Previously I had never used an online broker to help manage my finances. My son uses etrade and convinced me to try it as well, instead of using my broker over the phone. I could not believe how easy it was! I had my account setup within days, and I made my very first trade all on my own! The amount of money I am going to save on broker fees alone is worth the switch. If you currently have your own broker, I would recommend checking out some of these online services. They are a lot easier to use than I ever thought.