Microsoft Money 2005 Deluxe includes everything in Money Standard; plus, it gives you all the help you need to improve credit and reduce debt, organize taxes, and automatically consolidate all of your transactions in one intuitive place. With online connections to thousands of financial institutions, Money 2005 Deluxe makes balancing personal finances effortless. And with Money’s customizable Home Page, you can easily see the finances that matter most to you--from current account balances to where you're spending your money to your cash-flow forecast.
Take the mystery out of credit.
Money 2005’s Credit Center provides you with all kinds of helpful credit- and debt-related tools, information, and guidance--you even get an Experian credit report and a full year of credit monitoring at no additional cost.
You'll have fast access to a thorough explanation of your credit profile, from your percentile ranking to your risk level, including new credit report inquiries. Money even lets you run what-if scenarios to calculate future risk and reward.
Make tax time a breeze.
Money 2005 makes it a snap to manage your taxes year round. The Tax Estimator lets you know what to expect, the Deduction Finder helps you find hidden deductions and maximize your refund, and the Tax Line Manager gives you an easy-to-read breakdown of tax-related income and expenses. And because Money tracks tax-related income and expenses, you can quickly and easily export your tax details to tax preparation software, minimizing the pain of completing your tax return.
Plan for a debt-free future.
It's easy to see the big picture--Money 2005 forecasts your cash flow and provides the tools and insights you need to help you reduce debt and plan for life events, like starting a family, paying for college tuition, or retirement. The Debt Reduction Planner lets you create different what-if scenarios to calculate when you can free yourself from debt by creating a plan that works for you. With Money you'll always know the bottom line, so you're free to achieve your short- and long-term goals.
Invest what you save.
With the money you save by getting your debt under control, you'll be able to put more in your 401(k) or other investment accounts. Then you can use Money’s Portfolio Manager and watch your investments grow.
