Archive for February 2010

 
 

Our Man Goes Undercover and Tells All

He spent days sitting through free seminars to become a super trader. Lesson number one: It’ll cost you.

From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance:

Admit it: You’ve been tempted. You’ve seen the infomercials for trading systems that will teach you how to master the markets. Sign up for a free seminar in your area and you’re on your way to wealth and freedom. Ordinary people just like you are earning thousands each month. Why not join the club?

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Discount Brokers Lower Fees in Battle Over ETFs

Fidelity lowers its commissions, raises the stakes in its rivalry with Charles Schwab.

From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance:

The slugfest between the two heavyweights of discount brokerage, Fidelity and Charles Schwab, is intensifying. That’s great news for investors, particularly those who favor exchange-traded funds.

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