| Investing in the stock market online boomed in the | | | | Use your favorite search engine or follow some links |
| 1990s. You could say that it was the best thing since | | | | and find at least 3-4 other sites you like that provide |
| sliced bread. Today, the online investing world is so | | | | good news, how-to information and industry data. I'd |
| much different. First, you have many more choices. | | | | start creating bookmark folders for industries at this |
| And second, you have a much tougher time weeding | | | | point. For example, Oil & Gas might be a bookmark |
| through the junk. | | | | folder. |
| Tip One: Create the Right Setup | | | | Tip Four: Don't Get Sold |
| Before you jump to do anything, get your computer | | | | Next, you need an online stock broker. They're not all |
| in order. You're going to want a fresh bookmarks | | | | the same. The best one depends on your needs. |
| folder in your browser, a folder on your desktop for | | | | Don't get sold on hype. Some offer this and that, but |
| all your information and probably a good way to take | | | | if it's stuff you don't realistically need, then it doesn't |
| notes. There are several "post-it" note programs out | | | | matter. Start looking for some big name brokers |
| there and other more advanced stuff too. Either | | | | online and go from there. Keep in mind, you don't |
| way, get everything in order before jumping in. | | | | need some full-service broker with an attitude. You |
| Tip Two: Using Google & Yahoo | | | | want reliable, quick and cheap trades. |
| Both of these sites have great financial sections (just | | | | Tip Five: Don't Skimp |
| search each one for "financial" for the URL). From | | | | It's your money. Protect it by always being thorough |
| their financial homepage you can get a quick | | | | in what you do. Follow a process that's something like |
| assessment of the stock market, latest news and | | | | this: locate stock prospects, analyze the stock, make |
| have access to stock quotes, related news, chat | | | | your stock purchase, follow the stock daily, monitor |
| boards and more. | | | | sources for events on your stock daily, exit the |
| Tip Three: Find More Sites | | | | position. |