I upgraded from Quicken '99 because I was forced to when I bought a new computer (my '99 software came bundled with my old computer.) I was perfectly happy with the seven-year-old version, but I've found a lot of impressive new features in version 2006. The most exciting is the abilitly to scan a picture of a receipt or other document and attach it to a register transaction. I haven't had the time to learn all the new features, but it is user friendly enough to start using right out of the box if you are familiar with older Quicken versions. One feature I do miss is the QuickTabs that I've used in Quicken '99 and 2001. (I've taught with 2001 in my high school finance class.) Importing my old data from version '99 was a piece of cake, too, even though it had to do an intermediate conversion.

Previously I used Microsoft Money 2000 and attempted to switch over to Money 2005 but what a nightmare!!!! I uninstalled Money 2005 and swore off money programs all together. However, I recently bought a PDA and wanted to use it to track my finances. I read the reviews and there are a few items that I would encourage you to look at if you are going to buy this product:

1. Is your bank on the list of 2000+ banks
2. Does your bank charge to download Quicken files

One of my banks that I have savings in is not on the list but this is no big deal as it is a savings account that I don't touch. And my primary bank does not charge to download Quicken files.

If your good with this than this is an awesome program. Easy to use, well set up, only as many bells and whistles as you want to use but no so confusing that it negates it basic purpose. My faith has been restored in money programs.

Furthermore, I also purchased the Pocket Quicken, which was just as easy to install and use. I highly recommend these programs.