The article discusses the author's experiences with various brokerage accounts for dividend investing, highlighting the importance of low commissions, ease of use, and customer service. The author shares insights on brokers like Schwab, Zecco, Sogotrade, and Sharebuilder, detailing their strengths and weaknesses. Key factors for selecting a brokerage include historical records, automatic dividend reinvestment, and the ability to monitor the broker's financial health. The author concludes that while low commissions are important, they should not be the only consideration when choosing a brokerage.

The article discusses the author's experiences with various brokerage accounts for dividend investing, highlighting the importance of low commissions, ease of use, and customer service. The author shares insights on brokers like Schwab, Zecco, Sogotrade, and Sharebuilder, detailing their strengths and weaknesses. Key factors for selecting a brokerage include historical records, automatic dividend reinvestment, and the ability to monitor the broker's financial health. The author concludes that while low commissions are important, they should not be the only consideration when choosing a brokerage.