By: 1812Blockhouse
As it moves into becoming a resource center in additional ways, the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library has introduced an invaluable resource for both seasoned investors and those embarking on their financial journey: Weiss Financial Ratings. This tool offers comprehensive insights into personal finance management, investment strategies, and wealth growth, all aimed at helping you make informed financial decisions.
What follows is from the Weiss Financial Ratings website:
Comprehensive Financial Learning
Weiss Financial Ratings provides a wide array of educational resources to help users understand and manage their finances better. Whether you’re looking to create a budget, navigate the complexities of taxes, or explore investment opportunities, Weiss Financial Ratings has you covered. The platform offers:
- Investment Guidance: Learn how to invest wisely and grow your wealth with expert advice.
- Financial Protection: Understand how to protect your finances from risks and uncertainties.
- Budgeting Tips: Get practical tips on managing your income and expenses effectively.
- Tax Information: Gain insights into the tax system and how to optimize your tax returns.

Independence and Objectivity
Weiss Ratings, founded in 1971, stands out as the only financial ratings agency that combines extensive coverage, strict independence, complete objectivity, high ethics, and a strong commitment to safety. Here’s what sets Weiss Ratings apart:
- Broad Coverage: Weiss issues ratings for 53,000 institutions and investments, including:
- Daily updated buy-sell-hold ratings for all U.S. listed stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs.
- Quarterly updated safety ratings for nearly all U.S. banks, credit unions, and insurance companies.
- Strict Independence: Unlike other ratings agencies that operate on an issuer-pay model, Weiss Ratings does not accept compensation from issuers or sponsors. Its revenue comes solely from the sale of ratings and research to consumers, investors, and end users. This ensures unbiased ratings, as Weiss Ratings publishes findings based solely on publicly available data without suppression at any company’s request.
- Complete Objectivity: Ratings are generated by objective computer models driven by complex algorithms, ensuring that each rated entity is treated fairly and without bias. This methodology has earned Weiss accolades from Members of Congress, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), and major news organizations.
Commitment to High Ethics and Safety
Weiss Ratings prides itself on maintaining high ethical standards and a strong commitment to safety:
- High Ethics: Employees adhere to the Weiss Personal Securities Transactions (PST) policy, which prevents any appearance of unfair advantage in their own investing or trading. Since its inception, Weiss Ratings has had no known instances of policy violations or allegations of unfair advantage.
- Commitment to Safety: Weiss Ratings focuses on risk avoidance and safety, often downgrading high-risk companies well in advance of their potential failure. This proactive approach has led major publications like The New York Times and Barron’s to recognize Weiss as a leader in identifying vulnerable companies. During market declines, Weiss Stock Ratings have been ranked #1 for profit performance by The Wall Street Journal, surpassing other major rating agencies and research companies.
Empowering Financial Decisions
Overall, Weiss Financial Ratings empower consumers, investors, and other end users to make prudent financial decisions. By avoiding financial dangers and seeking the best profit opportunities, users can navigate their financial journeys with confidence and clarity.
For more information or to start using Weiss Financial Ratings, visit the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library’s website or your local branch today.