There are a lot of implications regarding the discontinuation of Microsoft Money. Such as 'what happens next', 'upgrade paths' etc.
Some FAQ's can be found on the moneymvps.org website:
In addition to these, a number of other questions or comments will be unclear. Above all, remember that even though the product may be discontinued, you can still use it. In January 2011, aggregated bank downloads and quotes are likely to be turned off, but most other features should continue to work.
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Showing posts with label FAQ Article. Show all posts
Showing posts with label FAQ Article. Show all posts
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
New articles to moneymvps.org in recent weeks
Haven't done one of these updates in a while, so below is a list of new articles to the http://moneymvps.org/ site in recent weeks (well, months).
I have a few articles which are on my list to write, but any suggestions for new ones are always welcome. Don't forget I am based in the UK, so things such as IRAs, the US tax system etc may prove difficult for me to write. However, submitted articles (so long as they fit in the general ethos of the site) are welcome.
The date below is the date I created the article. It may have gone through a revision since the original creation date.
I have a few articles which are on my list to write, but any suggestions for new ones are always welcome. Don't forget I am based in the UK, so things such as IRAs, the US tax system etc may prove difficult for me to write. However, submitted articles (so long as they fit in the general ethos of the site) are welcome.
The date below is the date I created the article. It may have gone through a revision since the original creation date.
| Faq | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 525 | Searching for transactions without categories | 04 November 2007 |
| 524 | Money Insights Settings | 19 October 2007 |
| 523 | What are Money Insights | 19 October 2007 |
| 522 | Statement from Microsoft about Product Registration | 30 September 2007 |
| 521 | Statement from Microsoft about Product Activation | 30 September 2007 |
| 520 | Missing Invoice Designer Templates after upgrade | 30 September 2007 |
| 519 | What happens if I do not activate Money Plus | 30 September 2007 |
| 518 | Money Plus Rebate Coupon Wording | 21 September 2007 |
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Money plus rebate form
I saw a question a few days ago which asked what was on the rebate form that you get after an online purchase.
This was an interesting question.... how do you read the small print, when you can't see the small print until after you've made the purchase?
So, I made a copy of the text (but not the form...), and put it in an article.
This was an interesting question.... how do you read the small print, when you can't see the small print until after you've made the purchase?
So, I made a copy of the text (but not the form...), and put it in an article.
Thursday, August 09, 2007
New articles on moneymvps.org site
I had a major day of putting up new information on the main FAQ site yesterday, which included the following new articles:
It is anticipated that article 510 (known bug fixes) will be expanded as more are discovered.
Certain articles I always produce for each new version, such as the list of default categories and currencies.
- Bills Insight - Article 511
- Spending Insight - Article 510
- Known bug fixes in Microsoft Money Plus (2008) - Article 509
- Currencies in Microsoft Money Plus (2008) - Article 508
- Default Categories in the US 2008 (Money Plus) Versions - Article 507
- Special Offers for Microsoft Money Plus 2008 - Article 506
- Cash Flow Insight - Article 505
- Linking from transactions to external documents or images - Article 504
- Activation in Microsoft Money Plus 2008 - Article 502
It is anticipated that article 510 (known bug fixes) will be expanded as more are discovered.
Certain articles I always produce for each new version, such as the list of default categories and currencies.
Money Plus (2008) Insights
Now that the trial versions of Microsoft Money Plus have been released, more information on the product can be discovered.
Insights
One of the newest items is what could be considered the re-introduction of Money Express, but under the guise of 'Insights'.
Insights provide you with the ability to see information about bills, spending and cash flow from outside of the program. There are three insights in the program, and a brief summary can be see in the articles below
Insights
One of the newest items is what could be considered the re-introduction of Money Express, but under the guise of 'Insights'.
Insights provide you with the ability to see information about bills, spending and cash flow from outside of the program. There are three insights in the program, and a brief summary can be see in the articles below
Insights do not require you to have Money running, as the program uses your Money file directly. It lives in the taskbar on the Windows screen, highlighting you to alerts as required.
Options within these insights are limited. They are designed to provide pertinent data to allow you to go into the Money file if something needs to be done.
When some of the MVPs were in Redmond earlier in the year, we did see some of the prototype work here, and it is good to see that some of the things we saw made it into the program.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Comparison of Money Plus 2008 products
Yesterday, I gathered some information and put together the page which shows the differences between the new Microsoft Money Plus (2008) versions. You can see this at FAQ Article 499.
It is a simple comparison which only shows some of the features in each product. Until we get our hands on the product, it is hard to know exactly what everything means.
In addition, FAQ Article 500 lists what is new in the product. There's not much there yet, but the 'Insights' feature looks interesting, and there will be a separate article on that later on.
It is a simple comparison which only shows some of the features in each product. Until we get our hands on the product, it is hard to know exactly what everything means.
