By Matthew Makowski Ready to start investing, but not sure exactly where to start? The first thing you need to figure out is how to open a brokerage account. The good news is this part is incredibly easy. The only hard part is choosing which brokerage works best for you.
But in all honesty, the easiest way to get started is by opening an account with any of the big discount brokerages. Take your pick. Fidelity, TD Ameritrade, E*Trade and Charles Schwab all offer similar services. For the most part, account minimums and commission fees are a thing of the past – though some …read more