It only took a few minutes. My file is only 6MB. So far I'm liking Quicken for Mac. Albeit it is vastly different to the Windows version and takes a moment to get used to the interface...
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It only took a few minutes. My file is only 6MB. So far I'm liking Quicken for Mac. Albeit it is vastly different to the Windows version and takes a moment to get used to the interface...
My file has ballooned to 100mb. I remember during one update it almost doubled in size. I may have a lot of data (not necessarily lots of 0's) but that is some inefficient file management for just literally number data. The Intuit Quicken was just awful in this way. No efficiency or stability or even attention to the product. I was thrilled to hear about new ownership where Quicken would be the core focus.
That's odd you find the interface much different. I've only heard it's fairly similar. Either way, different doesn't concern me but worse does.
I just double checked my file, and it is actually 12.5MB. However, I only use Quicken for simple things like monitoring monthly bills, paying them, and see my cash flow (or lack of), weekly/monthly.
I know Quicken can process cheques, budgets, taxes (to a degree) and such, but, I don't use none of those features.
When I say Quicken for Mac is different to Windows, what I mean is, the layout is slightly different. I've been using Quicken for Windows since the last update to Microsoft's Money 2008, back in early 2009. So, I'm just used to the layout of the Windows version. Surely after a few pay cycles, I'lll be just fine
I know Quicken can process cheques, budgets, taxes (to a degree) and such, but, I don't use none of those features.
When I say Quicken for Mac is different to Windows, what I mean is, the layout is slightly different. I've been using Quicken for Windows since the last update to Microsoft's Money 2008, back in early 2009. So, I'm just used to the layout of the Windows version. Surely after a few pay cycles, I'lll be just fine
I just double checked my file, and it is actually 12.5MB. However, I only use Quicken for simple things like monitoring monthly bills, paying them, and see my cash flow (or lack of), weekly/monthly.
I know Quicken can process cheques, budgets, taxes (to a degree) and such, but, I don't use none of those features.
When I say Quicken for Mac is different to Windows, what I mean is, the layout is slightly different. I've been using Quicken for Windows since the last update to Microsoft's Money 2008, back in early 2009. So, I'm just used to the layout of the Windows version. Surely after a few pay cycles, I'lll be just fine
Found quicken for mac on Amazon for 48 dollars,opposed to the listed price of 74. Downloaded and love the interface.
There is lots of unexpected stuff in the package. Mine is about 120MB but only about 90MB is "data". Most of the rest is in a subfolder named "converted" which has information about the import from Quicken for Windows. If I were in a space crunch I might try deleting that and see what happens. I do have a Hazel action that takes any Quicken backups I make, compresses them into a ZIP archive, and moves them to an archive folder on my server. That cuts the space needed by about 50%.
I'm actually not that concerned about the size, so I won't need to do file size rationing. But, I was talking about the file itself, not the folder contents or anything else. I think it's just plain inefficient. It's not a huge concern as far as impact to me, but it does say something about the quality of the product IMHO. One of the many reasons the Intuit version of Quicken bothered me. As soon as I get a free day to allocate for setting up, I plan on getting the new Mac version. I know that's worst case scenario planning, but I don't want to leave it half done.
Today's the last day Quicken is selling this for 40% off.
I have been running Quicken 2016 since it's release and overall, I'm happy with it. For just basic tracking, is there any need for me to upgrade to 2017? I don't mind paying if it'll be worth it. On the surface, it doesn't seem like that's the case.
For someone not on 2016 and especially if they want to download transactions, I'd recommend it.
I have been running Quicken 2016 since it's release and overall, I'm happy with it. For just basic tracking, is there any need for me to upgrade to 2017? I don't mind paying if it'll be worth it. On the surface, it doesn't seem like that's the case.
For someone not on 2016 and especially if they want to download transactions, I'd recommend it.
From Quicken's website..."Quicken does not offer products in countries outside the United States and Canada." Well that pretty much submarines any thoughts of using it for me (some of my accounts are still in the US, but more and more of my accounts are now here in Singapore). No sale.
Oh My Gosh! I am sooo impressed. I just got sooo much help from Marcus at Quicken for Mac on Twitter.
He took the time to help me personally. I really think that the Mac team over there is trying sooo hard to make this product a GREAT one.
I wanted to run both the Windows version on a VM and also try running the same accounts on the Mac version to test the Mac version and was getting a rather cryptic message when trying to setup a new file on the Mac side.
He is just soo helpful.
He took the time to help me personally. I really think that the Mac team over there is trying sooo hard to make this product a GREAT one.
I wanted to run both the Windows version on a VM and also try running the same accounts on the Mac version to test the Mac version and was getting a rather cryptic message when trying to setup a new file on the Mac side.
He is just soo helpful.
I upgraded yesterday from Quicken 2015 for the Mac to Quicken Mac 2017.
Upgrade was seamless. I like the automated backup feature. I find the visual presentation better and more "Mac like". I don't like the pencil icon next to s manually entered transaction. Just another step.
