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Day Trading · 22 Dec 2023 · 3 min

4 Signs That You Will be A PROFITABLE Trader

Ready To Become a Profitable Trader? Focus On These 4 Things

Michael SpinosaFormer broker and research analyst · Former Series 7/63/86/87

FinLit Newsletter · 3 min

FinLit Newsletter 11-8-2023

Let's dive into the top headlines for this coming week surrounding credit card debt and Powell

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FinLit Newsletter · 4 min

FinLit Newsletter 11-1-2023

Another big FOMC meeting is today! What can you expect? What are the projections? Let's dive in.

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FinLit Newsletter · 2 min

FInLit Newsletter 10-27-2023

Q3 GDP numbers are OUT! What doe they look like? And how should you be interpreting them? Let's break it down.

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FinLit Newsletter · 2 min

FinLit Newsletter 10-25-2023

GDP is coming out this week, and it should be a hot one. Here is what to expect from this week's numbers and reaction.

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FinLit Newsletter · 2 min

FinLit Newsletter 10-20-2023

Higher for longer interest rates and potentially a new neutral rate. What does that mean for you and the market? Come find out.

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Day Trading · 3 min

Tape Reading 101

Reading the tape doesn't have to be complicated, but there are some things that you will want to know before you dive in.

Michael SpinosaFormer broker and research analyst · Former Series 7/63/86/87

Psychology · 3 min

What To Do When You Are On A WINNING STREAK

Everyone talks about what you should do when you're losing, but today we will talk about what to do when you're WINNING!

Michael SpinosaFormer broker and research analyst · Former Series 7/63/86/87

Psychology · 3 min

The Perfect Morning Routine for Day Traders

Let's dive into the most crucial and key components of having a killer morning routine as a day trader!

Michael SpinosaFormer broker and research analyst · Former Series 7/63/86/87

Day Trading · 3 min

How To Make a STRONG & ACTIONABLE Trading Watchlist

Knowing how to actually make a proper watchlist that will HELP you make money the next day is crucial. Let's discuss how.

Michael SpinosaFormer broker and research analyst · Former Series 7/63/86/87

FinLit Newsletter · 4 min

FinLit Newsletter 10-18-2023

Mortgage Rates Hit a 23-Year High... so what does that mean now?

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Day Trading · 2 min

How To Trade Volatile Markets Properly

When the markets start to FLY around, that is when you need to hunker down. Here is how to trade volatile markets properly and safely.

Michael SpinosaFormer broker and research analyst · Former Series 7/63/86/87

Day Trading · 3 min

TLM Q&A Blog: Should You Paper Trade?

Should you paper trade? Or is it actually detrimental to your results and progress? Let me break it down for you.

Michael SpinosaFormer broker and research analyst · Former Series 7/63/86/87

FinLit Newsletter · 3 min

FinLit Newsletter 10-13-2023

The latest CPI data is in, so let's break down what it exactly means for you

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FinLit Newsletter · 3 min

FinLit Newsletter 10-11-2023

Let's break down the latest inflation data and what that exactly means for you as a trader or investor.

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FinLit Newsletter · 1 min

FinLit Newsletter 10-6-2023

A week with a lot of jobs data still leaves uncertainty. Let's dig into the headlines

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Day Trading · 2 min

Preparing For The Open - My Best Tips For Being Ready At The Bell

How do you make sure you are fully prepared to crush the markets when the bell goes off? Here is how.

Michael SpinosaFormer broker and research analyst · Former Series 7/63/86/87

Swing Trading · 3 min

TLM Q&A Blog: Managing Swing Trades

How do you manage your swing trades properly and avoid a baholding scenario? That's what we cover today!

Michael SpinosaFormer broker and research analyst · Former Series 7/63/86/87

FinLit Newsletter · 5 min

FinLit Newsletter 10-3-2023

10-year US Treasury yield reaches its highest level in 16 years – intro to some bond market basics

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FinLit Newsletter · 2 min

FinLit Newsletter 9-29-2023

PCE index cools slightly today – today is about understanding how to deal with economic and financial data

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FinLit Newsletter · 3 min

FinLit Newsletter 9-27-2023

Mortgage demand shrinking while mortgage rates hit 23-year high – Let’s talk about housing, stimulus, and consequences

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FinLit Newsletter · 3 min

FinLit Newsletter 9-21-2023

How does a central bank actually work? This is something you need to know! Let's dive in.

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FinLit Newsletter · 3 min

FinLit Newsletter 9-19-2023

How do we “look under the hood”? Let's dive into U.S. spending, debt, and the current state of the consumer (i.e. you)

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FinLit Newsletter · 3 min

FinLit Newsletter 9-14-2023

Back-to-back readings of hotter inflation in US this week, we’re starting with the basics. Learn what CPI & PPI are today.

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FinLit Newsletter · 3 min

FinLit Newsletter 9-12-2023

Is global divergence beginning to show, or are the first dominoes getting to fall? Let's talk macro-economics.

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FinLit Newsletter · 2 min

FinLit Newsletter 9-7-2023

Market trending down in first week back after end of summer while headlines say all’s well. let's dig into the truth.

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Psychology · 2 min

Top 3 Mental Blocks That Could Be Holding You Back

Trading is 90% Mental... which means there are a lot of mental tips to master. Here are 3 mental blocks holding you back.

Michael SpinosaFormer broker and research analyst · Former Series 7/63/86/87

Day Trading · 2 min

How To Find Stocks That Will Squeeze

How do you find those HOT runners that just seem to keep squeezing out shorts? That is what we explore today.

Michael SpinosaFormer broker and research analyst · Former Series 7/63/86/87

Man in glasses raising both fists in celebration at a laptop, trading charts on a large screen behind him
Day Trading · 2 min

TLM Q&A Blog: How Do I Stay In Positions Longer?

You can't make money in the markets if you don't hold onto your trades. Here is how to hold onto your trades properly and stay in positions longer.

Michael SpinosaFormer broker and research analyst · Former Series 7/63/86/87

Psychology · 2 min

The Mentality of a Winning Trader

Developing a winning mentality as a trader is HUGE. Here is how to do it properly.

Michael SpinosaFormer broker and research analyst · Former Series 7/63/86/87

Day Trading · 3 min

The Power of Having A Community In Trading

Trading can be a super lonely game... Communities not only make it less lonely, but can also help you improve. Here is how.

Michael SpinosaFormer broker and research analyst · Former Series 7/63/86/87

Under PDT? Trading with < 25K? Here is what to do
Day Trading · 2 min

Is Your Account Under 25k? Here Are Some Adjustments To Consider…

Trading with less than 25K in your account? Worried about the PDT rule? Here is what you should consider doing next.

Michael SpinosaFormer broker and research analyst · Former Series 7/63/86/87

Psychology · 2 min

Still Struggling? Here Is Your Wakeup Call…

Are you still struggling to find consistency and profitability? Here is your wake up call. Let's change your trajectory.

Michael SpinosaFormer broker and research analyst · Former Series 7/63/86/87

Hotkeys 101: What are they? Should you use them?
Day Trading · 3 min

Trading With Hotkeys

What are hotkeys? Should you be using them? How do you use them properly? I answer all of this and more today!

Michael SpinosaFormer broker and research analyst · Former Series 7/63/86/87

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