Difference between "be helpful to" and "be helpful for"
I've seen sentences with either like:

What kind of information from consumers is most helpful to you?

I hope this series on running footwear has been helpful for you.

So what's the difference?

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Difference between "be helpful to" and "be helpful for"
I've seen sentences with either like:

What kind of information from consumers is most helpful to you?

I hope this series on running footwear has been helpful for you.

So what's the difference?

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General rule:  helpful FOR a purpose/benefit or helpful TO a person.  (my opinion)

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It would be helpful for you to workout.
Means helpful for somebody to do something. (Helpful for you- Enables you to get fit)
Helpful to somebody - The booklet is helpful to parents of the disabled boy. (Helpful to you means if you willing to help)

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Not much difference in meaning at all. I'd say the first sentence using "to" is more correct.

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