To figure out if you need an investment broker (and what kind), start by figuring out what it is you want to do with your investment cash. Then consider what…
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Thursday Oct 30, 2008
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Monday Feb 2, 2009
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Monday Oct 5, 2009
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Wednesday Apr 29, 2009
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Monday Apr 6, 2009
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Sunday May 24, 2009
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In the same way you need a bank to store your money, you need a brokerage firm in order to invest it. Brokerage firms are where you keep stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and retirement accounts.
Monday Mar 23, 2009
Switching costs - and aggravation - are often cited for consumers staying put in bank and brokerage accounts they no longer want. Theresa Carey walks through her own steps, and tax considerations, for the smoothest way to switch brokers.
Here are the questions you need to ask before you sign up with an investment broker.
No matter what your goal is, you should definitely test-drive a brokerage firm before opening an account. Scour its web site, visit its offices nearby, and talk to the phone reps to see how smart they seem.
| Type | Today | Week Ago |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Year Fixed | 4.62%  |
4.67% |
| 30 Year Fixed | 5.15% | 5.15% |
| 1 Year ARM | 3.48% |
3.51% |
| 5/1 Year ARM | 3.62% |
3.68% |
| Type | Today | Week Ago |
|---|---|---|
| Line of Credit | 4.89%  |
4.88% |
| 10 Year Loan | 7.47% | 7.47% |
| 15 Year Loan | 7.61% |
7.60% |
| Type | Today | Week Ago |
|---|---|---|
| Interest Checking | 0.28% | 0.28% |
| Money Market/Savings | 0.38% | 0.38% |
| 12 Month CD | 1.13%  |
1.15% |
| 60 Month IRA CD | 2.40% |
2.41% |
| Type | Today | Week Ago |
|---|---|---|
| Cash Back Cards | 12.66% |
12.68% |
| No Annual Fee Cards | 12.08% |
11.97% |
| Reward Cards | 12.75% |
12.61% |
| Small Business Cards | 11.01% |
10.94% |
| Student Cards | 13.77% |
13.49% |
| Platinum Cards | 12.26% |
12.11% |
