how old are you

[genghisclown]

Interesting question. My first reaction was that it seemed a bit intrusive, but it's interesting nonetheless.

I'm 32 years old and have recently begun to realize some things about time and money. Namely, that my time is worth more to me than anyone is ever likely to pay me, and that I'd better find some good places to invest my hard-earned cash so I can get out of the working man's world someday soon. A friend of mine told me about the FX, and I was very skeptical for a long time, but he kept prodding me and telling me about what you can do with it, and I finally went ahead and set up a practice account.

I'm glad I did. It's not an easy, get-rich-overnight thing, but it isn't something that only rewards rich people who don't need more money, either. In another month or two, I think I will be ready to put real money into my Forex account and begin investing for myself.

Can't wait to see how it goes.

[kontra]

I'm 21 very nearly 22

[halo3plz]

ghengisclown, i was worried the question might come across a intrusive, so i fully understand your opinion.

im only 18, so i was curious about other forex'ers ages, jobs, families, situations that would effect their trading in general.

anyone else want to post? keep it goin!!

i should have done this as a poll, the information would be easier to read!

[oneofwisdom]

Young and 39.

[grxlwpf]

Originally Posted by halo3plz

... i was worried the question might come across a intrusive ...
im only 18, so i was curious about other forex'ers ages, jobs, families, situations that would effect their trading in general.

@Halo3plz,

as this forum is quite inkognito, I have no problem answering your question. If this is interesting to you, some more background of me, and why I'm interested in trading and forex.

- 37 yrs, married, no kids yet, but wanting some in the near future
- Working in research institute as scientist. As usual in academia, very insecure career outlooks, competition for permanent positions is fierce and sometimes 'below the belt'. I have a limited contract, which will expire at some day in the future. I then can try to get a new research contract. Or I look for a job in a company. Or I look for an unusual alternative ...
- My parents started a small company when I was 4. We sold the company some years ago, which made me a quite nice amount of money (far not enough to live on government bonds, but definitely enough to live on trading). Furthermore, I think that my experiences as a member of a self-employed family should make it much more easy for me to become a professional trader.

[euclid]

Originally Posted by halo3plz

good posts everyone.

keep it goin. how old are you?

is anyone 40+?

42

hmm feeling a bit old now. Is there a site called daddypips for the more mature trader?

[dolemite605]

"22" years of age, tryin to take over, one day at a time.....

[hero04]

I'm 24 and just married and moved into our new house 6 weeks ago. My wife and I have made plans to pay the house off in 8 years and if successful in forex it could be 5 years or so (it may be dreaming a little but we are very disciplined financially and pretty well diversified). Pay now and play later really is our motto, my plan is to be retired before 35 and making enough money that we can live off of 10% of what we make and give the rest to those who need it more - Purpose Driven Finances is our goal.

[halo3plz]

i have tallied up what we have so far:
age : amount
0-20.......4
21-30.....4
31-40.....9
40+........1

so far so good, interesting info.

thank you to those who have provided additional info about your careers, familys, investing history, etc.

keep posting!!!

[david]

22...seeking financial freedom...I feel like I'm writing a personal ad...