Financial Software Versions
Be sure the financial software version being reviewed is the same version you want to research. Many websites leave reviews of previous software versions published.
Ulterior Motives in Software Reviews
Some financial software reviewers are simply trying to sell you the software; you buy the software, they get a commission. You will usually find more balanced opinions from a website that reviews several financial software titles. Avoid a review site that focuses on one software package.
Variety of Financial Software Reviews
Use a variety of financial software review sources. Read more than one online review for the same software to discover common threads that can confirm that the software is reliable, or that will alert you to problems with the software.
Consumer Opinions
Expect financial software reviews from the general public to be mixed. Consumer reviews are very valuable, although some of these reviews are written by people who aren't using the software correctly. These individuals will be frustrated with the software, which makes for a misleading review.If you find a few poor reviews among many favorable reviews for the same financial software, it's probably safe to give the weak reviews less weight.
