I do think some can be helpful to read and get an understanding of how people are thinking about certain investments. You may not make their recommended investment, but you can learn about the build up and thought process of investing.

That is the saying!

Isn't that they "aren't worth the paper they are printed on"

Moneyes wrote: I never have, but that's not to say that it isn't worth the money for others. I like to get information on my own. I always have. Other people find it better to pay a little for it, and that's fine too.

However, I have seen nothing but good reviews on the Motley Fool and from what I have read of theirs, they are good at what they do.

I have used from free newsletters, but have never paid for one. I have noticed most paid newsletters/stock picks arent worth the money.

I never have, but that's not to say that it isn't worth the money for others. I like to get information on my own. I always have. Other people find it better to pay a little for it, and that's fine too.

However, I have seen nothing but good reviews on the Motley Fool and from what I have read of theirs, they are good at what they do.

Have you ever signed up for a subscription based financial service like Motley Fool's stock advisor? If so, was it worthwhile? If not, would you ever pay for such a service?