One of the new courses being taught at Online Trading Academy focuses on day to day elements of living and personal finance. Studies show that most Americans do not track what they are spending their money on, and thus, spending more than they should. Larry talks about the steps which will offer individuals more clarity on where there money is going, how to save more, and spend less! Merlin and Larry also look at a couple of listener questions regarding 401k programs and Roth IRA’s.

The European soap opera continues with the new Greece bailout deal! Is it a good thing, or just another Band-Aid on a much bigger problem? Master trader Tim Pesut joins Merlin to take a look at the Euro, Canadian Dollar, Pound, and Aussie dollar. Tim and Merlin analyze the charts and offer their thoughts on currency levels and direction.

Like termites that tear away at wood, there are many factors that can tear into your rate of return and long term capital growth. Paul Orme joins Merlin Rothfeld for a look at simple things everyone can do to save significant amounts of money. It all starts with a good understanding of how fund managers and financial advisors get paid!

Every trader has routines and tricks to help keep them focused on their trades. Long time options trader, Matt Gildea joins Merlin to talk about how he uses a Sensory deprivation chamber to clear his mind and focus on his trading. Matt also helps listeners listener with questions pertaining to market volatility and using options to trade oil.

Justin Krebs joins Merlin for a thorough look at many different listener questions. The duo takes a look at the Aussie Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Japanese Yen, Suisse Franc, Dollar index, Fibonacci and much more!

Merlin kicks things off by offering some suggestions to traders who are struggling with whipsaw price action and volatility these past few months. Master trader Scott McCormick joins Merlin to offer his perspective on scanning the markets for trading opportunities, and relative strength comparisons. The duo also looks at the energy sector and the potential for buying at these levels.

The week ended with indices clawing into positive territory for the year, and a major bounce in crude oil. John and Merlin take a look at many different aspects of the markets including oil, gold, risk management and the first “Donkey of the Day” for 2015!

The mastermind behind the Online Trading Academy Patented trading methodology, Sam Seiden joins Merlin to take a look at the new financial education program being rolled out. Sam points out why there is such a need for mass education in many areas of our lives, areas where big corporations have been teaching us to do the wrong thing! The duo also takes a look at Crude Oil and market timing principles.