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Good Ideas
If you wanted to be rich why wouldn't you read this book?
A must!
There are so many books out there that are really page fillers, but this book has substance!Actual ways to really produce the results you desire! You will not be disappointed! I also highly recommend that you read, "Think Like A Billionaire" by Scot Anderson.This book compares to quality and information on the "how to's" to become a Billionaire!

Not Some Pie in the Sky Scam, But You Should Be Realistic
Given the title of this book, reader expectations are bound to be high and some will be disappointed, however, I don't think comparisons to the Trump book are fair.Michael Masterson has literally gone from rags to riches in a very short time.The advice that he gives in this book is practical and useful.Using some of the techniques that he had highlighted in his Early To Rise e-letter and his other books, I've increased my income this year by over 100%.If you follow his advice and make wealth-building your primary goal, you will be successful.Will you reach seven figures in seven years?Those of you will uncommon drive and focus will have an excellent chance.
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Not Very Good
I have read a lot of personal development books. This book is very poorly written, has bad arguments which loop around to create reason, and I could not imagine giving this book to some poor kid in South America, southeast Asia, or Africa and telling them, "here read this book, you are starving but it is a holographic illusion, your Consciousness or the Hologram Illusion did this, it is not real." The author of this is born too well off, is lost in his Rich middle class American world filled with Western Philosophy that isn't applying to the rest of the world, and needs to strike a reality check. I do believe thought creates action but this is a little sick behavior from the author.

Despite obvious problems, still willing to use ideas
I want to believe.If it's true, it will work regardless of my "belief."In fact, I even used the author's "Process" on my discomfort with his system. NOT TO BAd~!
This book was good but not terrific. after reading best sellers like Why we want you to be rich by Donald TRump and God Doesn't run a $2 Shop by Sage Saint Francis i found that this book just was not in the same leauge.
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Robert Allen gives you the formulas, the numbers.
Many books on investing try to pump you up, motivate you, but they don't tell you exactly how to make money.But this book, and all of Robert Allen's, tell you how to calculate each possible deal ahead of time as well as why so you can come out ahead; or on the other hand, what would cause you to lose money. That is, his books are specific rather than just vague wild dreams. And what could be more motivating than having the workable techniques in your hands! This is his very best book yet, in my opinion--the actual formulas, the numbers, that he uses himself.It is great. This is that most vtial thing, the arithmetic itself.

There is always something to learn
Although i find the book to be pretty outdated and based in seller financing, there are some other topics as taxes that were interesting for someone like me that does not know much about property taxes. There are other books out there that are a more worthwhile read than this one.

My first Robert Allen book. Still a hot seller, 20 years later!
I bought Creating Wealth back in 1985, exactly 20 years ago. Initially I was looking for stock and other investing advice. After reading Creating Wealth, I added Nothing Down to my library and went to work investing.
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Pragmatism on your way to wealth creation..I am on my way
I cannot claim to be an expert in the wealth creation literature outside the US, but I am inclined to think that the principles are the same everywhere.
This is the book to have...
if you can, look for the audio version... take it to the gym and call it a day. this guy is the best...

The Recipe for Success is Universal
This is definitely a book for those who realize they have to change their mindset to break out of the blueprint they've been dealt from parents, family and community.There are so many underlying thoughts and sabotages that we put on ourselves everyday.Each one continues to bring us back to a level that is usually inconsistent with our goals.I talk to many people during the course of the day and I find that too many people have goals that they'll never achieve because of the type of thinking they do on a daily basis.
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Editorial Review

The rich are different from the rest of us, if for no other reason than U.S. tax and securities laws allow them to invest in ways that keep us from catching up to them. That's why 90 percent of all corporate shares of stock are owned by 10 percent of the people. Kiyosaki believes it's possible for anyone to move up into that 10 percent, but it takes a different view of investing than most people have: it takes a plan to be a successful investor. And a plan is more than simply buying and selling, or collecting "assets" that bring in no cash and are thus more akin to liabilities. The way most people invest, "they might as well be pushing a wheelbarrow in a circle," he writes. A plan is "mechanical, automatic, and boring," a formula for success that has worked historically for most of those who've used it. Kiyosaki's "rich dad" (actually, the father of his best friend) tells him the simplest analogy is the game Monopoly: buy four green houses, trade them for one red hotel, and repeat until you become rich.Read more

