Overview

Your Accounts in One Place (1:13)

• Perfect for first-time personal financial software users, Quicken Starter Edition is designed to get you up-and-running quickly
• Make online banking even better -- bring all your online accounts together in one place
• Quickly see where you are spending your money -- and what's left over for you at the end of the month
• Get ahead of bills -- track and pay bills on time
• Make tax time easier by categorizing deductible expenses as you go through the year

Features & Benefits

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See where your money is going (a.k.a. "money management")

Check in anytime to see exactly where your personal finances are at for the month or year. Quicken shows you what you have coming in, going out, and most importantly, what's left over each month to spend or save.

View all your finances in one place¹

Bring your online accounts -- including checking, savings and credit cards-- together all in one place. Avoid the hassle of going to multiple web sites and remembering multiple passwords. With Quicken, you see it all in one place and you need just ONE password.¹

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Pay your bills on time

See a monthly calendar of your paychecks, bills and expenses to help you schedule bills, set reminders and -- most importantly -- help avoid late fees. Easily pay bills from within Quicken using Quicken Bill Pay or a third party bill pay service.²

Save time at tax time - Works with TurboTax³

Mark expenses as tax deductible throughout the year, so you have everything ready come tax time. Quicken Starter Edition also exports your data directly to TurboTax, so you won't have to re-enter the same information twice.³

Take advantage of more connections to more financial institutions

Quicken Starter Edition 2008 connects you to over 5300 banks, brokerages and other financial institutions -- including PayPal. It's easier than ever to truly bring your accounts together in one place.¹

Import your PayPal account transactions into Quicken

Whether it's payments or income -- or both -- Quicken can now import your transaction data directly from PayPal.

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Getting started is easy with Express Setup

Get set up to connect to and download your account information in a few easy steps.

Get free support when you buy, install or upgrade Quicken⁴

If you need help installing or upgrading your new Quicken Personal Finance software, free phone support is available for Quicken Starter Edition 2008 through December 31, 2008. For more information, visit our Help & Support area.

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

If you're not 100% satisfied, return your Quicken Starter Edition Software 2008 with your dated receipt within 60 days of purchase for a refund of the purchase price (Return shipping and handling charges are not included).

• 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 5,800 participating financial institutions as of 1/1/08.
• ² To pay bills in Quicken requires Quicken Bill Pay (sold separately) or a third party bill pay service (fees may apply).
• ³ TurboTax sold separately.
• ⁴ Email, Forums and Chat technical support provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Phone technical support provided Monday -- Friday, 5:00 am -- 5:00 pm PDT. Additional fees may apply.

How to Set Up Quicken

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System Requirements & FAQs

System Requirements

FAQs

Please click below to find answers to these common questions about purchasing Quicken 2008 Personal Finance Software.

If you have additional questions, please visit our Help & Support area or contact Quicken Customer Service. For advice and tips from other Quicken customers, check out the Quicken Community.

• Where can I buy Quicken Starter Edition 2008?
• Can I import existing Quicken data into Quicken Starter Edition?
• Where can I find Quicken Basic?
• Which banks or brokerages do Quicken 2008 products connect to for online financial services, such as online banking, investment tracking and bill payment?
• Are Quicken's online financial services secure?
• How do I update my data from a prior version of Quicken to Quicken 2008?
• Can I convert my data from Microsoft Money to use with Quicken 2008?
• How do I get help or technical support?
• Will Quicken 2008 work with my Palm or Pocket PC device?
• Where can I find information about or purchase the Canadian version of Quicken?
• Can I still pay bills through Quicken even if my bank or brokerage doesn't work with Intuit?
• Can I really pay anyone using Quicken?

Where can I buy Quicken Starter Edition 2008?

You can purchase Quicken Starter Edition 2008 at participating retail stores starting September 9, 2007. Select online retailers are currently pre-selling Quicken Starter Edition 2008. Pre-order from an online retailer today! Just click the "Shop Online Retailers" button above.