In addition, FAQ Article 500 lists what is new in the product. There's not much there yet, but the 'Insights' feature looks interesting, and there will be a separate article on that later on.
Monday, July 30, 2007
Money 2008 Information Filtering through
Information on Money 2008 is now starting to filter out, through retail websites such as Amazon and CostCo.
Some snippets of information gathered:
Some snippets of information gathered:
- System Requirements - see FAQ Article 489
- Money Plus Home and Business - Retail Link
- Money Plus Premium - Retail Link
- Money Plus Deluxe - Retail Link
- It appears that there will be online activation for this product. More details as I get it
- The naming is slightly different from previous years - for example, Money Plus Deluxe or Money Plus Deluxe 2008
- Release date expected around the end of August.
More information will be provided over the coming weeks.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Money 2006 with Windows Mobile Device Center on Vista
My Xbox360 is broken - three red lights of death appear on the console, and it is already at the repair centre. Hopefully things will be fixed because it has been great fun over the last year.
So, in the meantime, I decided to go through my 'to do' list for the Money site, and I came across one that was entitled 'Registry Fix for MS Money 2006 and MS Money for PocketPC 2006 in Windows Vista with Windows Mobile Device Center' - wow... long title name, but says exactly what it's about. I'd had it in my to do list for quite a while, but managed to get around to putting it online
This article was written by scottyfunshack@hotmail.com, who had fixed an issue using said programs (MS Money 2006, MS Money for POcket PC 2006, Windows Vista and Windows Mobile Device Center).
It also addresses some issues what some people have had with errors in ActiveDsk.dll (see FAQ Article 486.
As always, articles related to MS Money and its associated programs are always welcome. There is a contact link at the base of each of my FAQ site pages.
So, in the meantime, I decided to go through my 'to do' list for the Money site, and I came across one that was entitled 'Registry Fix for MS Money 2006 and MS Money for PocketPC 2006 in Windows Vista with Windows Mobile Device Center' - wow... long title name, but says exactly what it's about. I'd had it in my to do list for quite a while, but managed to get around to putting it online
This article was written by scottyfunshack@hotmail.com, who had fixed an issue using said programs (MS Money 2006, MS Money for POcket PC 2006, Windows Vista and Windows Mobile Device Center).
It also addresses some issues what some people have had with errors in ActiveDsk.dll (see FAQ Article 486.
As always, articles related to MS Money and its associated programs are always welcome. There is a contact link at the base of each of my FAQ site pages.
Friday, June 08, 2007
Trio of new articles
Three new articles this morning - one is a calculation article, the other two are some obscure problems that can occur (one with Money, the other with MSN Money (but can also affect Money)).
Hope they're useful to someone.
Article 484
How weekly amounts are extrapolated to yearly amounts in the budget
Article 483
Setup was unable to install some of the components needed to run Money
Article 482
Unable to sign into Windows Live with Windows 98 or ME
Hope they're useful to someone.
Article 484
How weekly amounts are extrapolated to yearly amounts in the budget
Article 483
Setup was unable to install some of the components needed to run Money
Article 482
Unable to sign into Windows Live with Windows 98 or ME
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Installation,
MSN Money,
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Friday, May 04, 2007
Depreciation and Appreciation
When buying assets, such as vehicles, the price of the asset may depreciate over time. Although it's not strictly necessary to put this into Microsoft money, you may want to avoid sharp dips in your 'net worth' by recording the asset and then writing off the value over time.
In FAQ Article 474, I mention the use of appreciation/dereciation and how to record it in the program. In the following article, it can be used as a mechanism of writing off the value of an asset bought for cash.
Of course, in a non-business scenario, choosing a period to write off an asset is very subjective. When I do it, I typically do it by writing off a nominal amount each month, and then reducing this nominal amount each year. It the asset ever hits a zero value, then I stop depreciating it.
With house price appreciation, then I typically use a fixed amount each quarter. However I review the asset value each year to make sure I haven't got it totally wrong. Recently having my house on the market has enabled me to put in a very accurate valuation (accurate to the point I knew how much someone was willing to pay for it).
In FAQ Article 474, I mention the use of appreciation/dereciation and how to record it in the program. In the following article, it can be used as a mechanism of writing off the value of an asset bought for cash.
Of course, in a non-business scenario, choosing a period to write off an asset is very subjective. When I do it, I typically do it by writing off a nominal amount each month, and then reducing this nominal amount each year. It the asset ever hits a zero value, then I stop depreciating it.
With house price appreciation, then I typically use a fixed amount each quarter. However I review the asset value each year to make sure I haven't got it totally wrong. Recently having my house on the market has enabled me to put in a very accurate valuation (accurate to the point I knew how much someone was willing to pay for it).
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