Can someone recommend a good personal finance software program? I have not seen anything with great ratings!?
I'm trying to find a good basic financial planning software program that can help me keep up with household accounts and expenses. I would also like to learn about (beginner level) investing. I am looking for a software program or programs that can do this that other people like and have tried successfully. I've read reviews of various programs on a few major consumer sites and I find myself more confused than when I started. I need to balance the checkbooks, do taxes, calculate interest, watch regular payments and try some beginning investments. I'd really appreciate any ideas and direction you can point me in. Thank you!
Personal Finance - 5 Answers
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no,sorry
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microsoft money. i use it.
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Quicken is the best..
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we use microsoft Money and it seems to do everything that you are looking for. I think we have the step up version and not just the basic one though because of the investments.
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Quicken or Microsoft Money will work. Personally I use Quicken but the only thing I don't like about it is they make you upgrade to the latest and greatest every couple years. I had 2003 version but they stopped supporting it and cut off the online functionality so I had to upgrade even though 2003 did everything I needed...oh well. Not sure if Money does the same thing or not. Oh yeah, Quicken doesn't handle Savings Bonds very well.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
What personal finance software should I buy
What personal finance software should I buy?
I am looking for a personal finance program for budgeting and tracking investments but everything I look into seems to track everything monthly. I get paid bi-monthly and want to budget bi-monthly. Anyone have any recommendations?
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sure just use the monthly calculators but insert everything at half there value!!!
I am looking for a personal finance program for budgeting and tracking investments but everything I look into seems to track everything monthly. I get paid bi-monthly and want to budget bi-monthly. Anyone have any recommendations?
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sure just use the monthly calculators but insert everything at half there value!!!
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
How do I answer an interview for the Academy of Finance
How do I answer an interview for the Academy of Finance?
I have an interview for a finance program in high school. How would I answer them even if I have to lie about it to sound good? (probable interview questions according to others) strenghth/weakness? Why I want to be in it? Why do I want a career in business and finance? experience?
Careers & Employment - 1 Answers
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POSSIBLE ANSWERS TO CRITICAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS WHAT TYPE OF JOB ARE YOU SEEKING? Response- Give information related to the industry, company, or type of job to show that you have definite immediate objectives and well-thought-out, long-range plans. NEVER say you “just need a job,†or that you “will do anything.†WHY DO YOU THINK YOU MIGHT LIKE TO WORK FOR ME? Response- Indicate that you know the organization and its reputation, that you have long-range goals, and that there is a match between you and the organization. Show that you make logical decisions and plan your future carefully. DO NOT use simple generalizations (good company, treat employees well, valuable experience, etc.). NEVER say that their organization has the highest salaries in the area. WHY DO YOU PLAN TO LEAVE YOUR PRESENT JOB? Response- You want an opportunity to perform, learn, and develop. You desire more responsibility and high salary potential. NEVER tell personal or emotional problems to answer this question. TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF. Response- Indicate only your experience, accomplishments, and skills relevant to the job you are seeking. DO NOT make the mistake of giving your entire life history. WHAT KIND OF SALARY DO YOU EXPECT TO RECEIVE? Response- Until you have a clear understanding of the job, do not offer a figure. Ask for time to mutually explore the position and your qualifications. Quoting a low figure can mean many years of work to reach the proper salary level or having the organization say it wants a person with a little more experience. Try to determine salary ranges for the position you want BEFORE the interview. Career Development staff, individuals working in the field, or library resources can help you in this determination. Indicate that you would consider a reasonable offer consistent with the area's cost of living and your responsibility and authority. WHAT IS YOUR OPINION OF YOUR PRESENT BOSS OR CO-WORKERS? Response- Indicate the nature and responsibility of your work. Answer objectively and avoid personal opinions-be positive. Do not knock others. WHAT ARE YOUR GREATEST STRENGTHS? Response- Provide work-related strengths and give examples of your success in previous work, school, or community activities. Broad, general statements (hard worker, good education, willingness to learn, good rapport with people, etc.) are not as helpful as specific examples. WHAT ARE YOUR CHIEF LIABILITIES? Response- Everyone has at least one liability; you may have several. Be aware of your weaknesses, mention a few, but definitely follow each weakness with a positive statement about what you have done or plan to do to overcome the liability. You may want to mention a liability you had several years ago but have successfully corrected. AVOID unsolved weaknesses.
