Not all brokerage and fund fees are disclosed in easy to find places. They can end up costing you a lot more than you would think. This posting by Niels Holch, Executive Director, Coalition of Mutual Fund Investors gives some idea of what you are really paying for and how to find the true costs:
http://www.cnbc.com/id/100695474
Just remember that every additional fee the brokerage or mutual fund receives comes out of your pocket, so make sure you know what you are paying and why!
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