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An option and share trader for many years now, it's a passion of mine, which I love to do. I can work from home, surrounded by family and friends, working the times and the days to suit my family and myself.

With two daughters of my own and six foster boys

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Personal Finance > Financial Planning Golden rules for financial prosperity: 3 of 24
The golden rule for financial prosperity is to pay yourself first. You pay everyone else, why not pay yourself? You make sure everyone else has their money, but you don't give yourself any money for your own future. Even if you save just $10 a week, that $10 will add up over time. You say you can't afford $10, so mow your ne... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Exercises that burn lots of calories: 4 of 18
How would you like to spend just eight minutes a day exercising? Interval training is a great way for the busy person to exercise from the home or office. You can burn lots of calories, without spending a lot of time at a workout. Skipping rope for two minutes, followed by a two-minute break, is a great form of exercise. Do ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adolescence What no one talks about: How wonderful it is to have teenagers: 4 of 16
I know there are a lot of parents who struggle with the ups and downs of raising teenagers. And I do believe that teenagers get a bad rap from the media. Yes, there are teenagers who cause trouble, bored teens doing the wrong things in life just, to get a buzz. However there are many thoughtful, caring and productive teenage... More..
Business > International Business & Trade How to handle a string of trading losses: 1 of 4
I wonder if trading is a zero numbers game? You know...make money, loose money, make money loose money and end up right back where you started. You've done all your study, learned the game well, or so you thought. You've done your fair share of practice with paper trades and then finally worked up enough courage to make your... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Always broke?: Steps to better money management: 6 of 21
Better money management is a choice. It doesn't matter what you think you deserve, or how much you'd like the item you're thinking of purchasing. No one is more interested in your money than you are. The sales person is interested in making the sale, not whether you can afford the purchase. In the end, your finances are your... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) How to stay home and still earn money: 2 of 6
There's a multitude of ways to earn money from home. It's very satisfying to not have to leave your house to go out to work and you can make some good money, if you have the right plan. You will need commitment and focus in whatever area you choose to earn that money. It can be challenging to not be sidetracked with family o... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Debt How to become debt-free in just a few years: 6 of 15
Ahh...to be debt free! Something we all aspire to be, but something that many of us don't achieve. There are so many things in life that we want. Debt is so easy to get into and after a few years of acquiring all that we desire; we find that we are in over our heads financially. It seems that our debt is so great, how are we... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) How to recycle children's artwork: 3 of 6
A young child brings his or her artwork home, incredibly proud of their masterpiece. The first thing they do as, they enter the home after school, is babble away about their day. As they chat, they pull out their drawing, or painting and proudly show it off to all, explaining the intricacies of what the picture represents. W... More..
Education > Education (Other) Is there a solution to school violence?: 2 of 4
I would love to say yes to this debate, but unfortunately I can't. In fact I use to say yes to this debate, until my children went to high school. A chat between my children and their friends, changed my thoughts on this issue. Even the children don't believe that fighting could ever be stamped out at school. They're the one... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market How to predict daily stock market activity: 1 of 2
It's really quite simple to predict the daily stock market activity. First you need to practice and then, to understand that all predictions aren't necessarily right. So be prepared to get it wrong occasionally. Don't place all your money on the one trade and only trade for the next day, or the next few days. Some other thin... More..