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Who Actually Trades
Free, no-fluff walkthroughs and research — broker setups, tool how-tos, and the occasional deep dive. The resource I wished existed when I started. No signup, no paywall.
Last updated July 25, 2026
These are the guides I wished existed when I was piecing my own setup together — the broker quirks, the Mac-versus-Windows workarounds, and the market context nobody bothers to explain to beginners. Unlike the education section, which follows a path from your first term to your first trade, each of these stands on its own. Read the one you need and skip the rest.
AI Adoption for Traders
Generative AI is the fastest-adopted technology in history — and that speed is really a catalyst story. How the boom rippled through chips, memory, and power in 2026, and what a trader should actually take from it.
ZeroPro on Mac (Parallels)
TradeZero's ZeroPro desktop platform is Windows-only. Here's how I run it on a Mac with Parallels — the setup, the gotchas, and an honest take on whether it's worth the trouble.
Trading LLC for Traders
I used Prime Corporate Services to form Bullish Tools Trading LLC — and I’m back as an active estate planning client. My honest, first-hand review of what a trading LLC actually does for your taxes, asset protection, and privacy.
Trading Psychology
The eight mistakes that wreck accounts — FOMO, chasing, bag holding, overtrading, and the rest — and the one habit that beats each. Plus two free printable rule sheets to keep by your screen.
The 90-90-90 Rule
“90% of traders lose 90% in 90 days” — nobody actually measured that, but the real research is just as sobering. The honest numbers on why new traders fail, and how to build a foundation before you risk a dollar.