My warning sign was that my Lifetime Planner suddenly disappeared about two weeks ago. Today, Money refused to start. It would display the flash page and show that it was loading but about two thirds through it would just disappear and I'd be back to my desktop. I'm using Windows 8.1 but have been using it for a long time so nothing changed recently in the operating system.

Please run a system file check (SFC) & DISM (if necessary) if you are on win 8 or higher
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System file check (SFC) Scan and Repair System Files

Hi,

Have you try uninstall/reinstall these applications?

Disable all Anti-virus software temporarily, Try using apps troubleshooter and following instructions as mentioned below

Troubleshoot problems with an app

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/what-troubleshoot-problems-app

Regards,

D. Wu