33 AM
Reply #11 Friday, June 4, 2004 10:33 AM
Nice progie goodmorphing, thanks for the tip.
Maybe I am one of those poor people you mentioned, because I liked it 
joetheblow
Reply #12 Friday, June 4, 2004 11:12 AM
Reply #12 Friday, June 4, 2004 11:12 AM
I am a student!!
Pick me!
Thanks for the link, I'll check it out.
Pick me!
Thanks for the link, I'll check it out.
DesignCaddy
Reply #13 Friday, June 4, 2004 11:44 AM
it is scary, with a big red number on every screen showing you that your net worth is negative thousands of dollars
i get a really clean feeling though when i log in and the computer says 'you have a bill due', and i pay it, and it doesnt sit in the back of my head for the next 20 days. i also enjoy knowing exactly how much i have available and how much i know i really don't have to spend (my landlord doesn't cash my rent checks for up to 4 months sometimes, so it looks like i ahve a lot more money then i really do). my credit still sucks ass but at least i know WHERE the money is going..
Reply #13 Friday, June 4, 2004 11:44 AM
| I prefer the head in sand option |
it is scary, with a big red number on every screen showing you that your net worth is negative thousands of dollars
i get a really clean feeling though when i log in and the computer says 'you have a bill due', and i pay it, and it doesnt sit in the back of my head for the next 20 days. i also enjoy knowing exactly how much i have available and how much i know i really don't have to spend (my landlord doesn't cash my rent checks for up to 4 months sometimes, so it looks like i ahve a lot more money then i really do). my credit still sucks ass but at least i know WHERE the money is going..
Madam GoodMorphing
Reply #14 Thursday, June 30, 2005 3:34 PM
Reply #14 Thursday, June 30, 2005 3:34 PM
http://www.mechcad.net/products/acemoney/whatsnew.shtml This product has an update.
werewolf
Reply #15 Thursday, June 30, 2005 8:31 PM
Reply #15 Thursday, June 30, 2005 8:31 PM
updated!! This really is a great find thanks for the update notice.
Corky_O
Reply #16 Friday, July 1, 2005 12:17 AM
Reply #16 Friday, July 1, 2005 12:17 AM
Wow! Free organization tool.
Thanks, GM.
Now I can save a tree!
Thanks, GM.
Now I can save a tree!
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Reply #1 Thursday, June 3, 2004 6:09 PM