
I am a perfect example of why Mac software that tracks money is such a good idea. There’s usually too much month left at the end of my money.
Despite the popularity of Intuit’s Quicken, the Mac has plenty of money management software. Some, like SmartLedger, are so good all you need to do is point and click.
The problem I see with most financial and money management applications for the Mac is the inherent complexity. Tracking money, coming in and going out, is serious business for serious people.
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Craig said:
I don’t know. I would lean more towards a program such as Budget, http://www.snowmintcs.com/products/budgetmac/ . The learning curve would be greater, but the benefits far out way this drawback. It also provides the right framework for first timers to grasp the concept of managing their money correctly.
In addition, you can visually see how you are doing, by type of spending. This is invaluable.