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Cost is only one of many factors.
Some product reviews (particularly food) in Consumer Reports are out of wack with reality; e.g., how many people purchase mayonaise based solely upon cost per ounce?Taste and nutrition facts, I believe are more important - although they receive no consideration.

Great Magazine
I have subscribed for over 3 years now and use the information all of the time!!

The virtues and defects of impartiality
Consumer Reports and its parent organization, Consumers Union, can seem a bit schizophrenic at times, which isn't surprising when you consider their mission. On the one hand, their role is to interpose some rationality between the urge to acquire and the products that are marketed to us with every possible appeal. They propose to do this by supplying quality information. On the other hand, they must be neutral, which means they can't editorialize about how stupid and irrational your motives may be, and they can't say anything negative about a consumer economy that is built on exploiting those motives. Thus, if a product makes a false health claim, they may go after it, but if you want to buy a carbon dioxide spewing SUV, then their fondest hope is to help you buy the best big, dumb SUV available. Fair enough: spare me that. I understand the rules of the game. But it does embody a contradiction: lies and tactics on one side of a certain line are ok; on the other, not.
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a common touch and a devoted fan base
Kiplinger's Personal Finance is a worthy challenge to Money Magazine for a monthly dose of economic and investing trends, helpful financial tips, and - in KPF's case - a kind of populist advocacy for the little guy investor.
Wealth of information
Received the first issue 3 weeks after placing the subscribtion order with amazon, so that was faster than promised.
Best personal financial magazine
I have read several financial magazine: Money, Forbes, Business Week, Fortune, Smart Money, and Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine. I must say that of all these magazines, Kiplinger and Smart Money are the two most useful magazines in terms of personal finance. Of this two, Kiplinger is the better one. I find that most finance magazine provide very narrow opinions on investment and finance planning. The writers of Kiplinger, however, provide very diversified opinions on investment and finance planning. This may not sound like a good idea for novice, but it is certainly a welcome feature and the most feature, in my opinion, for a sophisticate reader. ... Read more

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Sex, Money, Food & Real Estate
What eles is there in America these days?????
PLEEEEEEEEEEESEDELIVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IT HAS BEEN SEVERAL WEEKS AND STILL NO MAGAZINE FROM MONEY!!!!OH YEAH BUT THEY DID REMEMBER TO BILL MY CREDIT CARD IN A TIMELY FASHION....MAYBE WHEN SOMETHING TAKES OVER A MONTH YOU SHOULD BILL THE PERSON WHENU SHIP THE PRODUCT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For $1 per issue you can't go wrong
I have been a Smart Money subscriber for over three years. I must say that each month I look forward to receiving the new issue. It needs to be said (to those who aren't aware) that this is a publication of the Wall Street Journal. There isn't as much market news but the writing is just as good. From undervalued stock picks, to mutual fund screening and research, finding cheap bottles of good wine, car ratings, retirement planning and portfolio health - this magazine hits on many important topics for people in their working years. I find the writing to be accurate and insightful. I would still be a subscriber if the subscription was $3 per issue. That's the true value I find in it. Hands down it's the best personal finance magazine around. Head and shoulders above Money & Kiplingers. ... Read more

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Terrible Service Can't Recommend
I ordered Kiplingers and US News on March 25 and was immediately charged for both subscriptions.Today is October 12th and I've never received US News.I've complained several times and been given a variety of excuses and promised a refund and free subsciption which of course I haven't received.When I requested a refund of course I was given the wrong amount.If you want to order magazines I agree with the last reviewer go to another site because while Amazon is great for books that haven't got the magazine business straight.Also, the customer service phone numbers are wrong and this is a total mess.

Extremely disapointed!
I ordered this magazine as a gift. I paid for it on Nov. 21 '05. It is now Feb. 19 '06, and my daughter has not yet recieved her Christmas present! I will never again place an order with Amazon! Barnes and Noble has proved to be very efficient and worthy of my business. I will at this point try to get my money back from this company, and my daughter can purchase the magazine and all the missed issues off the newsstand! ... Read more

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Magazine is great...gift recipient harrassment is embarrasing!!
The Bottom Line magazine is a great gift.I've ordered it for several years for my father-in-law.I am rethinking this year however because the publisher (after several requests to stop) continues to send my in-laws reminders that THEY need to renew.It is and always has been a GIFT subscription.I've ordered two months earlier last year and yet they are still harrassed about their subscription expiring soon.I AM NOT A HAPPY CUSTOMER...my "gift" has turned into an ANNOYANCE.
It would be nice have it before I can review it
This item takes to long to be shipped, the Bottom Line/Personal (Purchased on 07/12/2005)
The Name Says it All
This magazine is excellent. It provides a well written "Bottom Line" to a wide range of issues. The articles are short and to the point, yet they provide enough information so that you get a good understanding of the topic.
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Terrible Service Can't Recommend
I ordered Kiplingers and US News on March 25 and was immediately charged for both subscriptions.Today is October 12th and I've never received US News.I've complained several times and been given a variety of excuses and promised a refund and free subsciption which of course I haven't received.When I requested a refund of course I was given the wrong amount.If you want to order magazines I agree with the last reviewer go to another site because while Amazon is great for books that haven't got the magazine business straight.Also, the customer service phone numbers are wrong and this is a total mess.

Extremely disapointed!
I ordered this magazine as a gift. I paid for it on Nov. 21 '05. It is now Feb. 19 '06, and my daughter has not yet recieved her Christmas present! I will never again place an order with Amazon! Barnes and Noble has proved to be very efficient and worthy of my business. I will at this point try to get my money back from this company, and my daughter can purchase the magazine and all the missed issues off the newsstand! ... Read more

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