The annual question: Does anyone know the approximate date Money 2008
will be released. I can see it will definately be later than last
year. Any input? Thanks. Steve

Re: 2008 Microsoft Money by Bob

Bob
Fri Jul 27 14:50:02 CDT 2007

Anybody who might know will be under NDA and in any case, based on previous
years, MS tend to say "version N+1 will be released tomorrow".

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"Steve" <sjcohen730@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1185558366.258149.152370@i13g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
> The annual question: Does anyone know the approximate date Money 2008
> will be released. I can see it will definately be later than last
> year. Any input? Thanks. Steve
>


Re: 2008 Microsoft Money by Retired

Retired
Sun Jul 29 17:51:27 CDT 2007

Ed Hansberry, MS-MVP/Mobile Devices wrote:
> Steve <sjcohen730@aol.com> wrote:
>
>> The annual question: Does anyone know the approximate date Money 2008
>> will be released. I can see it will definately be later than last
>> year. Any input? Thanks. Steve
>
> Ha! I went to the Money website today looking for an
> announcement. :-) Not yet...

Costco's website has "Microsoft® Money Plus Premium 2008" listed as
being available August 27, 2007. Absolute minimal amoount of details in
the New Features list (3 things listed), but they probably copy this
right from MS marketing materials.

Link: http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11228971

Re: 2008 Microsoft Money by Retired

Retired
Sun Jul 29 18:12:27 CDT 2007

Retired Coal Miner wrote:
>
> Costco's website has "Microsoft® Money Plus Premium 2008" listed as
> being available August 27, 2007. Absolute minimal amoount of details in
> the New Features list (3 things listed), but they probably copy this
> right from MS marketing materials.
>
> Link: http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11228971

Amazon.com lists the deluxe version, also stated as 'will be released on
August 27, 2007.'

Link:
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-KEA-00003-Money-Plus-Deluxe/dp/B000SKZHM8

Amazon's is selling the deluxe version for $5.00 more than Costco is
selling the Premium version.

Re: 2008 Microsoft Money by Dick

Dick
Sun Jul 29 21:43:14 CDT 2007

Hmmmm. Looks like we're re-branding again. Note that the graphic on
amazon.com doesn't mention 2008. Maybe they are getting tired of that
entirely self-imposed merry-go-round? That price does seem high. We'll
see...

"Retired Coal Miner" <...@...> wrote in message
news:SKudnWYvOIVGgzDbnZ2dnUVZ_gydnZ2d@comcast.com...
> Amazon.com lists the deluxe version, also stated as 'will be released on
> August 27, 2007.'
>
> Link:
> http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-KEA-00003-Money-Plus-Deluxe/dp/B000SKZHM8
>
> Amazon's is selling the deluxe version for $5.00 more than Costco is
> selling the Premium version.



Re: 2008 Microsoft Money by Art

Art
Sun Jul 29 21:52:18 CDT 2007

The Costco details also claim that Money Plus 2008 will convert all recent
versions of Quicken upto 2006. Note does not claim to read Quicken 2007.

"Retired Coal Miner" <...@...> wrote in message
news:MoqdnQurLaJyhDDbnZ2dnUVZ_o-mnZ2d@comcast.com...
> Ed Hansberry, MS-MVP/Mobile Devices wrote:
>> Steve <sjcohen730@aol.com> wrote:
>>
>>> The annual question: Does anyone know the approximate date Money 2008
>>> will be released. I can see it will definately be later than last
>>> year. Any input? Thanks. Steve
>>
>> Ha! I went to the Money website today looking for an
>> announcement. :-) Not yet...
>
> Costco's website has "Microsoft® Money Plus Premium 2008" listed as being
> available August 27, 2007. Absolute minimal amoount of details in the New
> Features list (3 things listed), but they probably copy this right from MS
> marketing materials.
>
> Link: http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11228971



Re: 2008 Microsoft Money by theorbo

theorbo
Sun Jul 29 22:00:32 CDT 2007

"Art McClinton" <art.mcclinton@cox.net> wrote in message
news:zncri.7209$dA7.1206@newsfe16.lga...
> The Costco details also claim that Money Plus 2008 will convert all recent
> versions of Quicken upto 2006. Note does not claim to read Quicken 2007.

As is usual, the new Money only upgrade from N-2 versions of Quiken. It
looks like the much-anticipated receipt tracker has arrived, as has a
revived version of Money Express. No indication of PocketPC compatibility,
so I guess that's still a nonstarter.