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Kiyosaki - Does it Again!
Kiyosaki's third book in his Rich Dad, Poor Dad series delivers again.This book is a logical progression of RDPD and CFQ building on his principals of building wealth for the first half of the book.Afterwards, Kiyosaki unveals what the reader has been waiting for . . . just how the rich invest.He disclaims the book plainly for the reader looking for the next hot stock tip or get rich quick scheme.The book delivers on it's title from a principal information standpoint, which should suit readers that realize that wealth is built up over time and based upon timeless principals and a strong foundation.The last two phases of the book are extremely well-written.Kiyosaki covers financial ratios, IPO offerings, taking companies public, and of course real estate principals.He presents his information to get you thinking not to give you answers for he knows the answers will come if the action is initiated.Another aspect of Kiyosaki that I particularly like is that he discusses his failures, which should let the masses know that riches are often found after many failures (more often it is the norm).So if you want easy answers - don't buy this book.If you want principals, ingredients for success in building wealth, and systematic structure on what you should be thinking in acquiring and KEEPING your wealth - this is your book!

One of my most picked up books!
I have read this book and keep this as a reference when referring to my questions on money and finance. This book is a definite read and its definitly the type of books that you read several times for reasons of referring back to the ideals of money. Another book I reccommend is THINK LIKE A BILLIONAIRE by Scot Anderson.

Rich Dad's Guide to Investing: What the Rich Invest in, That the Poor and the Middle Class Do Not
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SirWired
Last night at our Investors Group meeting we listened to the speaker explain the basics of the plan in the book.Before I bought it I wanted to read the reviews.Yours was very good, except that I wish you would read the book and then come back and tell us what you think.I haven't bought it yet.
Awesome..definitely "outside the box" material
I could NOT put this book down. If you seriously want a financial plan that has ALL the benefits, then embrace this book.

This will change the way you think about finances!
This book blew me away with the concepts and idea's.It has completely changed how I will approach my mortgage and other retirement savings in the future.The concepts at a high level make a lot of sense.Getting down to the details on how to put all of these concepts together becomes more difficult.I recommend this book to everyone.I really enjoyed it. ... Read more

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Cashflow Quadrant: Rich Dad's guide to Financial Freedom
This book taught be a great deal about how many different ways there are to make money.It was very insightful and helpful.
Required reading
I read this book because I had nothing better to do at the time, and I believe there is nothing better I could have done with my time. This book changed the way I view money, work, time, and life.
Vague on details but great concepts
Peeks your interest! Good book for getting you to buy the rest of his series... The book doesn't go into many specifics other than the many sacrifices the author made.If you are looking to get an idea of what real estate can do for you, this is the book.However, you will need to look elsewhere if you want a roadmap. ... Read more

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Enough material for a good chapter, not a whole book
A few good ideas that could have been a good chapter in another book.

Automatic Wealth is a Motivator
If you are stuck in a financial rut and think there is no hope of ever becoming financially independent, then read this book.This book opened my eyes to multiple possibilities of financial freedom from impressing your boss to owning your own business.This book has pushed me in the right direction.When I am millionaire I will owe it to this book.

Those who give negative comments clearly don't know what this book is about..
I would like to state the obvious. From the perspective of a marketer myself, this is a great book. Almost everyone in the world know the best way to make money of ALL time is selling. And it is a skill you can LEARN. Just like anything else.
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There's a big difference between "making a living" and making a life. Do you spend more than you earn? Does making a living feel more like making a dying? Do you dislike your job but can't afford to leave it? Is money fragmenting your time, your relationships with family and friends? If so, Read more

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This is the one & only book on achieving financial independence in my personal library...
This is the one & only book on achieving financial independence in my personal library that I have fully subscribed to the working principles as formulated by the two authors. The two authors came with excellent credentials.
some free advise....
By definition it seems all books written on personal finance are as inspiring as reading the phone book only spiced up a bit with neat little graphs and pie charts.However, what this book does is take a step back from the usual sermon about compound interest, dollar cost averaging, putting ten percent away, (you are getting bored already, aren't you?) and address the cost of money as well as the value of money. More than a financial book this is more of a practical philosophy book that considers quality of life as much as net worth.I would recommend you buy this book, but as a practical consideration, if you are trying to control spending, a trip to the library may prove wiser.

