I think that it is personal preference or iny case lack of knowledge. I open a new file for the new year. _____ From: moneytalks-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:moneytalks-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Nancy Stevens Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 3:41 PM To: moneytalks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [moneytalks] 2008 start Hello, I have completed my first year using money talks. I would like to know what users do. Do you open a new file for 2008 with a beginning balance from where you left off. Do you keep adding on to the existing account? This seems like it could make bookkeeping more cumbersome? When I use the restrict by date feature, the starting balance isn't shown. Is there a way to show the running balance when you restrict by date? One last thing for this message I can not get the category summary function control G to work in any of my accounts accept my personal checking account. Any suggestions as to what could be the problem? Thank you and happy holidays. Nancy