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Can I import existing Quicken data into Quicken Starter Edition?

Quicken Starter Edition will not import data from any Quicken product. Existing Quicken users should not purchase Starter Edition 2008. Existing Quicken users should purchase Quicken Deluxe, Premier or Home & Business.

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Where can I find Quicken Basic?

As of August 2007, Intuit is no longer offering new versions of Quicken Basic. Over the past few years, we've added new features and streamlined the Quicken product lineup to make it easier to choose the right product for you. As a result, Quicken Basic will no longer be offered. Click here for more information.

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Which banks or brokerages do Quicken 2008 products connect to for online financial services, such as online banking, investment tracking and bill payment?

The Windows version of Quicken 2008 works with more than 5300 financial institutions¹ (Quicken Mac 2007 works with more than 2,000), making it even easier to bank online, pay bills, transfer funds and download transactions from your bank, credit card or investment accounts. The list of financial institutions is always being updated as more are added, and the online features differ for each institution, and across Windows and Macintosh. For an up-to-date listing of current financial institutions and their online capabilities, see Participating Online Financial Institutions.

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Are Quicken's online financial services secure?

Protecting the privacy and security of your financial information is a top priority at Intuit. Our software products, including Quicken Personal Finance Software, protect your transactions with multiple layers of security so you can bank online with confidence. Quicken online financial features take advantage of advanced encryption and authentication technologies, including Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), digital certificates and RSA encryption to protect your information

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How do I update my data from a prior version of Quicken to Quicken 2008?

Quicken Starter Edition will not import data from any Quicken product. Existing Quicken users should not purchase Starter Edition 2008. Existing Quicken users should purchase Quicken Deluxe, Premier or Home & Business.

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Can I convert my data from Microsoft Money to use with Quicken Starter Edition 2008?

No. Quicken Starter Edition will not import data from any Quicken product or Microsoft Money

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How do I get help or technical support?

The Quicken.com Help & Support  area can help you get technical answers quickly and easily. Visit this area for help options, frequently asked questions and more. Plus, with Quicken 2008, you get access to free phone support if you need help installing your new software or need upgrade support. Available through December 31, 2008 for 2008 versions of Quicken personal finance software.² For more information, visit the Quicken.com Help & Support .

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Will Quicken 2008 work with my Palm or Pocket PC device?

Pocket Quicken for Palm OS and Pocket PC handhelds is available from www.pocketquicken.com and from the install CD. Pocket Quicken helps you keep your Quicken information up-to-date wherever you go. It allows you to capture and categorize transactions while away from Quicken and provides instant access to your balances, transactions and more.

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Where can I find information or purchase the Canadian version of Quicken?

The Canadian version of Quicken is not available on Quicken.com which only sells the U.S. version. Go to http://www.quicken.ca for information about available Quicken products for Canada.

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Can I still pay bills through Quicken even if my bank or brokerage doesn't work with Intuit?

Yes. Quicken Bill Pay³ works with any U.S. bank or brokerage account with check writing privileges. Quicken Bill Pay allows you to pay bills the way you want by allowing you to set up to 10 payment accounts. Take the hassle out of manually writing checks and pay all of your bills from one place using Quicken Bill Pay. Internet access and fees apply.

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Can I really pay anyone using Quicken?

Yes. Once your Quicken account is set up for online payments through Quicken Bill Pay³, you can send payments to any person or company in the U.S. If they aren't set up to receive electronic payments, then Quicken Bill Pay will automatically mail a paper check to them -- whether it's your phone company or your neighbor. Internet access and fees apply.

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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 5,322 participating financial institutions as of 6/05/07.
• ² Email, Forums and Chat technical support provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Phone technical support provided Monday - Friday, 5:00 am - 5:00 pm PDT. Additional fees may apply.
• ³ To pay bills in Quicken requires Quicken Bill Pay (sold separately) or a third party bill pay service (fees may apply).