Explains through blueprints, tutorials, and "fast forwards" the different features of the Quicken personal finance program, including retirement planning, check writing, and stock portfolio updating

Presents instructions for using the operating system, providing quick summaries of key functions and procedures and offering time-saving tips

Combined sales of the first two editions of "Internet for Busy People" totaled 92,000 copies. This third edition provides coverage of both IE4 and Navigator 4. Readers will learn how to create simple Web pages with their favorite text editor and explore the latest features of Internet technology--in a flash!

Free Quicken "Cheat Sheet" Inside! Manage Your Personal or Small Business Finances Without All the Headaches! Quicken 98 for Windows is a powerful tool for simplifying your financial affairs, reducing your financial stress, and achieving your financial goals. Accomplishing all of this is tricky. So what do you? Simple. Let Stephen Nelson guide you through the ins and outs of Quicken with Quicken® 98 For Windows® For Dummies® — and get on the road to financial freedom! Ask for IDG Books' …For Dummies® Books, the Fun and Easy Way to Find Out About Computers. Also look for IDG Books' Personal Finance For Dummies®, 2nd Edition, the fun and easy way to manage your money, and Accounting For Dummies®, the fast and friendly way to understand the concepts of accounting. Inside, find helpful advice on how to: Make, save, and track your money with Quicken's easy-to-use registers Computerize your checkbook in minutes Keep income tax accounting records that make your Certified Public Accountant salivate and the IRS friendly Track the pulse of your cash flow with Quicken's powerful reports and charts Use the Quicken Retirement Planner to make sure that your golden years really are golden Save time and reduce hassles by doing on-line banking and bill paying Protect yourself and your financial records from disaster

Offers advice on selecting insurance, variable and fixed-rate mortgages, mutual funds, and negotiating for major purchases

Microsoft Money has an installed base of over 2.5 million users. This title shows readers the easy way to tackle their finances and master the conveniences of online banking. The book explores the basics for balancing the checkbook, family budgeting, and tracking investments.