It's possible to trade profitably on the Forex, the nearly $2 trillion worldwide currency exchange market. But the odds are against you, even more so if you don't prepare and plan your trades. According to a 2014 Bloomberg report, several analyses of retail Forex trading, including one by the National Futures Association (NFA), the industry's regulatory body, concluded that more than two out of three Forex traders lose money. This suggests that self-education and caution are recommended. Here are some approaches that may improve your odds of taking a profit. Prepare Before You Begin Trading Because the Forex market is highly leveraged -- as much as 50 to 1 -- it can have the same appeal as buying a lottery ticket: some small chance of making a killing. This, however, isn't trading; it's gambling, with the odds long against you. A better way of entering the Forex market is to carefully prepare. Beginning with a practice account is helpful and risk-free. While you're trading in your practice account, read the most frequently recommended Forex trading books, among them Currency Forecasting: A Guide to Fundamental and Technical Models of Exchange Rate Determination, by Michael R. Rosenberg is short, not too sweet and highly admired introduction to the Forex market. Forex Strategies: Best Forex Strategies for High Profits and Reduced Risk, by Matthew Maybury is an excellent introduction to Forex trading. The Little Book of Currency Trading: How to Make Big Profits in the World of Forex, by Kathy Lien is another concise introduction that has stood the test of time. All three are available on Amazon. Rosenberg's book, unfortunately, is pricey, but it's widely available in public libraries. "Trading in the Zone: Master the Market with Confidence, Discipline and a Winning Attitude," by Mark Douglas is another good book that's available on Amazon, and, again, somewhat pricey, although the Kindle edition is not. Use the information gained from your reading to plan your trades before plunging in. The more you change your plan, the more you end up in trouble and the less likely that elusive forex profit will end up in your pocket. Diversify and Limit Your Risks Two strategies that belong in every trader's arsenal are: Diversification: Traders who execute many small traders, particularly in different markets where the correlation between markets is low, have a better chance of making a profit. Putting all your money in one big trade is always a bad idea. Familiarize yourself with ways guaranteeing a profit on an already profitable order, such as a trailing stop, and of limiting losses using stop and limit orders. These strategies and more are covered in the recommended books. Novice traders often make the mistake of concentrating on how to win; it's even more important to understand how to limit your losses. Be Patient Forex traders, particularly beginners, are prone to getting nervous if a trade does not go their way immediately, or if the trade goes into a little profit they get itchy to pull the plug and walk away with a small profit that could have been a significant profit with little downside risk using appropriate risk reduction strategies. In "On Any Given Sunday," Al Pacino reminds us that "football is a game of inches." That's a winning attitude in the Forex market as well. Remember that you are going to win some trades and lose others. Take satisfaction in the accumulation of a few more wins than losses. Over time, that could make you rich!

HOMEMADE FUDGE STRIPES COOKIES

Homemade Fudge Stripes Cookies are just like the Keebler classic, only HOMEMADE! The buttery, vanilla cookie is topped with rich chocolate stripes, and dipped in a thick layer of chocolate. Perfect for dipping in milk, or even making into homemade ice cream sandwiches!

There are times when I need a little inspiration…
After blogging and writing recipes for almost 10 years, sometimes you feel like there are no ideas left. While we all know that isn’t the case, it FEEEEEELS real. Any version of chocolate chip cookie? Yeah, done them all. Cakes? Yep, got ’em. Salted Caramel everything? Mmm-hmmm.
So the other day I was walking down the cookie aisle at the supermarket and realized it’s a treasure trove of inspiration. I mean the idea situation has already been done for me…all I need to do is come up with homemade versions of all my favorites. Because homemade is better…except homemade Oreos. After many failed attempts I have come to the realization they can’t be duplicated. No need to try further.

Homemade Fudge Stripes Cookies are just like the Keebler classic, only HOMEMADE! The buttery, vanilla cookie is topped with rich, chocolate stripes, and dipped in a thick layer of chocolate. Perfect for dipping in milk, or even making into homemade ice cream sandwiches!

Ingredients
  • 1 cup butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 10 ounces dark chocolate, chopped

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the butter and sugar together on medium speed for 2 minutes until fluffy. Add in the egg, vanilla, salt, and baking powder and continue mixing for 1 minute until combined, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary.
  3. Turn mixer to low and add in the flour, mixing until incorporated.
  4. Divide the dough in half and roll out on a lightly floured counter to 1/3- inch thick. Using a 3- inch round cutter, cut out the dough. Re-roll the scraps, so all the dough is used. Using a smaller, round cutter, or the back of a large piping tip, cut out the center of each circle.
  5. Place on the baking sheet, and bake for 6 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  6. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. In a large bowl, melt the chocolate in 30 second increments, stirring after each, until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Prepare a piping tip fitted with a small round tip. Fill the bag with 1/3 of the melted chocolate. Alternately you can use a zip-top bag with the corner cut off.
  8. Drizzle the chocolate in stripes on top of each cookie. Place the cookies in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to set the chocolate. Remove the cookies from the refrigerator. Reheat the chocolate, if necessary and dip the bottoms of the cookies into the chocolate, tapping off the excess. Place the cookies upside-down back onto the wore rack and place back in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to set.

Notes
Store the cookies airtight in a cool place for up to 5 days. I store mine at room temperature when the air conditioner is on, or in the winter.
If you live in a warm climate, the chocolate could melt slightly, so I suggest storing the cookies in the refrigerator to prevent a mess.

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