by Ali | Dec 27, 2012 | Software & Apps
I’m already starting to think about taxes as we try to make our last minute donations to organizations. This year we took a moment to try to decide what was important to us and made sure that we add some of these organizations in our donation plans. Next year, our plan is to hit some of the places we haven’t hit in a few years. The girls also had an opportunity to donate household items and clothing today.
Last year, I used H&R Block to do our taxes. It was pretty simple and I was finished by the first week in February. So we had our returns before President’s Day. I think it is the most efficient I have ever been.
Most of the H&R Block Products are deeply discounted. It’s up to 5 federal e-files. And software for 1 state, but you pay additional price to file state.
H&R Block At Home Premium (Online)
by Ali | Oct 26, 2012 | Amazon, Electronics, Software & Apps
We use Quicken to do all of our budgeting and finances. I like it better than Mint for my overall tool because I can plan my bills and expenses for the next two months. One of the frustrating things I have felt is that I can only access it on my home computer. I want to be able to see everything from my phone or tablet. I want to know whats coming up in case someone else wants to use this computer. I also wanted to be able to access the finances without having to remote desktop into my computer if I happen to be out of town. Because of this, I have been using Mint to do budgeting and keep track of things and Quicken to do my planning.
Apparently in Quicken 2013, I can access my financials from multiple devices. I haven’t decided if I’m going to purchase this or look to an online tool, but I’m curious what other people are using. Does anyone else have a running list in their ledger with the next month’s worth of bills?
Quicken Deluxe 2013 [Download]
by Ali | Oct 21, 2012 | Organizing & Cleaning, Software & Apps
For a while we looked for a bunch of applications. My husband and I both have android devices and were looking at a shopping list we could sink on both of our devices and could update online. After trying a number of apps, we have been most happy with Grocery iQ. It’s great because we always have the shopping list with us when we go to the store. I do have to remember to sync before walking into the Shoprite as there is no network or reception in the store. I can also customize my lists so items show up only for a particular store.
Grocery iQ