I find the reconciliation better.
My needs are very simple. I only use Quicken to track my Checking and Savings accounts. I don't use it to track investments. I don't use the bill pay option or anything related to credit cards. I mainly use the Category Sumnary report.
For me, in terms of what I use Quicken for, all of the versions, including Essentials, would suffice.
Am I happy I upgraded? Yes! Even if we are very basic users, and do not take advantage of the features in 2017, I think it's important to support the product, by periodically upgrading. In this way, people who use more of the features, would be more likely to have them when they need them.
I might feel differently, had I not purchased the upgrade during their 40% sale.
Has anyone used the new corresponding mobile app? The one for Quicken 2015, was really poor. Is the newer mobile app that works with Quicken 2017, any better?
Upgrade was seamless. I like the automated backup feature. I find the visual presentation better and more "Mac like". I don't like the pencil icon next to s manually entered transaction. Just another step.
I find the reconciliation better.
My needs are very simple. I only use Quicken to track my Checking and Savings accounts. I don't use it to track investments. I don't use the bill pay option or anything related to credit cards. I mainly use the Category Sumnary report.
For me, in terms of what I use Quicken for, all of the versions, including Essentials, would suffice.
Am I happy I upgraded? Yes! Even if we are very basic users, and do not take advantage of the features in 2017, I think it's important to support the product, by periodically upgrading. In this way, people who use more of the features, would be more likely to have them when they need them.
I might feel differently, had I not purchased the upgrade during their 40% sale.
Has anyone used the new corresponding mobile app? The one for Quicken 2015, was really poor. Is the newer mobile app that works with Quicken 2017, any better?
I have set up Quicken for Mac 2017 on my newer MacBook Pro and have kept 2007 on my old MacBook Air. I prefer the way the old version is set up for entering and paying bills so I am going to use 2007 as my main program for paying bills and tracking charges. I will use the newer version only to download investment info and some tracking info.
One more question for Mac Quicken users. How do you print checks? In the Windows version, I had to use a really bad 3rd party program to print the bank set up info, then Quicken would print the key payment info. Can Quicken print the bank info, etc. along with the specific payment details? If it doesn't, are 3rd party programs available to do the "set up" printing? I don't regularly use checks like most people living in this century. I only do this a couple times a year, but it is necessary nevertheless.
It seems to have check printing capability, but I've never used it. Actually, most people don't write checks in this century. https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2014/06/the-rise-and-fall-of-checks/372217/ EFT and use of credit/debit cards has eliminated most check writing. If I really wanted to I could eliminate the last half dozen or so I write each year by using my bank's free bill-pay service.
I totally agree. I think physical payments are dumb, inefficient and archaic. However, I don't have a choice in how vendors accept payment. If there is an electronic option, I always choose it. It's just not always an option. I would love to stop doing this ancient payment method, but it hasn't died yet unfortunately.
I know Quicken will print checks, but the question is how they define printing checks. It's usually a 2 step process. The first is to put all the bank and account info on the check. The second is to put the payment specific info on the check. I know Quicken is capable of step 2, but does it do step 1? If not, is there a 3rd party program that people use?
Not sure I understand your check printing question. I purchased computer checks from a check vendor (literally in the past century.) All the bank information is in magnetic ink on the bottom of the check. Quicken just adds the payee information and dollar amount in the correct spaces.
Thanks for your reply. Yes, you have pre-printed checks from the bank. I have a stack of literal blanks from VersaCheck. They have nothing on the checks themselves. In the Windows Quicken version, I had to pre-print these with my bank info outside of Quicken. Then I would run the checks through Quicken and get the payment info printed.
You may ask why does one do something like this. Businesses do it en masse to customize the info on the check however they want. I also appreciate the flexibility to print ANY account's bank info on the check. Yes, there are ways around this, and it's not required by any means, but since the functionality is there, I'd like to continue to use it.
Doesn't the line use special magnetic ink? Or is that actually unnecessary now that checks are photographed and destroyed rather than being distributed?
No it doesn't use anything special. It's actually surprisingly easy, and I've been printing checks for at least 6 or 7 years now. This is another reasons check payments need to go away because it's so easy to fraud. But again I don't make the rules on what payment methods should be available. If I did, I'd do away with cash and checks completely.
Don't know, but there have been regular updates to 2017 all year, including just this week. Don't know what they will have in the 2018 version and there really isn't any way to provide feedback on what 2017 is doing poorly.
Thanks, I've been using Quicken 2016. Its been ok, not great.
I've been exploring other options, but haven't really liked the rest. Could never get ibank 6 to have the proper balances in each account. Moneyspire looked pricey to try it out plus possible problems with Direct COnnect and certain banks like Wells Fargo charging you for access. Personal Capital is good, but I haven't loved the web interface very much. Prefer using something loaded on my laptop.
This is contrary to my experience. And their tech support has been very responsive and helpful.