Didn't someone mention a PocketPC version of the software that was (is?)
Palm-only? Which software was that? I remember someone posting a link about
"PocketPC compatibility" in the works ...

David




Re: 2008 Microsoft Money by Retired

Retired
Sun Jul 29 22:16:16 CDT 2007

Dick Watson wrote:
> ... Note that the graphic on amazon.com doesn't mention 2008.
>
>
Yes, I did notice that, and wasn't sure at first. But the similarity to
the graphic image of the retail box on the Costco site leaves little
doubt. Note also that the 'reviews' referenced on the Amazon site, near
the very bottom, are for Money 2007. That had me doubting it at first.

On a positive note for the Amazon site, under the Product Description
section, there seems to be more information. Also noteworthy, the
clickable image of the 'Money Plus Deluxe home page' in that section.
I'm using M04, but that screen shot seems to be different from any 06/07
screens I've seen, someone correct this if I'm wrong here.

The key point seems to be, search for "Money Plus 2008" and other sites
come back with some info also.

Re: 2008 Microsoft Money by Retired

Retired
Wed Aug 01 20:40:39 CDT 2007

I just picked up on this issue, primarily because it's affecting me
using M04. Money 2008 will be released on Aug 27, 2007, but there are
two years of prior releases of Money, 2004 and 2005, whose online
services will expire on Sept 1, 2007, only 5 days later. That is per
the table and details in this link:
http://www.microsoft.com/money/fi/osp.mspx

The details state "You will be able to use the Internet-based Services
in Microsoft Money 2005 for a period of two (2) years from installation
of the product or until September 1, 2007, whichever is earlier.".

The Deluxe, Premium, Small Business editions of Money 2004 had 3 years
of online services, so they expire on September 1, 2007, (or earlier) also.

To keep online services working, users with either of those versions of
Money should be prepared to run to Costco or Sams Club after the 27th,
and before Sept 1, to get a copy of MP08. I could probably survive for
a few days without being able to use online bill pay, but it would mess
up my routine a lot, and would be especially awkward at the beginning of
a month.

Based on what we now know (prior comment on here about a 'late release'
this year, etc), I'll guess the Money product team knew this, and still
managed to squeeze the release date in before the prior versions online
services expire.

Re: 2008 Microsoft Money by Al

Al
Wed Aug 08 14:09:06 CDT 2007

Retired Coal Miner wrote:
> I just picked up on this issue, primarily because it's affecting me
> using M04. Money 2008 will be released on Aug 27, 2007, but there are
> two years of prior releases of Money, 2004 and 2005, whose online
> services will expire on Sept 1, 2007, only 5 days later. That is per
> the table and details in this link:
> http://www.microsoft.com/money/fi/osp.mspx
>
> The details state "You will be able to use the Internet-based Services
> in Microsoft Money 2005 for a period of two (2) years from installation
> of the product or until September 1, 2007, whichever is earlier.".
>
> The Deluxe, Premium, Small Business editions of Money 2004 had 3 years
> of online services, so they expire on September 1, 2007, (or earlier) also.
>
> To keep online services working, users with either of those versions of
> Money should be prepared to run to Costco or Sams Club after the 27th,
> and before Sept 1, to get a copy of MP08. I could probably survive for
> a few days without being able to use online bill pay, but it would mess
> up my routine a lot, and would be especially awkward at the beginning of
> a month.
>
> Based on what we now know (prior comment on here about a 'late release'
> this year, etc), I'll guess the Money product team knew this, and still
> managed to squeeze the release date in before the prior versions online
> services expire.

Why not download a trial version of 2007 to tide you over. That's good
for 90 days. I did that and after the MS updates are applied to M2007
actually works quite well.

Al

Re: 2008 Microsoft Money by Al

Al
Wed Aug 08 14:10:35 CDT 2007

Retired Coal Miner wrote:
> Retired Coal Miner wrote:
>>
>> Costco's website has "Microsoft® Money Plus Premium 2008" listed as
>> being available August 27, 2007. Absolute minimal amoount of details
>> in the New Features list (3 things listed), but they probably copy
>> this right from MS marketing materials.
>>
>> Link: http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11228971
>
> Amazon.com lists the deluxe version, also stated as 'will be released on
> August 27, 2007.'
>
> Link:
> http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-KEA-00003-Money-Plus-Deluxe/dp/B000SKZHM8
>
> Amazon's is selling the deluxe version for $5.00 more than Costco is
> selling the Premium version.

