Any thoughts/opinions on using Quicken on a Mac?

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Any thoughts/opinions on using Quicken on a Mac?

I have been thinking long and hard about switching to an iMac + iPad for my home and mobile computing needs. One thing that is holding me back is that I use Quicken Premier for all my financial's and I understand the Mac version is well...crap. Nowhere near the features and there are issues with data transfers, online banking, etc. Have heard that many people who are long-time Quicken users run the Windows based product (usually on XP) and utilize Parallels 7. Would love to hear about your experiences doing this. I love the way a Mac feels and operates, but if it's going to be a big (and expensive) pain in the a** I may not bother.

Posted on Oct 24, 2011 3:37 PM

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Oct 24, 2011 5:05 PM in response to Slownomaguy

As we're all Mac users here, we're not all Quicken users. You should probably post your question on the Quicken forums: https://qlc.intuit.com/

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Oct 24, 2011 7:25 PM in response to Templeton Peck

Already did that. What I was looking for was the opinion of a Mac user who is also a Quicken user. Wanted to see if they had data migration issues, compatibility issues, etc. or maybe they just junked the whole thing and went with something like iBank or Money Dance. Just trying to cover all the bases since I am not inclined to re-invent the wheel just to become a Mac user. It's a hardware/OS not a cult...right?

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Sep 13, 2012 10:42 AM in response to Slownomaguy

What did you end up using? I've just become treasurer for my writers group. The former treasurer kept records in Quicken for a PC. I've been reading reviews of Quicken for Mac that don't thrill me. Were you able to find a decent Mac program?

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Sep 13, 2012 10:44 AM in response to Templeton Peck

Do you use a financial program? If so, what? I linked to the Intuit page you recommended but couldn't find a place to ask questions or read comments. I'm sure it's there, I just couldn't find it.

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