A PDA is a Personal Data Assistant, with the most popular PDA operating systems being Palm, and Windows Mobile (Pocket PC).
Personal finance software for the PDA is usually used conjunction with desktop finance software such as Quicken or Microsoft Money, or the PDA software may come with its own desktop personal finance application.
Synchronize Personal Finances from PDA to Desktop and Back
Data can be entered either in the PDA financial software or the desktop software, then the PDA and desktop computer are synchronized to share data that has been entered on each side. The financial information exchanged between the two applications give identical account balances and reports on both platforms.
Convenient Personal Finance Data Entry on Your PDA
Having personal finance software on your PDA lets enter transactions at any time. A receipt can be added in the grocery store parking lot, or receipts can be added during commercial breaks while watching TV. For the business user, adding transactions while on the road makes expense reporting fast and easy. Then the information is synchronized to your computer when it's convenient for you.
Keep on Top of Personal Finance Accounts with Your PDA
For those who need or want to know account balances when they are away from their desktop computer, PDA finance software provides the solution. Finance software on the PDA gives investors the opportunity to closely monitor their portfolios. See if you're keeping to your budget while you are out and about by using personal finance software on your PDA.
Real-Time Budgeting on Your PDA
The top financial software packages for the PDA have budgeting capabilities. Being able to enter transactions as they occur allows for instantaneous budget monitoring.
