Is budget software worth buying?

[rabbitfoot]

I'm trying to get my budget in better shape. I currently write everything down by hand in a notebook which works well, but takes a lot of time. Is budgeting software worth buying? What are the advantages and disadvantages?

[terry1156]

Re: Is budget software worth buying?

It is worth it if you are willing to put the numbers into your computer. If you aren't, then it's not. The best part is that it will do all the adding and subtracting calculations for you so that you don't make a mistake.

[jhd815]

Re: Is budget software worth buying?

I've found budgeting software (I use the free Quicken program that came installed on my computer) to be quite helpful, especially since you can categorize your expenses and see where your money really goes.

If you don't want to invest in budgeting software, you can find helpful forms and such on the BudgetStretcher site at http://homemoneyhelp.com (No not my site, but a very good site with lots of helpful information and forms).

Good Luck!

[choconut]

Re: Is budget software worth buying?

I use a site to track my expenses. It is simple and easy to use... and free...

[sarah]

Re: Is budget software worth buying?

How private and safe is the expense register site

[terry1156]

Re: Is budget software worth buying?

I wouldn't use it...it has SPAM written all over it. The person who posted it signed up yesterday and leaves the link, but doesn't comment any place else on the site...not someone you can really trust. The site's privacy policy is next to nothing as written and there isn't information about who is running it. I would be very cautious before signing up.