Smart Budgeting: Top 3 Financial Software Programs

January 8, 2008 Tech

One of my 2008 goals is to tighten up that budget and be more cautious of how I am spending my money which I work oh so diligently for. There are several money management tools out there which are the best ways to help you stay on top of your budgeting.

Here are the top three:

1. Microsoft Money Essentials- $19.99 - Microsoft Money Essentials helps you balance your checkbook, categorize your spending habits, help you stay on top of your bills, create a reasonable budget and stick to it, keep you out far away from credit card debt, and export your tax information to help manage your taxes.

2. Quicken Home Inventory Manager - $29.99 - This is a classic personal finance software that is easy to use, will help you organize records or your receipts, photos and possessions, allow you to document and track all of your belongings (moving soon?), as well as help with financial planning. The best, and most affordable way to maximize the Quicken products would be to purchase the Home Inventory Manager and then get the appropriate add-ons for your lifestyle. The Quicken Add-Ons include Quicken Bill Pay, Quicken Online Backup, Quicken Checks & Supplies, and Pocket Quicken.

3. AceMoney - $30 - AceMoney is the best in terms of a user friendly personal finance software. It covers all the main pointers, bill and banking management, spending reports, financial planning, personal investing, tax options, etc. It is also one of the more affordable options out there!

Check out these three options and find the software that best fits your personal finance needs in 2008!

Happy budgeting everyone!