| Title: | DCU |
| Notice: | 1996 BoD Election results in 1004 |
| Moderator: | CPEEDY::BRADLEY |
| Created: | Sat Feb 07 1987 |
| Last Modified: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 1041 |
| Total number of notes: | 18759 |
If you have a PC or Mac with a Hayes compatable modem, CheckFree may be
something you want to consider.
CheckFree is an automated check writing service. You simply run the
application to fill a check. The CheckFree application will call up a host and
direct payments to the merchants you choose. EFTs you go to vendors which
accept EFTs. Otherwise a laser check is sent.
The costs are around $10 for 20 checks per month and $4 for each additional 10
checks per month. There is a free evaluation period.
The software includes:
o Automated Check register. It is a breeze to balance each month.
o Simple budgeting. Deposits can be directed to definable catagories/line
items.
o Interface to common tax packages (haven't used this yet)
o Reports to disk or printers, straight text or Postscript.
o Recurring payments. This really helps to avoid forgetting a payment and
incurring penalties.
o Backup and archieve.
o Sales and Support folks are accessable via Electronic mail interface or via
the Enet via the Internet and CompuServe. (Never needed support)
Transactions in the register can be Checkfree or Non-Checkfree even recurring
payments. An autmatic payroll deposit, check hand written or a Non-Checkfree
EFT are considered Non-Checkfree and can be entered separately.
The last time I checked, they had over 50000 customers.
The Checkfree folks put a lot a thought into their software. It automates well
the processes performed by most customers. I'm looking forward to Beta testing
the next release.
Feel free to send mail to me if you are interested in evaluating the service.
Ed Jones
| T.R | Title | User | Personal Name | Date | Lines |
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| 572.1 | SCHOOL::RIEU | Read his lips...Know new taxes | Thu Jun 25 1992 10:06 | 2 | |
I just bought Quicken for Windows. CheckFree came with it.
Denny
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| 572.2 | well....what about it? | LEDS::SIMARD | just in time..... | Mon Jun 29 1992 09:41 | 2 |
What do you think of "Quicken"?
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| 572.3 | SCHOOL::RIEU | Read his lips...Know new taxes | Mon Jun 29 1992 10:48 | 3 | |
Haven't had a chance to use it yet. Still waiting for my PC-by-DEC!
Should have it Tue or Wed.
Denny
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| 572.4 | CALS::THACKERAY | Tue Jun 30 1992 14:50 | 12 | ||
I've used Quicken for a couple of years. I couldn't live without it
now, and it does everything you need for accounting for personal use
except for tax printouts, and interfaces to those kinds of programs.
It's even great for small businesses, payrolls, etc.
As for Checkfree, I tried to use it but they want security of a credit
card, and would not accept American Express. I don't use Mastercard or
visa.
This is a problem.
Ray
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| 572.5 | NETATE::BISSELL | Tue Jun 30 1992 16:18 | 23 | ||
I am using Quicken version 4 and also would not want to do without it. Bank statements done in minutes. IT allows you to sset up categories and define them as taxable etc. and you can use this to feed tax programs such as turbo tax. Most of the categories are there already but you may wish to add some. I also provides for you to keep track of your investments and what your % of loss or gain and current value. you can run reports for cash flow, budgets etc. I bought the upgrade to 5 but don't use it that much as it will not run on my rainbow (using code blue) and I don't put too much personal stuff on the DECstation I have. Version 5 (dOS) has some new features including mouse that is nice. Version 5 for windows does not have all of the features of version 5 DOS. You can order checks through them as well that are set up for your printer. The primary use is just like filling in a check register except that it never makes transposition errors or math errors etc. Try it you will like it, | |||||