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Recent Articles by Jordan Wathen

Apr 1, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

OptionsHouse vs. Merrill Edge for IRA Accounts

Let's compare two popular brokers to see which is a better fit for a new IRA account. Here's how OptionsHouse and Merrill Edge compare on commissions, fees, funds, and more.

Mar 31, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

TradeStation vs. OptionsHouse: Brokers for IRAs

TradeStation and OptionsHouse may be better known for active traders, but they have a lot to offer in IRAs, too.

OptionsHouse vs. Interactive Brokers IRA

Aug 24, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

OptionsHouse vs. Interactive Brokers: A Comparison for Individual Retirement Accounts

Here's how Interactive Brokers and OptionsHouse compare on commissions, mutual fund selection, international stocks, and more, all from the perspective of a long-term IRA investor.

Mar 29, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

TradeKing vs. Fidelity: Discount Brokers for IRA Accounts

Ready to open an IRA? See how popular discount brokers TradeKing and Fidelity compare for retirement investors.

OptionsHouse vs. Charles Schwab for IRAs2

Mar 29, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

OptionsHouse vs. Charles Schwab: Discount Brokers for IRAs

There's more to a broker than just fees and commissions. Here's how OptionsHouse and Charles Schwab compare for investors who want to open an IRA to save for retirement.

Mar 28, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

3 Reasons an ARM Mortgage Is a Bad Idea

There's a mortgage for every need, but here are three scenarios where an adjustable-rate mortgage can be a bad idea.

Mar 23, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

A Financial Mailbag

Should I carry some debt on my credit card from month to month? Is trading on margin worth the risk if the rates are good? And more of your questions answered.

Mar 21, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

Why Bank of America Shares Are Down 5% Today

Bank stocks dropped as optimism about U.S. policy and interest-rate increases fades.

Mar 17, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

Why Shares of AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Are Plunging Today

The property and casualty insurance company disclosed accounting errors dating back to 2014.

Mar 14, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

Why Moneygram International Inc Stock Is Soaring Today

Shares of the money-transfer company are popping on a takeover offer from Euronet Worldwide, Inc.

TradeKing and Merrill Edge for IRAs comparison

Mar 12, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

TradeKing vs. Merrill Edge: Best Choice for an IRA Account

TradeKing and Merrill Edge can be solid choices for opening an individual retirement account. Here's how to decide which is best for you.

Mar 12, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

TradeKing vs. E*Trade: Where to Open an IRA

The place where you open a Roth or traditional IRA is no small matter. Here's how TradeKing and E*Trade compare for retirement savers.

TradeKing vs. Interactive Brokers individual retirement accounts

Feb 9, 2018 by Jordan Wathen

Ally Invest vs. Interactive Brokers: Where to Open an IRA

When you're ready to get started with a Roth or traditional IRA, an online discount brokerage may be a good place to open an account. See how Ally Invest and Interactive Brokers compare on features that matter to long-term retirement investors.

Mar 10, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

TradeKing vs. Capital One: Brokers for IRA Accounts

Here's how TradeKing and Capital One compare for investors who are in the market for an IRA account.

Mar 10, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

OptionsHouse vs. Vanguard: Comparing IRA Accounts

Here's how OptionsHouse and Vanguard compare for individual retirement accounts.

TradeStation vs. TradeKing for IRA accounts

Feb 14, 2018 by Jordan Wathen

TradeStation vs. Ally Invest: Top Brokers for IRA Accounts

You can open an IRA and pay $5.00 or less to buy your first stock or ETF at TradeStation or Ally Invest.

Mar 9, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

OptionsHouse vs. Fidelity for Individual Retirement Accounts

Here's how to pick a broker for an individual retirement account. See how Fidelity and OptionsHouse stack up in this comparison for IRA accounts.

Mar 9, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

Main Street Capital's "Big Six" Investments

Meet the six portfolio companies that make the difference in this business development company's earnings reports.

Buffett lower expectations from investments

Mar 10, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

Warren Buffett Isn't Trying to Beat the Market

Buffett has a lower hurdle for buying stocks for Berkshire Hathaway than he used to.

Mar 8, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

Why H&R Block Stock Is Surging Today

The tax preparation company is looking forward to a better tax season in 2017.

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