qfeduchin
March 4th, 2008, 08:57 PM
I haven't thoroughly searched the forum, so apologise if this is already in the pipeline. But here goes.
*I calculate ahead what my auto expenses will be and enter the result in Quicken. For example:
- Example 1: annual re-registration:- In my case, in NSW, Australia using 2007 figures: Registration cost $261 + RTA Safety Inspection Report $30.10 + Compulsory Third Party Insurance $287.02, TOTALLING $578.12 due May 12, 2007.
- Example 2: Next service, major: Estimated $650 due Sept 15, 2008.
- Example 3: New tyres: Estimation $700, probably due Jan 15, 2009.
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I calculate each of these out on a fortnightly basis (as I am paid) and enter them in Quicken as an automatic charge against my Current Account; where my income is received; in favour of my Auto Savings Account.
SO, some forward-looking module of VM can usefully do these calculations for us, so that we can enter the resulting figures into our accounting system. Now, I reckon THAT would make VM outstanding!
Currently I don't see a need for VM as I use a spreadsheet (TinySheet) for my fuel, and do my own forward calculations for the accounts system which is on my laptop.
By the way I do NOT need an accounts system on my Palm, as frankly such systems never offer anything like the options of even such a simple system as Quicken Personal Plus, and NEVER integrate properly. I gave up that game years ago. Face it, PDA's are a modern wonder but their tiny screens make some softwares simply stupid. Even the Internet on a PDA is only barely usable for short times, just too irritating.
*I calculate ahead what my auto expenses will be and enter the result in Quicken. For example:
- Example 1: annual re-registration:- In my case, in NSW, Australia using 2007 figures: Registration cost $261 + RTA Safety Inspection Report $30.10 + Compulsory Third Party Insurance $287.02, TOTALLING $578.12 due May 12, 2007.
- Example 2: Next service, major: Estimated $650 due Sept 15, 2008.
- Example 3: New tyres: Estimation $700, probably due Jan 15, 2009.
~~~~~
I calculate each of these out on a fortnightly basis (as I am paid) and enter them in Quicken as an automatic charge against my Current Account; where my income is received; in favour of my Auto Savings Account.
SO, some forward-looking module of VM can usefully do these calculations for us, so that we can enter the resulting figures into our accounting system. Now, I reckon THAT would make VM outstanding!
Currently I don't see a need for VM as I use a spreadsheet (TinySheet) for my fuel, and do my own forward calculations for the accounts system which is on my laptop.
By the way I do NOT need an accounts system on my Palm, as frankly such systems never offer anything like the options of even such a simple system as Quicken Personal Plus, and NEVER integrate properly. I gave up that game years ago. Face it, PDA's are a modern wonder but their tiny screens make some softwares simply stupid. Even the Internet on a PDA is only barely usable for short times, just too irritating.