If you have an older version of Money, this is basically a free upgrade to the last edition sold. The Business versions allow to you print invoices. You can still manually import MS Money OFX files from your bank or other financial institutions. If you’re okay with staying offline, this version of MS Money might serve as an adequate free personal accounting and tracking software for a while longer. Money Plus Sunset Home and Business is designed to be a replacement for expired versions of Money Plus Home and Business. Money Plus Sunset Deluxe is designed to be a replacement for expired versions of Money Plus Essentials, Money Plus Deluxe, and Money Plus Premium versions. There will not be any additional support available from Microsoft, only online self-help and through other users.
Do be aware that the online abilities are disabled (no online quotes, no bill payment, no statement downloads initiated by Money, no data sync with MSN Money online services).
The stated reason for these editions is to avoid any ongoing online activation/re-activation issues with old software. Personal finance software Microsoft Money was discontinued as of mid-2009, but Microsoft recently released Money Plus Sunset Deluxe and Money Plus Sunset Home and Business available for free download.
