http://www.viewpoints.com/Online-Brokerages Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:18:29 GMT Reviews about Online Brokerages http://www.viewpoints.com/Fidelity-Investments-www-fidelity-com-review-52dd1 I opened a new account with Fidelity. On 3 successive days I tried to purchase a municipal bond. Twice, I was told the sale was done, only to be told at the end of the day it did not go through. Never heard of such a thing, especially after having been give a confirmation number for the sale, and assured that it was completed. — If you wish to purchase a bond outside of their inventory, which is limited, go elsewhere. — Account closed. 7 days to get my money back. —... Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:18:29 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Fidelity-Investments-www-fidelity-com-review-52dd1 lewjack 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/Bank-of-America-review-ce487 Now B of A debits check card purchases that are pending from you available balance. I noticed 6 separate pending charges over a period of 3 days totalling $3000 made at a department store in a state half way across the country. I called them every day for three days, first day after the first 2 charges, the second day there was 4 and finally on the third day there was 6. I pointed out each time that this was obvious fraudulent activity on my account but they refused to put me over to the fraud dept. until the third day. I had a large mortgage check I had written and it could have easily bounced since these fools wouldn't reverse the... Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:11:54 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Bank-of-America-review-ce487 SpiderWoman 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/TDAmeritrade-review-83733 I held four accounts at TDAmertrade, which I had originally opened several years ago at TD Waterhouse before the merger with Ameritrade. Over the years, they have lost my cost basis information on several investments, sold my email address to spammers at least twice, and steadily increased their margin interest rates to be among the highest in the industry. Last month they moved assets between two of my account without my consent nor prior notification. Their compliance dept declined to fix the problem and also declined to explain just how and why it had occurred. Fortunately my local agent was able to help me resolve this mess, although it took several phone calls. He continues to insist that they did nothing wrong, and refuses to document the incident. Frankly I don't care any more. I'm moving my accounts to a different... Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:29:20 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/TDAmeritrade-review-83733 mightyyam 2 http://www.viewpoints.com/Bank-of-America-review-08794 I live in Mammoth Lakes, CA and handle the majority of transactions for the company that I work for in this bank.  The staff is not only unfriendly, but they verbally abuse and humliate their staff in front of the customers.  Someone needs to inform the management at this branch that they work in a bank not in the back kitchen at McDonalds.  Their level of professionalism is embarassing, and I will do everything in my power to make sure that everyone is well aware of this before opening accounts their.  They are an embarassment to the corporation that they work for.  I wish that I could give them zero... Wed, 07 May 2008 18:08:29 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Bank-of-America-review-08794 mrb 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/Scottrade-review-ad643 Terrible...I am so disappointed that I make sure everyone I know, knows that Scottrade has no respect for their clients whatsover...Lack communication...the quality of customer service is -10..not sure how this company claims one of the best...if you want to more my disappointing experiance feel free to email me...I will be glad to give you details...just stay away from... Sat, 03 May 2008 06:16:47 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Scottrade-review-ad643 borha 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/Bank-of-America-review-3b196 I've had accounts at Bank of America even before I had my first real job.  There's never been any real reason for much complaint before...I think there were a couple times I was charged fees that I should have been, but those were easily resolved. — — I'm a college senior now, and with great effort have no debt, just one credit card that I pay in full every month.  Of course banks are eager to send credit card offers but I never except.  Several weeks ago I visited my local branch to deposit to my checking account and the teller told me I was pre-approved for a card, which I declined.  In fact, it was the same credit card I already have with them!  She pressed further and I said I would consider it later if they sent me information....well she had me sign a slip that she claimed was to authorize them to send me information.  I've now come to find that the slip registered me for the card I clearly declined.  I feel stupid for signing it,... Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:51:39 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Bank-of-America-review-3b196 spicedtea 2 http://www.viewpoints.com/Sharebuilder-review-dc1a2 I have been an account holder for a while. I visit the site daily,look up stocks,research,buy and sell with ease. I have even opened up an account for both my daughters(hoping to get them interested in savings/investments) It was so easy to open with just 50 dollars for each of them and now have them interested in their stocks. Love it! Easy to transfer funds from my bank to my account.No reason everyone shouldnt own a little... Sun, 30 Mar 2008 12:38:13 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Sharebuilder-review-dc1a2 buonasera 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Sharebuilder-review-3d334 If your looking for an affordable and convenient way to invest look no further. Sharebuilder is unique because it offers the ordinary "Joe" the opportunity to invest in some of the world's best blue chip companies, mutual funds and ETF's. They do this by focusing on the number of securities purchased rather than by share. This is one of the few brokerage firms that allow an investor to purchase fractional shares of a security. This is possible because of Sharebuilder's low transactions fees which are directly related to the number of different companies purchased rather than the amount of shares purchased of a particular security. This allows an investor to start investing with as little as $5 or $10 per period. Sharebuilder also offers free dividend reinvestment to help investor's accumulate shares relatively quickly. Sharebuilder offers all of the traditional services that other online brokers offer such as option trading, realtime trading, IRA accounts, etc. I have been investing... Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:46:32 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Sharebuilder-review-3d334 dcmarsh2000 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Bank-of-America-review-14ef3 It is a good bank to put money in.  And also want to tell you thats i dont have any word tell about this bank. This fantastic bank. I really want to tell that do not look for any other bank and jusk long on to this bank or go to their location and open an account. — Thank you. —... Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:19:01 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Bank-of-America-review-14ef3 JSKishan 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/TDAmeritrade-review-96834 Gave Misleading advice on buying stock on margin — Used pressure tactics - constant phone calls trying to pressure me to trade more — Also gave incorrect information about how much (what %) certian stocks could be levereged — reccomended i buy More enough intel on margin - up to the point i was 75% on margin       - — — which is absurd                                             — — —            ... Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:10:01 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/TDAmeritrade-review-96834 stealth999x 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/Fidelity-Investments-www-fidelity-com-review-fe131 fidelity offers many mutual funds to invest idle cash. — zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz —... Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:31:09 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Fidelity-Investments-www-fidelity-com-review-fe131 fred465 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/TDAmeritrade-review-2f801 I researched some of the other trading websites along with TD Ameritrade and found that TD was the best choice for me.  They gave me more flexiblity to start investing in what I wanted right away.  Many of the other sites have stipualtions and rules about get... Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:35:33 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/TDAmeritrade-review-2f801 loriannf99 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Bank-of-America-review-14980 great bank for ease of use. opened account online,transfered funds from my other bank electronically,got a sign up bonus (which was credited as promised) and found the website easy to use for banking,bill pay and love their savings that they match 100% for the first three months when using... Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:52:49 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Bank-of-America-review-14980 buonasera 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Bank-of-America-review-ad2c2 My husband and I are desperate to get out of Bank of America but continue to be frustrated by Bank of America's incompetent customer service that first wouldn't help us resolve a problem, and now won't help us close our accounts to get away from the problem. They have three times in one year charged us for fees incorrectly. Yes, the fees were eventually removed, but only after multiple phone conversations. We've tried going to the branch in-person, where at least the people are nicer, but the ridiculous system BOA has set up doesn't let live in-person bankers conduct some transactions! Back to the phone, back to waiting, back to losing interest while they delay refunding a fee. Furthermore, when we tried to end our ACH (automatic debit) withdrawals now that we're leaving the bank, BOA has again screwed up and has continued to debit our account even when our condo association has told them not to keep sending checks and tried to refuse the money. — I won't go on with the... Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:02:25 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Bank-of-America-review-ad2c2 in-the-city 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/Bank-of-America-review-7aca5 Worst customer service ever!!! None is able to help you....they keep transfering you back and forth because nobody wants to help you... — They mailed by new card to my old address even though I had done my address change..They told me I had to make an address change for my new cards as well. You would think changing you address once is enough for the entire company...Guess not!!! —  Trying to pay off my credit card so I can close everything with them!!!! —... Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:30:50 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Bank-of-America-review-7aca5 hulagirl2000 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/Bank-of-America-review-b7d92   I joined Bank of America about 6 months ago and they have not let me down yet.  They are extremly friendly when you go to a local branch and always very helpful..  They have many branch locations in which I have never been disappointed in the service their.  I pay all my bills online and have never had any problems with the transactions.  I am enrolled in their keep the change program and I find that its a wonderful way to save.  Any banking need I have Bank of America has an ansewer... Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:43:25 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Bank-of-America-review-b7d92 plantman 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Sharebuilder-review-47823 I've been investing through Sharebuilder for about 5 years. They offer stocks and ETFs Exchange Traded Funds. The Automatic Investment Plan makes it easy to add to your portfolio on a regular basis. Sharebuilder and ING recently merged and the new real-time trade rate is now $9.95. —... Mon, 25 Feb 2008 04:30:59 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Sharebuilder-review-47823 WildHare2634 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Scottrade-review-06fc2 Love to invest with scottrade, love that they have local offices, the only thing i wish they had was an easier add and withdrawl funds. I want instant.  I dont want to have to call there local branch to have them issue a check. but on the other had maybe that is how they keep there trade fees so low. I still love them — ... Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:38:52 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Scottrade-review-06fc2 Katy0715 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/TDAmeritrade-review-1c007 I have been am Ameritrade now TDAmeritrade customer for about 10 years.  I am very happy with the user friendly website, the ongoing education provided and the outstanding customer service. — I find the website very efficient.  THere are numerous opportunities to research and learn about investing. — The customer service is outstanding!  You can talk to a real person usually within minutes.  They are always courteous and knowledgable. — Deposits and withdrawls are always handled in a very timely manner. —... Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:11:56 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/TDAmeritrade-review-1c007 daisy6 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Bank-of-America-review-8deb0 Bank of America Credit Card company stole $39 from me for using one of their Credit Card Checks to deposit rent money into my Bank Of America Checking account by saying that I had insufficient funds after I made the transaction at a Bank of America Bank! They claim they are separate entities! It is organized crime and despicable in nature. They send you these checks and if you use them, you get taken no matter what the outcome. All the credit cards do this criminal ploy, but to screw you between your checking and credit card at the same bank is lower than scum. They lost a good customer for $39.... Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:16:53 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Bank-of-America-review-8deb0 sejn 1