We just launched a major update to our complex options order workflow that will improve your trading experience.
 
Placing and editing complex options orders on your browser is now easier and more convenient. 

OK, they may be boring but they’re a great long-term investment. Of course, we’re talking about mutual funds. We make it easy to invest in mutual funds—we’re the only online broker that has zero commission for all our mutual funds transactions! And, we support more than 4,000 no transaction fee funds, more than 10,000 no-load funds and 4,000 load funds.

In our last blog, we discussed custodial accounts, which can be an effective way for families to save for their children’s education. Here’s another idea to consider—a Coverdell Education Savings Account (CESAs), formerly known as an Education IRA.

Did you know that you can transfer funds to and from Firstrade for free using ACH, even if you live outside the U.S.?

If you have a U.S. bank account, you can now link it to your Firstrade account to set up online ACH Fund transfers. Once you complete the setup, you can enjoy unlimited fund transfers, without fees or restrictions.

IRAs and Roth IRAs offer tax advantages that allow you to save more and give Uncle Sam less over time, but certain actions can trigger major tax bills in a given year. If you have either of these retirement accounts, here’s how to get the most out of them and prepare for any related personal income taxes that you might owe this year.