Product Details

• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Tapeworm Video Dist
• VHS Release Date: March 23, 1998
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6304950101
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #576,995 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Your Aunt Gladys could guest star on this primer, which purports to meet the needs of women. They got half the title right--it's made by women, but the stilted information imparted is financial advice either gender could benefit from and the well-read probably already know. The financial non-news bulletins are divided into four parts--risk vs. reward, investment returns, the need for liquidity, and the tax implications of various investments. The production values are so low it feels a bit like you're screening a home video. Hosts Linda Bergren and Cindy Witt have solid financial backgrounds but sound as if they're reading an annual report when they're on camera. Still, some startling statistics are relayed regarding the need for women to plan their financial futures. Consider this: one-third of the baby girls born today will live to be 100, with plenty of golden years to plan for. It could be the perfect offbeat baby-shower gift or an introduction for financial novices. --Valerie J. Nelson

From the back cover

Linda Bergen and Cindy Witt both work for a large Wall Street Investment firm and have over 20 years of combined experience. Linda and Cindy co-host a popular radio investment program called "Money Talk." Linda concentrates her business on individual stocks; Cindy's primary business is retirement planning. "...well-constructed tape...the information is presented in clear terms, often with accompanying charts and graphs that will prove invaluable..."--Billboard Magazine. "...Investing for Women by Women is a "must" for any woman having to take up investment management responsibilities.."--Reviewers Bookwatch. "...Investing for Women by Women does take the edge off the sometimes frightening prospect of financial planning..."--Business Video Magazine. "...can be used in credit union educational seminars or as part of any member education library..."--National Association of Credits Unions.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Learn the Basics of Personal Finance in Half an Hour, April 19, 2000

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Richard S. Voss, Assistant Professor of Manag... (Ruston, Louisiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Investing for Women By Women [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I have shown this video in a college course in personal finance, at a majority-female university. I believe it is more practical than Suze Orman's 9 Steps to Financial Freedom. Given its efficient format (about half an hour, compared to Suze's 87 minutes), a lot less time is wasted as you apprise yourself of the basics of personal finance. In addition, although the financial topics selected focus on those areas which the video's creators perceived to be weak points especially for women, there is nothing particularly gynecocentric about it. Men who want a quick grounding in the basics will benefit just as much as women and will not be made to feel like outsiders. However, I believe it could have included more information than it does. Some viewers may find that it offers less than they expect. (This is the downside to its short length.) This is not an advanced financial video by any means, so if you already know the basics about mutual funds, retirement planning, and taxes, you will not find it helpful. If, on the other hand, you want a very clear, well illustrated, unintimidating introduction into personal financial planning so that you can talk about the basics without sounding ignorant or pick up one of the popular financial magazines without feeling stupid, this video may be for you. Regarding its richness, I think you could watch it four times before exhausting its utility as a learning aid.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great retirement planning info!, January 19, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Investing for Women By Women [VHS] (VHS Tape)

When I was put in a position to roll over and manage my own retirement funds, this video helped me learn the various products available and evaluate where my money is going to meet my needs for retirement. I'm not an "Aunt Gladys" but I'm not a finance wizard, either. But now I'm comfortable that my retirement fund will be sufficient when I retire!

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical, sound advice on the importance investing, October 20, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Investing for Women By Women [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This video provides a concise overview of the "why's and how-to's" of investing, especially for women, but also emphasizes the IMPORTANCE of investing for all women. Women of all ages, walks of life, marital status, etc. need to know these things so that they can be an active financial partner with a spouse or make good financial decisions for themselves. Economic security and the independence it brings is possible for everybody.