There's a trend in the most read personal finance software articles in over the past year on this site. Most of these articles were about budgeting software and apps and free software in 2013. Two other interesting developments had to do with Windows desktop personal finance software. Quicken 2014 information made into the top ten most read despite just being published three months ago in September.

Microsoft Money users are still looking to replace their dependable but no longer fully functional software years after development, online features and support came to a halt.

Most Read Articles in 2013

1. Best Free Budget Spreadsheets: Four of the best free budget spreadsheets can be downloaded online and edited so they work for your budget.
2. Top 8 Free Personal Finance Software: My eight picks for the best free personal finance software for Windows and Mac.
3. What Software Can Replace Microsoft Money?: Suggestions for Windows and online personal finance software that can take the place of an all-time favorite.
4. Best 8 Picks for Windows Personal Finance Software: Moneydance, You Need A Budget, AceMoney and five other options.
5. Top Picks for Personal Budget Software and Online Budgeting Apps: Want to manage your bucks with a strong emphasis on budgeting? Look no further.
6. 15 Best Online Personal Finance Software Apps: There are so many online personal finance apps to choose from, and here are my top picks.

1. Quicken 2014 Preview: Find out what's new in Quicken 2014, with a link to my review.
2. Best iPhone and iPad Personal Finance Apps: Top picks for managing money on your iOS mobile device.
3. 12 Best Personal Finance Software for Mac: iBank, MoneyWell, Fortora and more.
4. Top Android Budgeting Apps for 2013: Keep a budget on your Android mobile device with one of these four great budgeting apps.

What Will Be Most Read in 2014?

I have a hunch that at the end of 2014, more iPhone, iPad and Android financial apps articles will make the top ten list. Mobile is here to stay and the personal finance apps keep getting more sophisticated yet stay very easy to use. I won't be surprised if Microsoft Money users are still looking for software that works for them (I am convinced that Microsoft would rake in some profits if they revived Money) and with the economic climate improving slowly, budgeting software will still be on the list as well.

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