Originally Posted by
XL-entLady
I know that TSPTalk's roskopfm and JB45 use Zecco. Poolman checked it out and wasn't sure about their customer service. I think CB uses Sharebuilder. And there are lots of folks using Scottrade.
I've read elsewhere in a couple of reviews that during times of great market activity, a person may have trouble getting real-time trades through at Scottrade. Anyone here having those problems?
I've just done my 2008 taxes and it appears that Uncle Sam will let me keep enough to fully fund 2 IRA's (mine and spouse's). And I'd like to spread things around a little bit, so I'm looking to open an account with another broker.
If you wouldn't mind, could you please do me a big favor and post a thumbnail review of whatever online broker you are currently using or may have used in the recent past? How hard was it to sign up, what do you think of their charting and research tools, how is their customer service, can you cancel or modify a trade quickly, have you ever had a problem with site slowdown keeping you from making a trade, etc.
My sincere appreciation,
Lady