Unlike Money, Quicken doesn't blend its retirement, college savings, and other financial-goal planners into an integrated whole-life planner. We're also disappointed that Quicken hasn't beefed up its planning features, an area in which it has historically trailed Money. Unfortunately, unlike Money, Quicken still won't automatically upload data in the background whenever you're online, so you must either schedule updates or do them manually. Online setup now integrates with every account register for easier access to your data, and you can schedule automatic downloads to gather current financial information, from stock prices to online bank statements.
Quicken's few enhancements are worthwhile. And if you use a Mac, it's even better: Quicken, unlike Money, comes in a Mac version. For day-to-day money management, Quicken 2003 matches Money. You can also use Quicken to easily build and track a budget, schedule payments in advance, or analyze your financial situation with Quicken's 24 reports.
Bill payment is as simple as ever, you can balance accounts in seconds, and Quicken's built-in collaboration with Intuit's TurboTax permits faster tax preparation. The core of Quicken 2003 Deluxe, its new look notwithstanding, remains essentially unchanged. Stick with it, though in the end, you'll appreciate this cleaner, sleeker Quicken. Longtime users may find this new interface disconcerting at first and may have trouble finding things on occasion. New tabs in each register account offer quick analytical views, such as a bar chart for income vs. Current Quicken users should seriously consider upgrading to 2003 if only for the new interface, and sophisticated investors should head for Quicken's Premier edition.Īs before, you can also access any of your account registers for, say, your checking account, by clicking the account's name in the Account Bar. All said, both apps do a stellar job of tracking your finances, but Money's superior service and support make it our Editors' Choice. In fact, Quicken's interface looks significantly cleaner than Money 2003's. Quicken 2003 Deluxe's $60 (before a $20 rebate for upgrades) updated interface is easier to navigate and delivers even more information without cluttering your screen. Intuit has finally given its personal finance program a makeover. Current Quicken users should seriously consider upgrading to 2003 if only for the new interface, and sophisticated investors should head for Quicken's Premier edition. Intuit has given its personal finance program a makeover.
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