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Quicken Starter Edition 2012

"I found the program really easy to download, open and use."

Simplify and organize your money

Key features and benefits:
  • Easily organize your bank and credit card accounts, all in one place
  • Stay on top of your bills

View your accounts in one place1

Now you can see all your accounts in one place with just ONE password, and avoid the hassle of going to multiple websites. Quicken automatically downloads your income and expenses from your bank and credit card accounts, so you don't have to enter transactions manually. SEE IT

See exactly where your money's going with auto categorization!

See exactly where your money's going

Quicken automatically categorizes expenses like groceries, entertainment, and more, so you don't have to edit them manually. SEE IT

Getting started is a breeze

Getting started is a breeze

Step-by-step guidance helps you get up-and-running on Quicken Starter Edition fast. Just answer a few simple questions; we'll show you how Quicken works,and what to do next. You'll see your financial picture come quickly into focus.

Updated for 2012: Plan, and stay on, a budget

Updated for 2012: Plan, and stay on, a budget

We make it easy to get on a budget you can live with. Quicken automatically sets up budget goals based on what you've spent in the past. You can customize your plan, and we'll track your progress. SEE IT

Updated for 2012: Never miss a bill

Updated for 2012: Never miss a bill

Quicken automatically creates bill reminders for you based on your previous bills; you can customize or add reminders as needed. Then, Quicken alerts you when bills are coming up, so you can pay them on time and avoid late fees.
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NEW! Stay on top of your day to day finances

Stay on top of your day-to-day finances

Our cash flow graph gives you a clear picture of what's coming in, what's going out, and how much you have left to spend or save. SEE IT

Easily uncover any unusual account activity

It's easy to review your transactions, so you can quickly spot anything that looks inaccurate or out of place. If a transaction requires follow-up, you can flag it with a reminder.

Simplify taxes with TurboTax

Simplify taxes with TurboTax2

Quicken 2012 pairs perfectly with TurboTax to save you time. Export your data directly to TurboTax to prepare your taxes more accurately.

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

If you're not 100% satisfied, return your Quicken Starter Edition 2012 personal finance software with your dated receipt within 60 days of purchase for a refund of the purchase price (return shipping and handling charges not included).

Enjoy free support when you buy, install or upgrade Quicken

Enjoy free support when you buy, install or upgrade Quicken3

Answers are just a call or click away; take advantage of Quicken customer service, now FREE. And no more waiting for call-backs; we'll connect you on your first call.

Easily import from Microsoft Money

Easily import from Microsoft® Money4

If you've been using Microsoft Money personal finance software, we can help you transfer your valuable financial information to Quicken.4 With our easy-to-use Data Converter tool, you'll be up-and-running with Quicken in practically no time.

New and improved

Starter Edition 2012 offers:
  • Better budgeting
  • New larger font option
  • And more
Better budgeting

Better budgeting

It's easier to set goals, save more, and stay in control of your finances with the fully redesigned budget tool. LEARN MORE

New larger font option

New larger font option

See Quicken the way you want to, with the new larger font mode.
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Enhanced Transactions

Enhanced Transactions

Save time by auto-accepting your transactions. There is no need to manually accept each transaction. SEE IT

Improved bill and income reminders

Improved bill and income reminders

Tracking your bills is easier than ever. We've streamlined the way you set up bill and income reminders. SEE IT

Better overall performance

Better overall performance

We've fine-tuned Quicken to make it even easier to manage your personal finances.

Watch a Short Video

Quicken provides the guidance you need to stay on top
of your finances. We'll show you how.
See how Quicken works video

Watch the video (1:44)

Windows system requirements

Here's what you'll need to run Quicken 2012 for Windows ...
Processor 1 GHz
Operating System Windows XP SP2+, Vista, Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit)
Memory 1 GB
Hard Disk Space Up to 450 MB free space; up to 1 GB if .NET not installed
Display 1024x768 or higher resolution
CD-ROM Drive Required
Internet 56 Kbps (broadband recommended for online services)
Printer Any printer compatible with Windows XP SP2 or later
Additional Software Microsoft .NET 2.0 or later (included in Quicken installer)
Windows Installer 3.1 (included in Quicken installer)
Internet Explorer 6.0 or later (included in Quicken installer)

Help and support

Help and Support Enjoy free support when you buy, install,
or upgrade Quicken

If you need help purchasing, installing, or upgrading your new
Quicken personal finance software, free phone support is available.

You can also:

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for Mac
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[1] Online features require Internet access and are subject to change. Services vary among participating financial institutions or other parties and may be subject to application approval, additional terms, conditions and fees. More than 12,000 participating financial institutions as of 8/1/2010.

[2] TurboTax sold separately. Works with the CD/download versions of TurboTax Basic, Deluxe, Premier, and Home & Business.

[3] Email, Forums and Chat technical support provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, subject to occasional downtime. Phone technical support provided Monday–Friday, 5:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Pacific time.

[4] Quicken imports from Microsoft Money 2007 and 2008 editions.