What's the best personal finance program for Mac?

[DesignIt]

Just got my new powerbook a couple months ago and trying to find a good home finance program. Any recommendations?

 

[fayans]

I am not sure if this is the best for you but Cashbox does a good job for simple debit/credit accounting.

 

[~Shard~]

Quicken is always good as well.

 

[DesignIt]

Quicken is always good as well.

I read the reviews of Quicken Deluxe 2006 and they weren't very good. =\ I was ready to get it too.

 

[radiantm3]

I've gone through a few in the past and my vote would have to go to iBank. http://iggsoftware.com/index.php

Version 2 is still in beta, but it is a very nice app. However I think it's currently having 10.4.3 issues.

I'm a version 1 user patiently waiting for v2 to be released from beta.

 

[~Shard~]

I read the reviews of Quicken Deluxe 2006 and they weren't very good. =\ I was ready to get it too.

It meets my somewhat-limited needs just fine, and I got it for free - perhaps that's why I'm not too critical of it.

Yeah, I could see where the reviews wouldn't be anything too amazing for it, as it is nothing special. Nonetheless, it works for me which is all I care about.

 

[DesignIt]

I've gone through a few in the past and my vote would have to go to iBank. http://iggsoftware.com/index.php

Version 2 is still in beta, but it is a very nice app. However I think it's currently having 10.4.3 issues.

I'm a version 1 user patiently waiting for v2 to be released from beta.

I downloaded the trial version will read up on it this weekend. THanks!!

 

[~Shard~]

I downloaded the trial version will read up on it this weekend. THanks!!

I hadn't heard of this one either, I might give it a try myself! Thanks for the link.

 

[Sun Baked]

Just got my new powerbook a couple months ago and trying to find a good home finance program. Any recommendations?

You have to also mention whether you need something simple -- ie, checkbook/savings only, or...

Something to do online banking/checkwriting, tie in your stocks, etc. -- or, something in the middle.

 

[fayans]

Just to add

You have to also mention whether you need something simple -- ie, checkbook/savings only, or...

Cashbox is good enough and it's FREE.

Something to do online banking/checkwriting, tie in your stocks, etc. -- or, something in the middle.

iBank would be a better choice but its a shareware.

 

[reh]

I use and love Checkbook.

 

[DesignIt]

Just to add


Cashbox is good enough and it's FREE.


iBank would be a better choice but its a shareware.

I tried to go to the Cashbox link you put up and it wouldn't come up.

I am looking for something pretty simple for now. The most complex it would get is, we just bought a property and will be using it for a rental. Other than that, pretty basic stuff. REally, even the Banking program that comes with Excel would suffice. I was just looking for something with a bit more to it. I think Ibank might fit the bill. I especially like it cuz it's geared for a mac.

 

[reh]

I wouldn't use iBank just because of the silly name. That iThing is getting really old.

 

[fayans]

I tried to go to the Cashbox link you put up and it wouldn't come up...

Here's the link:http://wbyoung.ambitiouslemon.com/cashbox/

 

[DesignIt]

I wouldn't use iBank just because of the silly name. That iThing is getting really old.

ibank shmibank. who cares. if it works im on it.

besides, i think they use it to let people know that it is seamless with macs. not like microsoft money or quicken etc.

 

[DesignIt]

Here's the link:http://wbyoung.ambitiouslemon.com/cashbox/

This link worked. THanks. I will look at this one tomorrow.

 

[fayans]

ibank shmibank. who cares. if it works im on it.

besides, i think they use it to let people know that it is seamless with macs. not like microsoft money or quicken etc.

iBank definitely has more features i.e. portfolio management than that of Cashbox.

Well, when you pay peanuts you get monkeys.

 

[reh]

ibank shmibank. who cares. if it works im on it.

besides, i think they use it to let people know that it is seamless with macs. not like microsoft money or quicken etc.

Well, I'd look into Checkbook. It's made for the Mac as well.

 

[yg17]

I use and love Checkbook.

Same here. Been using it for a few years and love it

 

[emw]

I've been very happy with Quicken (currently on 2006). Like ~Shard~ I got it free, so I can't complain, but I don't have any problems with it. It's fairly comprehensive.

 

[~Shard~]

I've been very happy with Quicken (currently on 2006). Like ~Shard~ I got it free, so I can't complain, but I don't have any problems with it. It's fairly comprehensive.

Yep, like I said, I found it to be comprehensive enough to meet my needs. But there are a lot of advanced features and functionality which I never use - perhaps that's where the program falls short, but I wouldn't know.

 

[wdlove]

I have used Quicken for over ten years now. Meets all of my needs perfectly. I consider it to be an awesome program.

 

[Le Big Mac]

I've been very happy with Quicken (currently on 2006). Like ~Shard~ I got it free, so I can't complain, but I don't have any problems with it. It's fairly comprehensive.

I know Quicken Mac has plenty of shortcomings, but how is 2006? Any more stable and less buggy? I'm considering an upgrade from 2003. Seems about time.

 

[alien]

I just stumbled across Spendthrift. Apparently it's free (or "postcardware" whatever that means). Has anyone tried this or have any oppinions on it? I'm looking to start tracking my finances as well and would like to find a good program (preferably free) too.