Awful
This has to be one of the most ridiculous books I have ever read. At one point the authors ask: if money equals security, wouldn't you feel safe walking through a major American city at midnight with a suitcase full of cash handcuffed to your wrist? If money really did equal security, you would! I stopped reading after that.
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Best personal finance book out there
David Bach wrote a personal finance and investment book that anyone can benefit from, no matter how old or young you are or what your financial situation is.David wrote the book in a very approachable, comprehensive format so the reader should walk away with many ideas about how to improve his or her financial situation.You will probably not agree with every word on every page (and David probably wouldn't want it that way), and for example, I am very happy being a renter at the moment rather than taking on a mortgage, and I have very good reasons for doing so.
There's hope for anyone!
Excellent and informative. It got me really excited about planning for my future, even if you are at middle age. It really points out what you SHOULD know about your finances and how to find out what you don't know by giving you alot of links to look up. It was really helpful in explaining the 401k and how to invest for it. Mostly, I found it inspiring. It made me want to go out and be somebody!

Start Late, Finish Rich
I just finished the book. Based on additional financial information presented in the book, I now have an action item list to finish rich with a late start. As far as the information on employment is concerned, I now have better direction on how to become a great employee and not just a good one. Answering the questions honestly provided me that direction. I will admit, I have to go back and really read the chapters on real estate. With owning my own home, I already have a head start.
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I loved this book at first, but. . .
When I frst read this book several years ago, I loved it.However, I like to go over my library of personal finance books to get a little shot of encouragement when I need it or just for some info I might have forgotten.After going back to this book, I couldn't get through the silly story again.It just did not go down as well on the second helping.The story and the characters get old very fast.Skip this one and buy the automatic millionaire or the total money makeover instead.

Good advice is buried in this 1950's Educational Film Strip
My dad gave me this book. I'm young (25) but not a novice when it comes to my finances. Some of the things discussed in here I'm already doing but some of it was new to me. If you can get through the annoying and downright stupid conversations (not one "joke" in here is even close to being funny) between the "barber" and his "pupils" you'll leave with some good information.The "story" is written in the fashion of a 1950's film strip on finance...I felt like it was almost talking down to me in some sections as if I wasn't intelligent enough to understand some of the concepts. Read this book, but also check out Suze Orman..especially if you're in your 20's. (and to the publisher: do you really want a review by Arthur Andersen on the back of the book?)

Great Book...
The wealthy barber is a great little book. It explains investing to the layperson, without fancy language, or needlessly complex concepts. The Barber - told in an series of monthly haircuts to his customers - explains how one should undertake the path to financial freedom, regardless of what their income levels are.There is no real trick here, or advice on what to invest in, rather, just the founding principles one must undertake to learn before they start saving for their families future. For example, Roy, [the Barber] explains how important it is to start investing early, and how compound interest works. Also, how anyone can save a nice little nest egg by putting away just a few dollars off their weekly paycheck.
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Boring
This book provides nothing new.It is centered on the whole idea of setting up your retirement accounts so they automatically deduct from your paycheck.If you have 401k, duh, it does that automatically...anyway, boring.It also says to save money, don't use credit cards, pay yourself, blah, blah, blah.Oh yeh, if you save early you will be a millionaire in like forty years...zzzz. Ok, it did help me by reminding me about the interest rates in banks.One idea was to put the emergency funds in a money market account which offers a higher interest rate than a regular savings account.Upon reading this, I decided to do this and doing this made me realize the dismal .2% I've been earning on my saving account.And not realizing the latest craze started by ING, all the other banks offer an "online savings" account which offers 5% compare to the dismal .2%.I immediately switched!Other than this part of the book, it was boring.

