| ![Microsoft Money 2006 Deluxe [Old Version]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/516B7RKGJKL._SL500_.jpg)
| From: Microsoft Software
List Price: $59.99
Buy Used: $30.00
You Save: $29.99 (50%)
Rating:  63 reviews
Sales Rank: 2160
Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Windows Me, Windows Xp, Windows 2000
Media: CD-ROM
Edition: Deluxe
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Windows ME
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: 882224019033
Model: 860-00393
UPC: 882224019033
EAN: 0882224019033
ASIN: B0009KLGJU
Publication Date: 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 6-10 of 63
 Loyal user switched to Quicken October 1, 2005
D. Couse (United States)
21 out of 24 found this review helpful
I was a loyal Money user for quite some time and hadn't used Quicken since the DOS days. So when I found out that I could have a trial version of Money 2006 till the beginning of the year I went for it.
My hopes were immediately dashed on this version after setup. Why does Microsoft make you sign in to MSN? What is the point of that? This version is so bloated you will be lucky not to pull your hair out after a weeks worth of use. I tried to have this thing running on my new Dell laptop and it's performance was ridiculous. Online updates took forever and just pointing and clicking seemed to slow this program down.
After 2 weeks of putting up with this program, I PURCHASED, yes purchased Quicken 2006. I knew I couldn't take it back; that's how upset I was with Money.
Quicken loads in half the time on my laptop and the features are above and beyond what Money offers. Did you know you can save the digital image of your cleared checks in Quicken? Click on a check number and if you choose, bingo, there is the actual check at your fingertips. You can also do that for any receipt or payment! Fantastic!
Money is the more "polished" looking program, however, it is so burdensome on my system, I just couldn't deal with it anymore.
 Store my financial data on Microsoft's Servers No Way!! November 28, 2005
BobR (Grand Rapids, Mi)
21 out of 31 found this review helpful
According to Cnet review, "Microsoft stores your financial information on its servers, which some people may have an issue with." This was a deal killer for me. In this age of identity theft when sophisticated financial institutions are losing or exposing data to hackers or thru incompetence...there is just NO WAY any sane person should go along with this. Fortunately I can return it unopened so I'm only out the time and hassle.
Please try before you buy. May 20, 2006
Ravi D. Rao (CA)
21 out of 22 found this review helpful
I ordered this item, and before the CD arrived, I downloaded it from the msn website to try it out (Thanks to the advice given one of the other reviews here). The software installed well, but would not let me log in because it would not recognize my 'passport'. I went over my passport ID, changed it, etc, and ... well, the same problem. I then created a new email ID, new passport ID, and .. well, it still would not let me log in. I cannot understand the logic of selling a piece of software whose functioning is linked to something outside. What is Microsoft thinking?? Do they want everyone to start using Hotmail (and other MSN services) merely because they want to get Money? I tried all the tricks suggested on their passport website (turned off my cookie/pop-up blocker, etc), but still no luck. I tried logging into Money after a day, in case the passport ID needed some time to be recognized - still no luck. So, I actually spent a total of 2+ hours, trying to get in to try the software, and it would not let me. So, frustrated, I un-installed the software, and then cancelled my order. I am amazed that Microsoft would allow such a situation to be created - but then, knowing how dysfunctional MS office and Windows can sometimes be, I am not surprised. My advice - PLEASE download the trial software before you place an order here.
I wish I could give my experience a negative score (minus 4 seems appropriate for what I went through).
 Ex-Quicken user happy with MS Money March 6, 2006
B. Quan (Los Angeles, CA)
20 out of 21 found this review helpful
I was a Quicken user for many years until Intuit decided to drop QIF import after Quicken 2004. My work 401k institution and local bank do not offer OFX/QXF download. Since I'm not willing to switch job or bank for Intuit, I switched over to MS Money instead. I download a trial version of Money deluxe 2006 and converted my Quicken File without any problem. After the conversion, all the transactions since 1998 from every account showed up in Money and I can import QIF file from my 401k and bank. I purchased Money Premier 2006 and being happily using it for 2 months. Once you set up your accounts for online update, money updates all of it in one shot, cool feature. You can download and try MS Money for 90 days before you buy. Unlike Quicken, that makes you buy the product and give you a refund if you don't like it.
Buyer Beware November 15, 2005
Mario Valente (Cornersville Tennessee)
18 out of 27 found this review helpful
Made the mistake of purchasing Money 2006. Installed same and it would not even convert my Money 2002 file. Talked to Microsoft and they started with all kinds of work arounds and drove me to the point where I removed the product and re-installed Money 2002 and trashed Money 2006. Chalk it up to experience try before you buy.
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