Review by David R. Bess

Despite the negative reviews, I took a chance on upgrading from 2006. I’m glad I did. In fact, I can’t remember ever having regretted purchasing a newer Quicken product. There are a few features for 2007 that are notable:nnThe graphics have been completely revised and updated. For some people the charts and colors may not be that big of a deal, but for me I benefit from seeing my finances in picture form. This change alone would have been worth the price.

The online update feature has been streamlined and improved. In 2006 the online update of accounts was a little cumbersome, especially if more than one bank was used. With 2007, multiple banks are processed easily.

The check register has more features for making entries. The tabs are easier to read and offer more options for each transaction.

Reports and other screens within Quicken when minimized are easier to restore. In previous version of Quicken once a window was minimized, it was difficult to find it. In this version, each minimized window displays as a tab at the bottom of the screen. Switching between windows is a breeze.

While other people may believe large, sweeping changes are only worth the price of an upgrade, I prefer having smaller, incremental changes. The changes here from 2006 are worth the price, but not so overwhelming they can’t be mastered easily.

Quicken 2007 continues to be the best in financial software. I recommend this upgrade for all users of previous versions of Quicken.