Product Reviews

"These volumes would be a welcome addition to financial information sources in libraries."
        - Journal of Business & Finance Librarianship (Volume 6, No. 2, pages 83-86)

	Guide to Common Stocks

"Users...will find the information succinct and the explanations readable, easy to understand, and helpful to a novice."
        - Library Journal (April 2002 issue, page 75)

	Guide to HMOs and Health Insurers

"With 20 years behind its insurance-advocacy research, Weiss continues to offer a wealth of information that helps consumers weigh their healthcare options now and in the near future."
        - Today's Librarian (April 2000, pages 39-40)

"[a] recommended reference source"
        - Booklist/REFERENCE BOOKS BULLETIN (December 1, 1998, page 698)

	Guide to Brokerage Firms

"...the need for a publication of this kind is greater than ever. This reasonably priced guide is recommended for both academic and public libraries serving investors."
        - American Reference Books Annual (2002 edition, pages 71)

"This well-designed tool will be highly useful to clients."
        - American Reference Books Annual (2001 edition, pages 63-64)

"This compilation of ratings and analysis is a useful guide for all investors... This guide makes it easy for even a novice investor to understand and build upon their financial knowledge."
        - Today's Librarian (November 1999, pages 43-44)

"[a] recommended business reference source"
        - Booklist/REFERENCE BOOKS BULLETIN (November 1, 1999, page 564)

	Guide to Stock Mutual Funds

"Weiss Ratings' Guide to Stock Mutual Funds is owned by hundreds of libraries in the United States and remains a popular personal investment tool. It is recommended for public and academic libraries supporting strong investment programs."
        - American Reference Books Annual (2002 edition, page 71)

"The design and text presentation is clear and easy to use for laymen. Weiss, which has an impeccable reputation, tracks more funds than any other publication."
        - Today's Librarian (September 2001, page 26)

"[a] recommended reference source... It now boasts a new section with in-depth analysis of the performance and risk ratings of the largest stock mutual funds, based on net assets." 
        - Booklist/REFERENCE BOOKS BULLETIN (April 15, 2001, page 1582)

"Simply the best guide to stock mutual funds, this guide is a must for all types of libraries. It provides a wealth of information for individual investors."
        - American Reference Books Annual (2001 edition, page 64)

"clearly written, reader friendly, and nicely designed"
         - Booklist/REFERENCE BOOKS BULLETIN (March 1, 1999, pages 1253-1254)

	Guide to Bond and Money Market Mutual Funds

"This is an extremely useful book for investors, or potential investors, in making investment decisions... This guide is highly recommended."
        - American Reference Books Annual (2002 edition, pages 70-71)

"Designed for both professionals and consumers who are making educated purchasing decisions. Weiss is more comprehensive [than Morningstar] and is reasonably priced for libraries."
        - American Reference Books Annual (2001 edition, page 63)

	Guide to Life, Health, and Annuity Insurers

"This rating guide is recommended as a priority purchase for large public libraries and academic libraries."
        - American Reference Books Annual (2002 edition, pages 75)

"The company's rigorous rating standards are designed to show whether an insurer can deal with severe economic adversity and its quarterly publication assures timely reporting. Weiss Ratings appears to be more cautious in its ratings than does Best's Reports [and] is highly recommended."
        - American Reference Books Annual (2001 edition, pages 74-75)

	Guide to Property and Casualty Insurers

"This Weiss Ratings Guide is an excellent source for consumers involved in the purchase of casualty insurance. It is a simple and invaluable guide for purchasers."
        - American Reference Books Annual (2001 edition, page 75)

	Guide to Banks and Thrifts

"This guide provides excellent ... ratings for banks and thrifts."
        - American Reference Books Annual (2002 edition, pages 73-74)

"Weiss' strength is gauging the safety of an institution."
        - American Reference Books Annual (2001 edition, pages 68-69)