Mark was quote in the Chicago Tribune on an article about DRIPs (dividend reinvestment plan), “Money Down the Drain?” by Carolyn Bigda. Previously a low cost way to own individual company stock by offering small investors an opportunity to buy company stock directly (instead of through a brokerage who would charge trading or account fees), DRIPs have been adding new services and therefore raising their fees. DRIPs are a good training tool, but can become a hassle once you become a serious investor who is seeking diversification.
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