The Best Alternatives To Quicken

Anyone sticking to a budget and wanting to know where their money is going most likely uses financial software. In fact, I've rarely seen someone be successful with their money without using some type of tool to help.

Now, this tool doesn't have to be software (it can be pen and paper or an Excel spreadsheet), but you need to keep track of your money somehow.

When I started managing my money in the early 2000s, Quicken was the only game in town. It had a robust set of features and tools - especially if you were an investor. In fact, even today, there are few tools that rival Quicken's investment tracking.

However, over the last several years we've seen some struggles with Quicken (especially Quicken for Mac), and other awesome tools come onto the market. Some people have been dissatisfied with Quicken's pricing, or their features. And other tools have really been upping their game.

We look at several Quicken alternatives that offer interesting features and can cost less.