The history of Quicken
Take yourself back to 1984 — you’re listening to “When Doves Cry” on cassette in your Datsun, headed to catch Sixteen Candles on opening night, and gearing up for the Magic vs. Bird Lakers/Celtics NBA Final.
Any idea what else was released that year? We’ll give you a hint — it’s still used every day in 2023.
A timeline
1984: Quicken for DOS launches as the initial product for Intuit — and one of the first fintech products, ever.
1997: To the delight of small-business owners, Quicken unveils Home and Business, allowing users to manage their business and personal finances — all in one spot.
2021: Quicken is sold from H.I.G. Partners to Aquiline Capital Partners, furthering growth for the company.
2023 new Quicken purple logo
2023: Quicken unveils rebrand, offering a fresh, new look with the same vision — to help customers lead healthy, confident financial lives.
Reach your financial goals with confidence. Try Quicken Simplifi or Quicken Classic today.
Quicken has made the material on this blog available for informational purposes only. Use of this website constitutes agreement to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Quicken does not offer advisory or brokerage services, does not recommend the purchase or sale of any particular securities or other investments, and does not offer tax advice. For any such advice, please consult a professional.
Refreshed. Revamped. Renewed. This is Quicken at 40.
by Quicken
October 10, 2023
Personal Finance
Share article:
We’re so incredibly excited to share that we’ve rolled out a brand-new look — one that reflects not only who we are, but where we’re going.
But we can’t look toward the future without first recognizing our past — it’s what has helped shape our identity, and what’s helped our customers better their finances for four decades.