— -- Q: When buying shares of large companies, it is better to use a broker or a direct purchase program? A: Normally I recommend investors open a brokerage account, even if they don't plan to do ...

January is a great time to start working toward your financial goals. If you’re looking to start investing, the first step is to open an investment account. But which kind of account is right for you?

A brokerage account is a type of financial account that allows you to trade investments. With a brokerage account, you can buy and sell assets such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, CDs and ETFs. Unlike ...

Brokerage accounts trade assets like stocks and ETFs; taxes apply on gains and dividends annually. Choose between self-service, automated, or full-service accounts based on your investment needs.