From the "What's new" list in my brand new copy of Q 2013 Deluxe - to those curmudgeons who don't do their fair share and keep Q viable by purchasing each year, perhaps this will wet your appetite - after all, if you don't care about Q, why are you bothering to read this post and NG to start with?
"Here's a list of improvements and changes we've made to Quicken this year. If you're upgrading from an older version of Quicken, also take a look at the improvements we've made to Quicken over the years.
Mobile & Alerts NEW. Quicken on your mobile device (iPhone, iPad, Android phone or tablet) makes keeping track of your money super easy. Whether you?re at home or on-the-go, you?ll know where you're spending your money, how much you have left, and how it all compares to your budget. You can also choose to receive various alerts and account summaries regarding your balances, fees, and spending patterns. All of which are completely customizable, of course!
Budgets IMPROVED. It?s easier than ever to set goals and stay in control of your finances with our improved budget tool. Check out the new Grid and Annual Views, and set up budget rollovers to handle month-to-month variations in your income or expenses. We think you'll love what we've done here.
Loans IMPROVED. Quicken now downloads loan information from financial institutions. This makes tracking your loan balances easy, and the new loan account interface offers a more complete picture of your loan, including the projected payoff date and the total interest paid.
Hidden and Closed Accounts IMPROVED. Quicken now provides more flexibility in the way you view and use your hidden accounts. For example, if you?ve closed a few of your real-world accounts, you can now mark those account as ?Closed? in Quicken.
Register Search and Filter NEW. We?ve added a fast new search feature that finds transactions in the currently open register and then displays them in the context of the register itself?like a register filter. Give it a try!
Register Action Bar NEW. The Register Action Bar is a row of buttons at the top of your register that you can customize to provide fast access to the features and reports you use most often in an account.
Renaming Rules IMPROVED. We've simplified the user interface and improved the matching accuracy of renaming rules.
Savings Goals IMPROVED. It's now much easier to access and use your savings goals."