Quicken Version Upgrades

Feb
17th
2008

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I ran across this review of Intuit’s recent change from the Quicken Basic version to the new “Starter Edition”.

There’s been a lot of discussion recently regarding Intuit’s approach to upgrading its software. This version change, along with the announcement that versions prior to the 2005 software won’t work with automatic bank downloads in the near future, have put a spotlight on the user’s ability to upgrade without paying for a new software package.

My personal opinion is that you, as a user, should be in a constant state of upgrade. I’m not suggesting you upgrade with each new yearly release, but by using the software you purchased back in 2003 you are probably missing out on new features and abilities that the latest version offers. Technology changes, interfacing with customers, banks, vendors, etc changes, everything changes over time. Doling out $50-$60 on the latest version every few years should not be that big of a debate.

DK