Warning--Intuit is ending Online Services for Quicken 2004

In a not-so-thinly-veiled effort to sell Quicken 2007, Intuit has sent out notices that it is discontinuing online services for Quicken 2004. It's not just that Intuit will no longer provide support for Quicken 2004, it's that the services will apparently no longer actually work. The note from Intuit states:

Online Services are being discontinued for Quicken 2004 users.

Discontinuing online support for older versions helps us provide you with high service levels, while still delivering leading-edge financial solutions at a low cost. Discontinued services will include:

  • Downloading financial data from your bank, credit union, credit card, brokerage, 401(K), or mutual fund accounts
  • Online bill pay
  • Downloading stock quotes, news headlines, and other financial information into Quicken
  • Uploading portfolio information from Quicken to Quicken.com
  • Access to the investing features on Quicken.com, including portfolio tracking, any watch lists you have created, One-Click Scorecard, Stock Evaluator, and Mutual Fund Evaluator

For more information about the Quicken Service Discontinuation Plan, click here.

Maintaining uninterrupted service is easy and affordable.

To make this transition as simple as possible for you, we're offering a $20 savings on Quicken Mac 2007. We'll also provide free installation assistance, shipping, and bonus software. You'll pay only $49.99 for Quicken Mac 2007—and get the tools to optimize your investments and maximize your return.

Act today to ensure continued access to Online Services.

To avoid service interruption, upgrade and install Quicken 2007 before April 30, 2007. Upgrade online today or call 1-800-811-8766. Make sure to reference the priority code at the top of this e-mail to receive your savings.

Fortunately, we are using Quicken 2006 because we determined that the few improvements in Quicken 2007 do not justify the upgrade cost for us. The online services discontinuation date for Quicken 2004 is April 30, 2007. [Bill Fox]

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