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Until recently, forex trading inspired fear and mistrust for many people not familiar with the financial industry. The “day-trading Australia” crowd are not very vocal about the benefits they enjoy, so trading is still quite overlooked (as either a full or part-time activity) for the vast majority. But all of that is changing. Not so long ago, trading opportunities that came with currency-pairs and stocks were only available to big businesses and fat cats in suits working in glass tower offices. Anyone who wanted to trade full-time needed a specific education. Because of that, people still believe that a day-trader needs a financial degree to make money trading the markets. Let’s be clear, to trade the global markets you don’t need previous experience in finance. Trading is an opportunity that exists for just about anyone these days, and it has gained popularity year by year. Thanks to advances in personal computing and internet connections, the global market is readily available to anyone with a credit card or eWallet. And, with the creation of mobile trading apps, trading has become more than just a chance to make money from home. Whether part-time or full, being a trader has become an exciting activity and opportunity for many people. These traders check the markets and place orders daily, and they enjoy this unlimited access anywhere, anytime. And the best part about getting started these days is that you can practice risk-free on a demo account. After a while, once your confidence level rises, you can trade at increasingly higher levels, all the while keeping within a budget that matches your financial situation and future goals. Too good to be true?

You’re reading this right now because you want to know how long it takes to become a consistently profitable trader. You’ve heard others say it takes at least 2 years. Some would tell you it takes 5 years. And there are a few who still suck at it after 10 years. So, what’s the answer? Well, here’s the truth: All traders go through 4 stages in their trading career. And how fast (or slow) you get to the profitable trading stage depends entirely on you. Let me explain…

Are you set for life? Do you already have a passive income or a plan to finance your retirement? The days of state pensions are long gone. Just how would you pay for “life” if you stopped working tomorrow? How long could you last? And what would you do with that free time? For most of us, it’s a ‘work till we drop’ world. It’s up to us to find a little gold for our golden years, but how much do you need to retire without worries? Not so long ago, the magic number was $1 million. Reaching millionaire status by forty was once considered a ‘set for life’ situation for most people. Nowadays, that number is more like $5 million.

You probably feel like a tiny fish in an ocean when you’re trading with a small account. Because the profits you make seem so insignificant that you wonder if it’s worth your time and effort. But here’s the good news… In today’s post, you’ll discover 5 practical trading tips to help you grow your small trading account into 6-figures, or more. The best part? You’ll learn how to do it steadily so you don’t blow up another trading account—even if you have done it the last 5 times. So let’s get started…

Imagine: You’re waiting for a pullback towards support before you get long. Somehow, the market knows what you’re trying to do and it doesn’t re-test the level you’re looking at. Instead, the market continues to move higher without you—argh! Sounds familiar? Then you’re not alone. The good news is, there’s a fix for it if you know what to look for in a pullback trade. So read on…