general cash game questions

[kschellenger]

i have been playing 30+3 stud tournaments on Party Poker and have had a lot of success. Roughly 70% of the time I make the money. I am looking to broaden my game and play ring games as well. However, I have heard on this forum that Party Poker has unfavorable antes/rake etc. at the .50/1.00 level.
Is this still true at higher levels?
Are other sites better?
Are there any fundamental differences between ring and tournament stud that I should be aware of?

thanks