[November 18, 2020]

MENLO PARK, Calif., Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Quicken, maker of America's best-selling personal finance software, released a new version of Quicken for Mac following the release of Apple's latest Mac operating system, macOS 11 Big Sur. The new release builds on Apple's significant update to its user experience, and includes a new modern interface, as well as features that make it even easier for users to manage all of their financial accounts in one place and ultimately to take control of their finances.

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Quicken continues to create cutting-edge capabilities to give its customers the best and most modern personal finance experience. Quicken for Mac supports any Mac product, including Mac products built on the new Apple Silicon architecture. Quicken released a universal app that allows it to run natively on Apple Silicon, taking advantage of the power of Apple's new M1 chip and providing a much faster and more seamless user experience.

'Quicken made a name for itself as the first personal finance soluton to be used and trusted by millions of users,' said Quicken CEO Eric Dunn. 'As the market leader, we are proud to be on the cutting edge with this announcement of our support for Apple Silicon and Big Sur, featuring an upgraded yet familiar user experience and significantly improved performance. Quicken's reports run twice as fast on Apple Silicon, demonstrating the power of Apple Silicon's new CPU.'

The new look, inspired by macOS 11 Big Sur, creates a sophisticated and effortless user interface throughout the app. It is also easy to navigate with new tabs and icons, and offers the ability to see all transactions across accounts with one click.

The new features create a more seamless experience around account settings and payments. In addition to updates in the Bills & Income feature, the updated software also offers deeper analysis in New Worth Drill-Down Reports.

Quicken for Mac is available at https://www.quicken.com/mac/compare. You can try Quicken for Mac for as little as $35.99 per year, with a 30-day risk-free guarantee. World-class phone support and chat are included for free.

About Quicken:
Quicken is the #1 personal finance software in the US. For over 30 years, customers have relied on Quicken to manage all their finances, so they can lead healthy financial lives. In 2016, Quicken, formerly part of Intuit, became an independent company. Its desktop and cloud product suite includes a family of products that cater to different financial needs and device preferences — Quicken Starter Edition, Quicken Deluxe, Quicken Premier, and Quicken Home & Business, all of which can sync with Quicken's website and mobile apps — as well as Simplifi for mobile and web. Simplifi, named the 'best budgeting app' by The New York Times' Wirecutter, is designed to help a new generation of mobile-first customers easily stay on top of their finances. Over 17 million people have used a Quicken product to manage their finances. Learn more at www.quicken.com.

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If you mention the words 'Quicken for Mac' around financially savvy consumers, chances are you'll hear a lot of groans. That's been the consensus for this program over the years. While it might not stack up to the Windows version quite yet, there are improvements you may want to see.

Quicken set out to create a program that was at least comparable to its sibling, Quicken for Windows. Did it accomplish that goal? Many users don't think so, but they do recognize the improvements made in the program. Some of the most important improvements made include:

A more user-friendly interface
More cohesiveness between mobile app and Quicken for Mac
More reporting options

Did Quicken accomplish what they set out to do? Keep reading to find out.

How Does Quicken for Mac Work?

One thing you should understand about Quicken for Mac: just likes its Windows counterpart, you must subscribe to the service. The subscriptions are available in one and two-year increments. This means every year (or two years), you must renew your subscription. Quicken offers three versions for Mac users:

Starter: As the name suggests, it's a starter program, good for those who have never officially budgeted their finances. Don't expect any bells and whistles with this option.
Deluxe: If you are ready for more, the Deluxe program helps you customize your budget, track your debt, manage your debt, and monitor your investments.
Premiere: The top tier program includes everything in Deluxe, plus online bill pay service (free of charge) and quicker access to customer service.

Contacting Quicken:
Quicken offers two ways to contact customer support: Mac

Phone support is available Monday - Friday, 5 AM to 5 PM Pacific Time
Live chat is available 24/7; you can see the wait time for an agent right on the website

What Are the Fees?

As we discussed above, Quicken is a subscription-based service. You will pay anywhere from $34.99 to $74.99 per year for the service. If you neglect to renew your subscription, you can still access your information, but you cannot use the program's services any longer.

Converting from Quicken for Windows to Quicken for Mac
Previously, Mac users had to run Quicken for Windows via VMWare Fusion or run an old version of Quicken for Mac. This allowed them to run Quicken on a Mac without having a program made for Mac. These users who now pay for the Quicken for Mac subscription can move their Quicken files over to Quicken for Mac. Quicken does offer full support to help you transfer the files, no matter how many years of transactions you have going at the time of transfer.

Reasons We Like Quicken for Mac

You can sync your financial data between the desktop app and the mobile app. The Quicken mobile app is free and syncs with your desktop app. This way you can add, edit, or delete transactions on either device and they will synchronize the information so you are always looking at the most up-to-date data.
You can easily reconcile your accounts. If you don't reconcile your accounts, you may be using incorrect information. Reconciling is a feature in Quicken for Mac that is simple to use. It's like a system of checks and balances that lets you know the information you put into Quicken for Mac matches the information the bank provides.
Quicken for Mac provides visually appealing graphs and charts. Quicken for Mac is easier to navigate and read for users. You can view ledgers, graphs, or charts—whichever is the most appealing to you and will help you stay on track with your budget.
You can pay bills via Quicken for Mac. Quicken for Mac has access to more than 11,000 vendors. You can view all of your bills on the dashboard and/or you can download your bills in PDF format if you prefer to have a copy of the bill yourself.
You can manage your investments. A new key feature of Quicken for Mac is the investments feature. You can track your portfolio, get updated quotes, and track your profits. You can also see your cost basis, determine your capital gains, and prepare yourself for tax time.
You can track your principal and interest on loans. If you are trying to get ahead of your loans, you will like the loan feature in Quicken for Mac. You can

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