Review: Quicken 2010 Deluxe

I have used Quicken for seven years.   I started out with Quicken 2001 back in 2003.  In July 2008 I upgraded to a newer (used) computer and could not locate my Quicken CDs so I ended up moving to Quicken 2008.

In March, AJ and I went in together on a new desktop computer, and once again I could not locate my Quicken CD! I combed the house and looked everywhere it could have been.  I also could not find my Peachtree disks so obviously I put them both someplace safe so I could easily locate them. Unfortunately I have a bad habit of “hiding” things from myself in the attempt to keep them safe.

I ended up purchasing the new version: Quicken Deluxe 2010*.  You can also download this version of Quicken: Download: Quicken Deluxe 2010*

It is very simple to convert your old data into the new software, and within minutes of installing I was working on our finances.

My Favorite Things About QUICKEN DELUXE 2010

One huge thing: Quicken finally caught up with the rest of the software world – with 2010 you can now use CTRL-C to copy and CTRL-V to paste! Previously CTRL-V voided the transaction, so you had to use, iirc, SHIFT-CTRL-V.  I don’t remember what CTRL-C did, but it was a hassle each time to have to try to remember where and when I could not use these time saving key commands.

When I upgraded from version 2001 to From version 2001 to 2008, I found that Quicken included a new section within splits: tags.  I used this section only occasionally. I did find it helpful to differentiate vehicles.  Or to tag which of Mr. A’s businesses I was attributing an expense toward.

But mostly I found it only made for an additional keystroke, one more tab to hit on my way to the description field.

In the upgrade from 2008 to 2010, Quicken eliminated this tag field. That’s great, but how to determine which vehicle was being repaired, getting gasoline, etc.?   Thankfully they set up the new software to accommodate tags. Now your category looks like this: Auto:Fuel/Chevy

Whereas before it would have in category: Auto:Fuel and Chevy in the tag field.

I like the new setup.

For 2010 Deluxe Intuit also brought back “smart find”. At least that’s what I call it.  In the 2001 one version, if I needed to search for a currency amount, I learned if I highlighted a dollar amount then clicked Find, the settings were already set to look for currency.  If I wanted to search Payee name, click on the Payee field, then click Find and the search box opened all ready to find a Payee.  Unfortunately in 2008, this search option did not exist. Instead, you had to select the field you wanted to search each and every time. Happily, smart find is back in 2010.

I can’t really think of anything negative to say about Quicken Deluxe 2010.

As with most software programs, I don’t know all the ways to use Quicken Deluxe 2010 and I wish I had more time to explore the program. I have never taken the time to set up the budget feature, but I think it would be helpful in retrieving monthly reports.  Quicken does help me categorize all our expenses which is important to me. I cannot imagine not knowing where our money went in a given time period.

Do you use Quicken?  What do you like about it?

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3 thoughts on “Review: Quicken 2010 Deluxe

  1. Sounds like Quicken is becoming more like Quickbooks. A lot of these new features have been part of Quickbooks for a while now. Does it allow you to reconcile with an online bank yet? That’s my biggest gripe with QB, I can’t automatically reconcile my bank accounts. I hate that part of personal finance!

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  2. I’ve been using Quicken for about 5 yrs now and really like it. I also wish I had the time to explore more of the capabilities – I’ve search for tutorial videos, but haven’t found too much.

    I love running different reports to track how things are doing, where things are going, etc.

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  3. I used to have Quicken on my old computer. It came installed as a basic trial version and I loved it. I haven’t ever replaced it, but posts like these make me think maybe I should get to it. Especially with the few new features added.

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