I have an interview for a finance program in high school. How would I answer them even if I have to lie about it to sound good? (probable interview questions according to others) strenghth/weakness? Why I want to be in it? Why do I want a career in business and finance? experience?
Careers & Employment - 1 Answers
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POSSIBLE ANSWERS TO CRITICAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS WHAT TYPE OF JOB ARE YOU SEEKING? Response- Give information related to the industry, company, or type of job to show that you have definite immediate objectives and well-thought-out, long-range plans. NEVER say you “just need a job,†or that you “will do anything.†WHY DO YOU THINK YOU MIGHT LIKE TO WORK FOR ME? Response- Indicate that you know the organization and its reputation, that you have long-range goals, and that there is a match between you and the organization. Show that you make logical decisions and plan your future carefully. DO NOT use simple generalizations (good company, treat employees well, valuable experience, etc.). NEVER say that their organization has the highest salaries in the area. WHY DO YOU PLAN TO LEAVE YOUR PRESENT JOB? Response- You want an opportunity to perform, learn, and develop. You desire more responsibility and high salary potential. NEVER tell personal or emotional problems to answer this question. TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF. Response- Indicate only your experience, accomplishments, and skills relevant to the job you are seeking. DO NOT make the mistake of giving your entire life history. WHAT KIND OF SALARY DO YOU EXPECT TO RECEIVE? Response- Until you have a clear understanding of the job, do not offer a figure. Ask for time to mutually explore the position and your qualifications. Quoting a low figure can mean many years of work to reach the proper salary level or having the organization say it wants a person with a little more experience. Try to determine salary ranges for the position you want BEFORE the interview. Career Development staff, individuals working in the field, or library resources can help you in this determination. Indicate that you would consider a reasonable offer consistent with the area's cost of living and your responsibility and authority. WHAT IS YOUR OPINION OF YOUR PRESENT BOSS OR CO-WORKERS? Response- Indicate the nature and responsibility of your work. Answer objectively and avoid personal opinions-be positive. Do not knock others. WHAT ARE YOUR GREATEST STRENGTHS? Response- Provide work-related strengths and give examples of your success in previous work, school, or community activities. Broad, general statements (hard worker, good education, willingness to learn, good rapport with people, etc.) are not as helpful as specific examples. WHAT ARE YOUR CHIEF LIABILITIES? Response- Everyone has at least one liability; you may have several. Be aware of your weaknesses, mention a few, but definitely follow each weakness with a positive statement about what you have done or plan to do to overcome the liability. You may want to mention a liability you had several years ago but have successfully corrected. AVOID unsolved weaknesses.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
How important is calculus in the study of finance
How important is calculus in the study of finance?
I'm studying calculus right now because it's a pre-requisite for the finance program I'd like to attend. I'm doing well with it, but I'm curious as to just how important knowing calculus is when studying finance.
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It depends on what you plan to do in finance - it is certainly important to know for statistics and if you are interested in understanding things like forcasting it is very important. So the answer is use - calculus is important for finance. good luck!!!
I'm studying calculus right now because it's a pre-requisite for the finance program I'd like to attend. I'm doing well with it, but I'm curious as to just how important knowing calculus is when studying finance.
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It depends on what you plan to do in finance - it is certainly important to know for statistics and if you are interested in understanding things like forcasting it is very important. So the answer is use - calculus is important for finance. good luck!!!
Thursday, September 1, 2011
How much math does a Phd in Finance need
How much math does a Phd in Finance need?
I'm an economics major and I know that a Phd in econ would require linear algebra, differential equations and real analysis, and the work requires countless proofs. Unfortunately I simply do not have the mathematical talent required for graduate economics. I am wondering if there are any finance graduate programs (that is not mathematical finance or financial engineering) that would not require the same level of math as an econ phd.
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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The finance Master's students in my upper division math course have to take all those classes and more. In fact several are enrolled in graduate level math courses. They would basically qualify for a math minor. I'm sure a Ph.D. students need at least what my finance students do.
I'm an economics major and I know that a Phd in econ would require linear algebra, differential equations and real analysis, and the work requires countless proofs. Unfortunately I simply do not have the mathematical talent required for graduate economics. I am wondering if there are any finance graduate programs (that is not mathematical finance or financial engineering) that would not require the same level of math as an econ phd.
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The finance Master's students in my upper division math course have to take all those classes and more. In fact several are enrolled in graduate level math courses. They would basically qualify for a math minor. I'm sure a Ph.D. students need at least what my finance students do.
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