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All But $75

All But $75 The cost of growing old, the dignity of care, and a simple idea to help seniors feel remembered. Imagine working for decades. Paying bills. Raising a family. Paying taxes. Trying to do the right things and build some measure of security for old age. Then imagine reaching a point when you can no longer safely live on your own. You need nursing-home care. Your savings may be gone or nearly gone, and you qualify for Medicaid to help pay for that care. You may receive Social Security every month. But after the applicable medical and care expenses are accounted for, most of that income may go toward the cost of your care. In Texas, a nursing-facility resident receiving Medicaid who is subject to the standard personal-needs allowance may be left with just $75 a month for personal spending. THE PERSONAL-NEEDS ALLOWANCE $75 per month. $900 per year. That money may need to cover the little things that help make a person feel like themselves: toiletries, a favo...
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All but $75

All But $75 The cost of growing old, the dignity of care, and a simple idea to help seniors feel remembered. Imagine working for decades. Paying bills. Raising a family. Paying taxes. Trying to do the right things and build some measure of security for old age. Then imagine reaching a point when you can no longer safely live on your own. You need nursing-home care. Your savings may be gone or nearly gone, and you qualify for Medicaid to help pay for that care. You may receive Social Security every month. But after the applicable medical and care expenses are accounted for, most of that income may go toward the cost of your care. In Texas, a nursing-facility resident receiving Medicaid who is subject to the standard personal-needs allowance may be left with just $75 a month for personal spending. THE PERSONAL-NEEDS ALLOWANCE $75 per month. $900 per year. That money may need to cover the little things that help make a person feel like themselves: toiletries, a favo...
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Other Trading Blogs

The Best Trading and Investing Blogs That Actually Deliver Value The internet is full of trading blogs. Most of them recycle the same tips, push courses, or chase clicks with hype. A much smaller group stands out for intellectual honesty, depth, consistency, and authors who have real experience (or skin in the game). Below are some of the blogs that practitioners and serious readers consistently rate among the best. They vary in style—behavioral finance, trading psychology, macro, quantitative research, and curation—but they share a high signal-to-noise ratio. A Wealth of Common Sense Author: Ben Carlson (CFA, portfolio manager at Ritholtz Wealth Management) One of the clearest, most evidence-based voices in personal investing. Carlson focuses on behavioral finance, market history, investor psychology, and the practical benefits of simplicity and long-term thinking. No stock tips, no noise—just high-quality, readable analysis that holds up over time. Visit A Wealth of Common ...
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Scanner Hit — Cricut’s Comeback: Mapping the Trade as CRCT Tests 52-Week Highs Before Earnings

Cricut (CRCT) Trading Plan: Near 52-Week Highs Ahead of Earnings Cricut (CRCT) Trading Plan: Navigating Near 52-Week Highs Ahead of Earnings Illustrative scenarios based on mid-October 2026 scan data (~$6.70 area). Not financial advice. Quick links: TradingView Chart – CRCT | Yahoo Finance Important Disclaimer: This is educational commentary only and does not constitute financial, investment, or trading advice. Probabilities are rough estimates based on typical price behavior for a recovering stock with a relatively low free float (~23%), approaching earnings, and modest dividend support. Actual outcomes depend on volume, broader market conditions, and the specific catalyst. Always size positions so a stop-out is a small percentage of your account. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Key Snapshot Price area: ~$6.70 (near 52-week high of ~$6.82) 52-week range: ~$3.65 – $6.82 Market cap: ~$1.40B | Shares outstanding: ~209...
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Finding the Patterns — Lookalike Stocks

Hypothetical Micro-Cap Scan: FCUV-Style Moves — High Risk Setups Hypothetical Micro-Cap Scan: Stocks That Moved Like FCUV in July 2026 Important Disclaimer — Not Financial Advice This post is for educational and illustrative purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice, a recommendation to buy or sell any security, or a prediction of future performance. All setups, entry/exit zones, return estimates, stop levels, and probability assessments are hypothetical and based on historical pattern observation of similar micro-cap / low-float news-driven spikes. Most such moves fail to sustain. You can lose some or all of your capital. Always conduct your own research, verify current prices, volume, float, news, and filings, and consider consulting a qualified financial advisor. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Trading micro-cap and low-float stocks involves substantial risk of loss, including the possibility of gaps through stops, illiquidity, d...
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$FTRE Trigger Active: Quant Model Signals +16.8% Upside into Fibonacci Targets

The quantitative alert engine just triggered an ELITE confidence (~87%) momentum breakout alert on Fortrea Holdings Inc. ($FTRE) . The price has surged through the key trigger line, opening up a high-probability swing opportunity toward upper Fibonacci targets. Below is a tactical execution breakdown, including full entry zones, exit targets, risk/reward metrics (including Target 2 calculations), and stop-loss parameters. Scenario Entry Price Target Exit Est. Return Stop Loss Max Downside Risk / Reward Market Entry (Current) $23.51 T1: $25.77 +9.61% $20.69 -11.99% 1 : 0.80 Market Entry (Current) $23.51 T2: $27.46 +16.80% $20.69 -11.99% 1 : 1.40 Retest Entry (Ideal) $23.04 T1: $25.77 +11.85% ...
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Momentum and Rebound Hound

Swing Trade Opportunities: Technical Screener Deep Dive (October 14, 2026) Published: October 14, 2026 Overview This post evaluates a technical screener output focused on potential swing trade setups. The list highlights stocks with elevated scores, moderate drawdowns from recent highs, mid-range RSI readings, and average true range (ATR) values typically between 3% and 6%. These characteristics often point to pullback or mean-reversion candidates rather than extended breakouts. Sectors represented include shipping and tankers, energy, semiconductors, software infrastructure, and ad technology. Several names experienced notable pullbacks on the session, creating defined risk levels for multi-day swing consideration. Important: This is educational market analysis based on publicly available technical data and sentiment observations. It is not financial advice, a recommendation to buy or sell any security, or a guarantee of future results. Markets are volat...
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Low float squeeze watch list — nothing ripe yet

Important Disclaimer: This is for informational and educational purposes only and is not financial, investment, or trading advice . These are highly speculative microcap/low-float stocks with significant risk of total loss. Short interest, float, and price data can change quickly and vary by source. Always do your own research (DYOR), verify the latest data on Yahoo Finance, Finviz, or your broker, and consult a licensed professional. Trading involves substantial risk of loss. Short Squeeze Watchlist Deep Dive (Dormant Low-Float Names) These are high-risk microcap/low-float short-squeeze candidates currently flagged as DORMANT . Data is drawn from Yahoo Finance, ChartExchange-style sources, and FINRA short-interest reports (primarily late-September/early-October 2026 settlement). Prices are approximate closes or recent levels around October 14, 2026. X sentiment is sparse and mostly promotional. Market Data Snapshot All feature small floats, elevated short ...
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