Sensible financial guide
David Bach offers a very straightforward and basically foolproof method for managing your finances in "The Automatic Millionaire." This isn't a get-rich-quick book: "The Automatic Millionaire" is based on the principle that anyone can become wealthy by following a few basic steps and learning how to manage their money well. Bach insists that the only way people can truly get rich is if they "pay themselves first" with every check before shelling out money for bills, basic expenses, and trivial purchases. The idea of making everything "automatic" stems from Bach's belief that by using automated payroll deductions for things like retirement accounts and monthly bills, people won't be tempted to stray away from their budgets.
Most Americans would benefit
Yes, much of the information and advice in this book comes from other sources (The Richest Man in Babylon, etc.).And yes, most of the stuff in here is "common sense" to many people.However, reading this simple book would benefit so many people I know...and isn't that the aim of a "self-help" book after all?
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Like many savvy business people of the 21st century, David Bach offered his first pearls of financial wisdom to women, in his bestselling book Read more

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Second Book Newlyweds Should Read
First is Kahlil Gibran's "The Prophet."
Awesome Book - Practical Advice
With only 15-18 years until retirement, I have been on a quest to learn as much as I can about money as quickly as possible. This book is a no-nonsense education that will have my wife and I ready for that time by setting and taking action on clearly defined goals, getting our finances and financial paperwork under control, and motivating our family and friends to follow suit. Even if your goal is to have $1 million over 30-40 years and you only get to $800,000, you are a lot further ahead than those who say, "I will start tomorrow." Don't start tomorrow... start NOW. This is a very easy to read book with alot of checklists, quizzes and tools/resources to make your dreams a reality; however, only YOU can take those necessary steps. This book is a gold mine of information. Take the time ... NO, MAKE the time ... to read it!
You dont have to be married to read it
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It was the "bible" for me
As the author of a similar book entitled, "When Can I Tell My Boss, I Quit!," I offer the highest compliment to Mr. Slott:I used his book in the research for my book.He has written the "bible" of IRAs that explains with a combination of easy prose and good examples, the ins and outs of this topic.Mr. Slott warns of pitfalls and encourages the reader to take action.I go back to his book often for all the answers!

The retirement savings time bomb
It is time not to procastinate and to get your financial house in order.This book is great.

What you don't know CAN hurt you!
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Editorial Review

When Suze Orman was 13 she watched her father dive into the flames of his burning take-out chicken shack in order to rescue his cash register. In that moment Orman learned that money was more important than life itself. And so it became her quest to be rich. But years later, when Orman became a wealthy broker with a huge investment firm, she was profoundly unhappy. What went wrong? She had not yet achieved financial freedom. In her nine-step program, Orman covers the ingredients to financial success--confronting our beliefs and fears, learning the nuts and bolts (and insiders secrets!) of savvy management, and finding the spiritual trust that leads to abundance. ... Read more

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[billionaire] Oprah Winfrey's favorite money guru - 'nuff said!
i've given MANY of these away because...
Advice is not revolutionary but good definitions
It turns out I had taken most of the steps Suze outlines in this book several years ago so I can't say I found out anything earth shaking.
Overrated
Suze gives some good advice, especially to set up a will and revocable trust to help protect your family members, etc.But, it is a little too emotional and overdone."If you would just save that $2 a week you spend on whatever, you would have X amount of money on 20 years" over and over is a bit ridiculous.I really disagree with her dislike of professional money managers (I am not one) and the "follow your heart" approach.Most people who manage their own investments do not do as well as they would with a professional. In fact, many fail miserably. If you need medical advice, ask a doctor, if you need your kitchen redone, hire a contractor, and if you need advice on how to invest your money, given your situation and goals, ask a financial planner for help.Many people are in crummy dog stocks and worthless no-load mutual funds because they "followed their heart" and chased last years winners.Not a bad audio book, but my copy was really outdated (1997)--almost 10 years old.Buy something less emotional and more recent. ... Read more

