Customer Reviews

Consumer Reports Money Adviser

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I would recommend this publication to anyone that wants unbiased information regarding personal finance. I have been a subscriber for several years now, and I look forward to getting this magazine in the mail. The great thing about Consumer Reports is that it does not receive advertising dollars; thus, the publisher is less likely to be persuaded to push particular financial products. Every month, there is a feature that discusses a topic regarding a financial issue, and the article provides in-dept instructions regarding that issue. I have not seen another financial magazine that is as thorough regarding financial instructions to improve one's financial capabilities and assets as this magazine.

It took a little while to get this product (maybe 2 weeks). They indicated when I subscribed it would take longer so I wasn't too disappointed. I read through the magazine and it reads much like the regular Consumer Reports magazine - it appears to be unbiased and trustworthing information that I can trust. I do wish it was a little longer but for the price I believe it is fair.

After a year's subscription I honestly have to say that I am disappointed. Most of the financial info is the same as some of the websites that get my daily news and from one of the major big box stores that issue a free magazine. The only thing this is really good for and what I got out of it is that it confirms what I already know. After a year's time and a few dollars spent on this, I would rather ask my financial adviser instead of renewing another year.
Update. While this subscription may not be for me, I do have to say that for someone who does not have a financial background it would be worth the money because not everyone is familiar with finance and CR is very credible for the general public.

I've been a subscriber for several years and still look forward to getting the publication in the mail and reading it. And I usually read it a couple of times - there aren't a lot of pages so it doesn't take that long. Much of the info is general in nature and is available elsewhere if you keep up with basic financial news and events. But I occasionally pick up a "gem" from the publication which makes the cost worth it. I wish it contained more information in each issue (had more pages). And in the title of this review I say "mostly unbiased" because every person, organization, and company in the world is biased in one way or another, including Consumer Reports. In conclusion, 4 stars = very good, but not great. Will I continue to subscribe? Yes.

The only safe financial magazine!! I have been getting this for many years. Very helpful and well researched! They don't use ads or hype to suck us into dangerous investing territory like every other finance magazine does.

I asked for this subscription as a gift and received it. I've read 5 issues so far and I'm not really that impressed. I like information that allows me to take action to change my financial position and there just aren't enough tips in this expensive publication. It's usually about 5 pages long with a fair amount of information that is not useful or interesting.