Quicken is making some changes. My credit union sent this to all their customers. I haven't received this from any other financial institutions, and I wasn't planning to upgrade. But if I had been planning to go with Quicken 2005, this would have stopped me.
"Important information about Quicken 2005
If you use Quicken to download your account information from Home Banking, be aware of the changes Intuit has made to their Quicken 2005 upgrade. Beginning with Quicken 2005 for Windows, QIF (Quicken Interchange Format) Data Import will no longer be available for most account types, such as Savings and Checking accounts. Quicken will be making a transition to OFX (Open Financial Exchange). At this time we will not be partnering with Quicken to offer OFX because of excessive fees charged by Intuit.
What are my options?
Quicken 2004 for Windows and earlier will continue to accept QIF Data Import.
Quicken 2005 for Macintosh and earlier will continue to accept QIF Data Import.
Microsoft Money: We have partnered with Microsoft Money to offer an OFX connection. With Microsoft Money your account information will automatically export, through the OFX connection, to the Money program eliminating the need for you to login to Home Banking. If you have already purchased Quicken 2005 for Windows and wish to return it, please visit Intuit's web site for details.
If you are interested in switching from Quicken to Money, you can do so with ease. Microsoft Money offers a friendly, easy-to-use interface combined with a powerful and highly developed set of financial management tools. If you are a Quicken user, Money can make it easy to transfer your information with help and tips designed specifically for Quicken users. Money also allows you to use the same keyboard shortcuts you already know and comes with a converter for Quicken files, making it easy to transfer your data."
"Important information about Quicken 2005
If you use Quicken to download your account information from Home Banking, be aware of the changes Intuit has made to their Quicken 2005 upgrade. Beginning with Quicken 2005 for Windows, QIF (Quicken Interchange Format) Data Import will no longer be available for most account types, such as Savings and Checking accounts. Quicken will be making a transition to OFX (Open Financial Exchange). At this time we will not be partnering with Quicken to offer OFX because of excessive fees charged by Intuit.
What are my options?
Quicken 2004 for Windows and earlier will continue to accept QIF Data Import.
Quicken 2005 for Macintosh and earlier will continue to accept QIF Data Import.
Microsoft Money: We have partnered with Microsoft Money to offer an OFX connection. With Microsoft Money your account information will automatically export, through the OFX connection, to the Money program eliminating the need for you to login to Home Banking. If you have already purchased Quicken 2005 for Windows and wish to return it, please visit Intuit's web site for details.
If you are interested in switching from Quicken to Money, you can do so with ease. Microsoft Money offers a friendly, easy-to-use interface combined with a powerful and highly developed set of financial management tools. If you are a Quicken user, Money can make it easy to transfer your information with help and tips designed specifically for Quicken users. Money also allows you to use the same keyboard shortcuts you already know and comes with a converter for Quicken files, making it easy to transfer your data."