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A Must Read for Entrepreneurs and Wealth Seekers
This book is a must read for entrepreneurs and wealth seekers. There is a saying "Even if you are the greatest jockey in the world, you have to be on the right horse to be a winner". The streams of income Mr. Allen suggests in this book are the RIGHT HORSES that should be pursued - those that ultimately generate residual income. In addition, the concept of diversification of income sources is a key concept to be taken from this book. I have given a 4 stars rating only because the action steps are a bit limited in scope - understandable though as it covers a lot of grounds. This book helped me understand where to begin to put my efforts/energy towards and conceptualize/visualize how my income sources should look like going forward. Although it seems overwhelming after you read the entire book, if you break down the concepts and pursue generating the income streams one by one, i think achiveing financial independence is definitely possible.
Journey in Learning, Planning and Achieving
This book was very interesting to read, a litle bit like reading a novel about how you could become very happy and successful using a variety of new techniques coming straight from the information age we live in.Most of these techniques did not exist ten years ago, so this is new content.
Boycott Robert G. Allen!!!
Robert G. Allen is a notorious and relentless internet spammer.If you should happen to somehow end up on one of his email lists like I did, he will send you several junk emails a day.Unsubscribing doesn't work, and trying to block the sender's domain is useless because the emails are sent from a different domain every time.The funny part is that the emails aren't even coded properly.They always show up as just a bunch of html code.Would you really take internet money-making advice from a guy who can't even code html properly?Anyway, his spamming practices are completely illegal and it's only a matter of time before the law catches up with him.But that shouldn't come as any surprise considering that mister Allen has been in trouble with the law before.He's had several run-ins with the IRS, lawsuits against him, and a chapter 7 bankruptcy.I would also stay away from his Nothing Down real estate methods.Many of those practices are illegal, and the president of the Nothing Down club in Atlanta wound up in federal prison because of it.For more info on Allen, visit johntreed dottcomm, click on Real Estate Investing, then click Real Estate Guru Ratings.Bottom line, don't trust this guy and don't buy his books. And if you're reading this Mr. Allen, take me off your @%#&*$ mailing list!!! ... Read more

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Excellent bookfor a more realistic approach towards savings and retirement.
In some ways this book is like the other books out there: work hard, save money, let it compound. However, he does preach something that no other book I have read teaches. Most people say you save all your life and then you retire, and that is where they end their story. They focus on all the ways to save up enough money to retire and live off the interest. However, for most people that is impractical, and impossible for some. This book on the other hand gives you a good way to think about how to deal with your money in stages, and realize that retirement is not the end of your investing. Easy read, lots of good info, not too many stats to bog you down. Overall, very glad I read it.

Recommended to the informed and uninformed
Recommended even to other CPA, financial planers, and insurance agents.Ray's personality shoots through the pages make it a "Fun" book to read.I can't believe I used the work fun, but it is appropriate.Helpful illustrations allow those negligent in retirement planning to understand the importance of "Bucketizing" (read the book).If you enjoy his radio show you will find the book beneficial as well.

A Must Read
I first became aware of Mr. Lucia and his "BrainTrust" (Rick Plum, Rob Butterfield, Jr., and John Dean) when his long-running (14 year) San Diego-based radio show went national and became syndicated with Business Talk Radio at the end of 2000; I thank the day I stumbled upon this sage.The show has become increasingly popular and now airs in around 60 markets.Once limited to the greater San Diego area, this show is now educating people all across the country.This book continues the process of finally bringing Ray Lucia to an even broader audience. Read more

