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TradeKing vs. Scottrade

July 21, 2011

The following is part of our online stock broker reviews series, helping you find a better broker for your investments. When it comes to online brokers, two of the most popular choices are and Scottrade. Both have low commissions, good customer service and excellent trading tools… so who should the average investor invest their money [...]

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401K vs IRA – Which Is Better?

July 20, 2011
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These days securing your retirement is more important than ever, but figuring out how to get there can be extremely confusing. The most common retirement investments, 401K’s and IRAs (both Roth and Traditional IRAs) have unique advantages and disadvantages. Let’s take a look at each option to see which of the two better suits your [...]

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Best Short Term Investment Strategy In This Economy?

July 19, 2011
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If it seems like the current state of the economy has us all running around scared, looking for a way to not just mek money, but protect what we already have, its because it’s true. Regular people everywhere looking for the best possible ways to keep their retirement funds and college funds for their children [...]

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How to Compare Online Stock Brokers

July 18, 2011
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With all the advancements in online investing, finding the best online broker is a lot simpler than to trying to find a traditional broker. A basic knowledge of investing can get you started in the right direction, as it will help you understand what kind of account you need and which types of services you [...]

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How to Teach Kids To Invest

July 15, 2011
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As a parent, it is our responsibility to teach their children to develop good money management habits, after all if we don’t teach them then who is going to? If they are old enough to have and spend money, then they are old enough to learn how money works and how to save it, and [...]

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TradeKing Fees and Commissions

July 14, 2011

The following is part of our Tradeking Review series. In this post, we are going to be looking at the assortment of fees and commissions for TradeKing account holders. When it comes to trading stocks, options or anything else, paying high commissions can really eat away at your rate of return, especially if you are [...]

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Broker Reviews

Zecco Review

July 13, 2011

This post is part of our Online Stock Broker Reviews series. We will be taking a look at Zecco online brokerage to help you determine which broker is the best for your investing needs. Quick Review Commissions: $4.95 ($6.95 for stocks/ETF’s under $1.00) Minimum Deposit: No Minimums Options: Yes Forex: Yes IRA’s: Yes – Traditional/Roth/Rollover [...]

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Zacks Premium Review

July 12, 2011

Since its inception in 1988, the Zacks newsletter has tripled the S&P 500, turned a $10,000 investment into $2 million and beaten the market 19 years out of 21. A simple and highly effective formula is applied in selecting stocks for the newsletter, thanks to Len Zack, who holds a Ph.D in Mathematics from M.I.T [...]

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Firstrade Review

July 12, 2011

This Firstrade Review is part of our Online Stock Broker Reviews series. How do they stack up with the other online brokers? Let’s take a look. Firstrade is a standard online stock trading service that fulfills the needs of both the casual investor and the seasoned trader. An impressive aspect of their site is the [...]

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TradeMonster Review

July 5, 2011

The following post is another piece in our Online Stock Broker Reviews series. This time we will be checking out the broker TradeMonster so you can decide if you should be investing with them. Quick Review Stock/ETF Commissions: $7.50 Options Commissions: $0.50 per contract ($12.50 minimum) Minimum Deposit: $2,000 in cash or securities Forex: No [...]

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