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May 2008
Go to the broker's Web site. Among the discount brokers Kiplinger's likes are Muriel Siebert, OptionsXpress and Fidelity.
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Send money to the account by check or online transfer. Most accounts require a minimum balance of $1,000 or more. Muriel Siebert and OptionsXpress don't set minimums for basic accounts.
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