I note that the Costco price for Premium is about $5.00 less than the
Amazon price for Deluxe. Am I reading that wrong???

Al

Re: 2008 Microsoft Money by Cal

Cal
Wed Aug 08 14:18:20 CDT 2007

In microsoft.public.money, Al Malone wrote:

>
>Why not download a trial version of 2007 to tide you over. That's good
>for 90 days. I did that and after the MS updates are applied to M2007
>actually works quite well.

I believe it is 60 days this time.
http://www.microsoft.com/money/freetrial_deluxe.mspx


Re: 2008 Microsoft Money by Al

Al
Thu Aug 09 05:54:33 CDT 2007

Cal Learner-- MVP wrote:
> In microsoft.public.money, Al Malone wrote:
>
>> Why not download a trial version of 2007 to tide you over. That's good
>> for 90 days. I did that and after the MS updates are applied to M2007
>> actually works quite well.
>
> I believe it is 60 days this time.
> http://www.microsoft.com/money/freetrial_deluxe.mspx
>

You are correct. M2007 did have a 90 day trial period but I see that it
no longer exists on MS web site and as you say the new Money Plus trial
is 60 days. Just like three years of support ended after M2004 and
became two years starting with M2005, MS applied the 1/3 reduction to
the trial and a 90 day trial became 60 day trial!

Al

Re: 2008 Microsoft Money by Steve

Steve
Thu Aug 09 13:05:18 CDT 2007

On Aug 9, 6:54?am, Al Malone <w1q...@earthlink.net> wrote:
> Cal Learner-- MVP wrote:
> > In microsoft.public.money, Al Malone wrote:
>
> >> Why not download a trial version of 2007 to tide you over. That's good
> >> for 90 days. I did that and after the MS updates are applied to M2007
> >> actually works quite well.
>
> > I believe it is 60 days this time.
> >http://www.microsoft.com/money/freetrial_deluxe.mspx
>
> You are correct. M2007 did have a 90 day trial period but I see that it
> no longer exists on MS web site and as you say the new Money Plus trial
> is 60 days. Just like three years of support ended after M2004 and
> became two years starting with M2005, MS applied the 1/3 reduction to
> the trial and a 90 day trial became 60 day trial!
>
> Al

Personally, I think these so called "trials" are BS unless you are new
to Money and want to see what it is all about. If you REALLY use the
product to manage your personal finance, I believe you MUST have a
hard copy of the program and obviously have your data file back-up. I
BUY the new version every year at COSTCO because it is well worth the
$25 to $40 each year for the benefits an up to date program gives. I
enter all my bills and credit card information manually and download
stock and fund data daily. I have very little problems after using the
product now for 12 years. I have the advantage of having a financial
background so I don't screw up the program by making wrong
assumptions. Steve


Re: 2008 Microsoft Money by Retired

Retired
Fri Aug 10 12:15:43 CDT 2007

Al Malone wrote:
>
> Why not download a trial version of 2007 to tide you over. That's good
> for 90 days. I did that and after the MS updates are applied to M2007
> actually works quite well.
>
> Al
Good idea. Was hoping to avoid having to doing something like that, but it
will be my fallback plan.

Re: 2008 Microsoft Money by Retired

Retired
Fri Aug 10 12:19:20 CDT 2007

Al Malone wrote:
>
> I note that the Costco price for Premium is about $5.00 less than the
> Amazon price for Deluxe. Am I reading that wrong???
>
> Al
You're not reading it wrong,

Costco website shows:
Microsoft® Money Plus Premium 2008 -- $39.99

Amazon.com shows:
Money Plus Deluxe -- $44.99

Re: 2008 Microsoft Money by Dick

Dick
Fri Aug 10 14:28:28 CDT 2007

We may need to decode rebates. One may have one and the other not. can't say
for sure but this has caused confusion in prior years.

"Retired Coal Miner" <...@...> wrote in message
news:1fadnU7wnOWFAyHbnZ2dnUVZ_vCknZ2d@comcast.com...
> You're not reading it wrong,
>
> Costco website shows:
> Microsoft® Money Plus Premium 2008 -- $39.99
>
> Amazon.com shows:
> Money Plus Deluxe -- $44.99