The Investment Thread

I have an IRA through Fidelity. 401k too, but that's limited options. My IRA is where I play a bit, but I don't do options, puts,.etc... not even sure if I could with an IRA.

I think the big initial question is if you want it as a trading account or a retirement account like an IRA or Roth IRA.
Yeah I have a Roth IRA that I just sort of leave be for long term type retirement investing and my wife has a 401k.
My time is more freed up currently now that I am doing little physical labor for my business and mostly consulting...so I would like to find something I can have a little fun with, learn about and try to make some money at. Start with mostly safer stuff until I get a handle on things. Maybe put 5K into an account to begin? Just wondering if any particular site would stand out above others from those of you that are experienced...