Microsoft Money users who want to switch to Quicken will learn how to convert Microsoft Money data to a format Quicken can read in this tutorial. Converting Microsoft Money data to Quicken data is a multi-step process that requires some tweaking after the data conversion, and unfortunately, not all data can be converted.
If you decide to skip importing your Microsoft Money file to Quicken, you still have the option of adding accounts to Quicken then entering or downloading transactions after accounts are reconciled in Money. Using this method takes a little longer, but is preferable for some people.
Difficulty: Average
Time Required: 20 minutes and up, depending on the number of adjustments required.
Before importing Microsoft Money data into Quicken:
- Read What Microsoft Money Data Can I Import to Quicken?
- Be sure you have enough time and are not rushed.
- Plan for time after the data conversion to add or adjust budgets, loan accounts and other items.
