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WI-01: Windows Home Applications
NOTE: Some programs require VBRUN100, VBRUN200, or VBRUN300. Because
of their large size, we cannot put these files on every disk that needs
them. You can find them on some large program disks where indicated, as
well as in the RUNTIMES directory of the PsL Monthly CD-ROM.
VBRUN100 is on the PsL Reviews Disks (see section 00-01) or you can get
a disk with VBRUN100 on it (#9015) or VBRUN200 (#9016) or VBRUN300
(#9017) for FREE if ordered with other disks or for $5 (including S&H)
if ordered alone.
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FINANCIAL:
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4459 Financial Programs Small Programs Disk
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Budget Master 1.0 (BUDMSTR)
Clark, Brooks
$?
is a plain looking but very efficient to use home accounting program. It can
help you maintain a budget, keep track of all your income and expenses, and help
keep up with bills.
Checkbook (CKBOOK)
Briatico, Joe
$10
is a simple checkbook program. It uses a columnar display that simulates the
register of a checkbook. You can easily and quickly enter checks, withdrawals,
deposits, service charges, and interest. You can print the register and balance
reports. A list of recurring payees is maintained for point-and-click entry. The
program does not do reconciliations.
Finance 1.0 (FIN-VB)
Maurer Associates
$10
is a loan amortization program. You enter any three of the four requested load
parameters (amount, term, rate, monthly payment), and the program will calculate
the missing value. It will print an amortization schedule (but you cannot view
it on screen) for a specified number of months, starting with a specified date.
VBRUN reqd.
Import Quotes 1.0 (IQ-WIN) (08-93 CD)
The Carey Group
$12
imports/converts stock and mutual fund quotes from various online
services into Quicken. Features include a configurable parser, a set
editor for creating parser sets, date selection for imported quotes, and
more.
Lease vs. Buy (LEASBUY)
Ford, Nelson ASP
$23
analyzes the costs of leasing versus buying equipment such as telephone systems,
copiers, cars, computers, etc. It helps you understand and analyze hidden costs
in both leasing and buying. Context sensitive help is available on each input
field. VBRUN is required.
Loan_db_Manager 4.1w (LOANMGR)
Soft Solutions
$25-$35
is a loan analysis and management program. After you input the information into
a loan database, you can request a variety of reports, including Yearly
Amortization Schedule, Cost of Loan, Equity vs. Balance, Rate Comparison, and
Prepayment Analysis.
WinAmort (WINAMRT)
Porcaro, Jeff
$10
is a loan amortization program.
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END OF SMALL PROGRAMS DISK #4459
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Checkbook
Sigmon, R.B. Jr.
$?
#7590/4354
is a checkbook program whose main claim to fame is that it is a Windows 3
application with all the pop-up windows and buttons. The program is very
limited in scope compared to the better DOS-based home accounting programs in
PsL. Checkbook will not print checks nor let you set up the usual types of
income, expense or balance sheet accounts. It will let you reconcile a bank
account and mark transactions as being tax related. Hard drive and 640K
recommended.
Money Smith
Smith, Bradley J. ASP
$30
#7590/3685
is a complete double-entry accounting system. It features arbitrary accounting
dates, a toolbar with the most frequently-used functions on it, automatic
(recurring) transactions, printable reports and graphs that change as you update
data, and password protection.
Other features include budgeting, an integrated investment section, context
sensitive help, check printing, international format support, and more. Sample
charts of accounts are included for both home and small business use. Money
Smith is less overwhelming (and less flashy) than WinCheck, but seems to be
equally powerful. The double-entry aspect may make Money Smith seem more
confusing to some people and more flexible to others.
WinCheck
Wilson WindowWare ASP
$70
#7590/3051 [2 disks]
is a checkbook program for Windows. It is very attractively done, with good
use of colorful icons, and all the features are well thought out. You can mark
transactions as having cleared, and an account reconciliation aid is provided.
You can export data in a format readable by 1-2-3 and other programs, and
import Quicken files.
Additional features include the ability to save and recall up to 32 common
transactions, multiple accounts, and no limit on the number of monthly
transactions. Funds can easily be moved between accounts. It will print
checks, and has the ability to design the layout of checks. A variety of
reports can be generated. Categories may be classified as Income, Expense, or
Both, and may be marked at tax deductible. Custom tools (apps) can be added to
the menus, and on-line help is always available. A sample application is
included for managing payroll deposits. A hard disk is required.
$Defender for Windows 3.1b [$DEF1, $DEF2] (10-93 CD)
Conrad Button's Software
$20
#20119/4364 [2 disks]
is a financial analysis program that contains seven frequently used
financial tools: Loan Amortization, Annuity, Fixed Investments, Periodic
Investments, U.S. Savings Bonds, Mutual Fund Performance Analysis, and
Retirement Planning. Features include example calculations, a pop-up
interval calendar to help determine the number of days between any two
selected dates, full Clipboard support, keyboard and mouse support, and
more. VBRUN200 is included.
Financier Plus
Virtual Srket Technology
$25
#7591/3769
will calculate amortization schedules and perform many other financial
calculations. Balloon and additional payments can be included with schedules.
What-if questions such as term determination, present value determination, and
interest iteration can also be answered.
Financier can determine accrued or compound interest on a sum of money, bond
present value, annuities, sinking fund, discount yield, future value, and more.
Also included is a budget organizer, calculator, calendar, checkbook ledger,
stock portfolio section, and a text editor. A hard disk is required.
Hi, Finance! 2.18
Brightridge Solutions, Inc. ASP
$64
#27591/3869 [2 disks]
is a comprehensive financial calculation and planning tool. Features include a
financial calculator, loan calculation and amortization, personal financial
planner, Form 1040 summary, random number generator, and various business
utilities.
The Bill Drawer 1.0 (09-93 CD)
MelissaSoft Systems
$15-$30
#20249
helps you pay your bills in a timely manner. It organizes your bills by
their due date and lets you review, select, and write checks for only
the bills you desire.
Features include support for recurring bills, monthly and yearly
statistical reports, full check register with supporting detail, full
account reconciliation functions, and much more. Available on 3.5"
1.44mb MegaDisk and CD ONLY!
Bond Tracker 1.3
Full Sail Software
$4
#4732
allows you to keep track of U.S. Savings Bonds. It will let you know when each
bond will reach maturity and provides an estimate of its present value. Other
features include the ability to print a list of all bond information, variable
interest rates, and more. VBRUN is included on this disk.
Home Accountant for Windows 2.5 [HOMEAC] (10-93 CD)
Winslow, Brad
$15
#12143
allows you to keep track of your household expenses, budgets, bank accounts, and
credit cards. Expenses and incomes are categorized, and several types of reports
can be sent to screen or to printer. Bar charts and Pie charts can easily be
created. A unique double-click zoom feature allows you to instantly obtain more
detailed information about an item in a report or chart. Requires WIN31.
LaserMax for Microsoft Money 1.25 [LMM] (09-93 CD)
LaserMax Software
$49
#12318
prints MICR encoded bla