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DO NOT PASS THIS BOOK UP!!!
I mean it when I say do not pass this book up.There is so much useful information about investing in money that we all should have learned before we got into the work force.I recommend he create a book for high school students that needs to mandatory reading.
Tools for Achieving Financial Freedom
Do you know how much money you will have once your retirement age comes around?Do you know how much your social security benefits will be per year?Do you have an IRA AND some kind of work-related account like a 401K?If yes, do you understand how your money is being invested?If you are married, are you taking an equal part in managing your household's finances?If you have kids but you were to die next week, would your kids be able to survive financially?Are you debt-free?Do you have money put away in case you were not able to work for five months?...If you answered, "No" to any of these questions, this is the book for you.It absolutely changed my life and I went from being $4,000 in debt to being debt-free and having $12,000 saved up for my retirement within 5 months of reading this book.Thanks to David Bach, I went from worrying about my financial future to feeling secure knowing that I will have more than enough to retire on.I just wish that I could have read this book sooner.It is a very fast and easy read that can give you the motivation and information on how to take the reins to your financial future and steer yourself toward a life of financial security-- where even someone like me who comes from a poor, debt-ridden family can create the first generation of wealth.This book is amazing; if you can't afford to buy it, check it out from the library, like I did.It is also a great book to give as a gift to young ladies, college students/graduates and anyone else for that matter.Check it out and you'll never regret that you did.

Every woman should read it!
Actually, every person should read it. This book provides so much information about how to handle your finances. I just recently graduated college and am also newly engaged, so this book has definitely helped us to plan our lives. This is information you DONT get in high school, undergrad, or grad school unless you're a finance major. Everyone should read one of Bach's Smart **** Finish Rich books. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. Business/Economics    4. Consumer Finance    5. Finance, Personal    6. Financial security    7. Investments    8. Personal Finance - Financial Planning    9. Personal Finance - Investing    10. Personal finance    11. Women    12. Business & Economics / Personal Finance / General    13. Fiction   

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Rethinking finances in light of longer lifespans
Some of the negative reviewers missed the main point that Stephen Pollan makes in "Die Broke": In an era of longer lifespans new financial strategies are required. The era of leaving a large inheritance is over. That money will be used, instead, to fund longer lives.
Interesting point of view
If the author believes one's "last check written should be to the undertaker, and it should bounce!" this is the way to do it. I think it's irresponsible to instruct people to spend what they make, but not overstep into debt. Yes, enjoy your hard earned money, give it away if you like when you are alive, but don't think for a minute you won't run out of resources before your last breath if you follow this book. Things I like about this book: I do like the notion of NOT retiring.I think people are "retiring" at an alarming rate in the prime of their productive lives, and for what? Also the idea of spending cash instead of using credit is excellent advice for the instant-gratification age we are in.

He talks a lot but doesnt say much
I bought this hoping for wise advice on financial matters. I instead found this book to be 200 pages of talk without substance. The points it makes (dont retire, quit work, die broke) are remade over and over in different ways without much of any intelligent argument as to why or how. I felt the book was not worth a read at all and was just a bunch of fluff to make up 200 pages. It was poorly organized as well with different subjects per each chapter. For example chap. 8 is "Accountants" through chapter 46 is a one page chapter on "Savings Accounts." I couldnt believe how many words were used that never said anything. Blah! ... Read more

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Getting Notary Signature
My husband & I bought this product after reading the reviews on Amazon, so we thought it would be OK for residents of New York state. However, before you buy it, you should check with the laws of the state you live in, because in New York state, it is now our understanding that a Notary cannot sign & witness a Will. We completed the information on the Will. We had to cut & paste a part of it, because it left out information on my husband's Will. My Will printed all OK, but his had empty spaces no matter how many times we tried to print it. After the final paste, we went to find a Notary. We went to banks, and to the town hall, and everywhere we were told none of the Notaries would sign for a Will. One Notary told us she'd lose her license if she did. Finally we checked on line at New York laws, and based on the information there, we now have an appointment with a lawyer to make our Wills. So for us, we couldn't find any Notary to notarize our Wills.
pathetic
during startup, it asks if you have audio. as i don't like talking apps, i click "no" - no audio. it starts blabbing. kill the audio on the computer.
Will & Trust Software Poor
There is much better will and trust software on the market.This software doesn't allow you to edit or make any changes in the document.It is not a word processor either.You cannot talor the document to you needs.Recommend you get another product or same your money. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Estate planning    3. Estates & Trusts    4. Personal Finance    5. Personal Finance - Financial Planning    6. Personal Finance - Money Management    7. Personal Growth - Success    8. Software    9. Software - Business - CDROM / Universal    10. Trusts and trustees    11. United States    12. Wills    13. Business & Economics / Personal Finance / Money Management