Money 2002 Financial Suite

• Platform:   Windows 98 / NT / 2000 / XP / Me
• Media: CD-ROM
• Item Quantity: 1

While the setup wizard makes getting started extremely easy, take note that many features require users to have a Microsoft Passport account. Without this account number, users are unable to access some of the cooler Web features available in Money 2002. Disabling this feature is complicated, and ignoring it is virtually impossible as you are constantly being asked to sign in to Passport.

That said, many of the new features that make Money a worthwhile upgrade revolve around better Web integration and online services. The new MoneySide bar follows you around as you surf the Web, providing you with access to your financial data as you shop, invest or pay bills. You can also synchronise your Money data with MSN Money, which allows for up-to-date investing, banking and financial planning information. Other improvements show up in the areas of report and chart creation, as well as the ability to send these reports via e-mail. Finally, a new Bill Setup and Edit feature offers a central location for tracking your bills and making electronic payments.

One of the great things about Money 2002 Financial Suite is that you can use it as much or as little as you like. For example, if you just want to see how much a holiday will affect your monthly budget, the program offers a one-time expense feature to use during that month. If, on the other hand, you'd rather create a six-month plan to purchase a new SUV, Money 2002 will help you set up a budget to account for this expense over time.

Overall, Money 2002 Financial Suite is a strong and dependable tool for managing your money, which can only lead to financial gain. --Gisele Toueg

Manufacturer's Description
Microsoft Money 2002 is an easy-to-use personal finance management software application that helps you manage your personal finances, including balancing your chequebook, budgeting, reducing debt, planning for the future, and managing your investments and taxes. Money Setup Assistant walks you through initial setup and gets you up and running within minutes. Money Help, the Money user guide, and how-to videos make it easy to get the most out of Microsoft Money.

You can recover accidentally deleted transactions, mark transactions with a "follow-up" flag, and view date ranges. There are improved online bill payment features, an improved setup wizard, and an enhanced Pocket PC Detector that makes setup and synchronization easy. You will enjoy a personalized Web experience with tight integration with the MSN network and other Microsoft partner affiliate Web sites. There is also automatic connection to banks, with ongoing, automatic updates to account registers, even when you are not working in Money.

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