Dorothy, take a look at this old thread:
http://www.genealogistsforum.co.uk/f...ad.php?t=10180
There are pros and cons to The Genealogist. HarrysMum wouldn't be without it, at least so she said at that time. WendyPusey said she wouldn't touch them with a barge pole because they'll fine you if they think you're doing lookups for other people.