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!

LEFTOVER TURKEY NOODLE CASSEROLE

When you get tired of turkey sandwiches, whip up a creamy pan of Leftover Turkey Noodle Casserole to enjoy that Thanksgiving and Christmas turkey. You may just decide it's so good, you don't want to wait for turkey leftovers to make it!


Well my friends, Thanksgiving has come and gone. And it's time to finish up those turkey leftovers.

But when it comes to turkey leftovers, you can only eat just so many turkey sandwiches, right?

While I'm certainly not knocking the good-old turkey sandwich ... believe me, I've sure enjoyed more than my fair share of them. I love them best slathered with mayonnaise on white bread, perhaps with a little slice of leftover stuffing tucked inside. Oh, it's an after-Thanksgiving special treat for sure.


There are about a million versions of this casserole out there, but this is my take on it. It's one of our favorite ways to enjoy leftover turkey.
But sometimes, you just need another go-to dish for all that turkey. Like perhaps Turkey Crescent Bites, my favorite Creamy Turkey Soup with Spinach, or tasty Turkey & Dressing Casserole.

For those last little bits of turkey in our refrigerator last night, we turned to this family-favorite creamy Turkey Noodle Casserole for enjoying them.

There are about a million versions of this type of leftover turkey casserole out there, but this is my take on it. It's one of our favorite ways to enjoy leftover turkey.



Loaded with chopped turkey and mixed vegetables, all surrounded by creamy cheesy sauce seasoned with a touch of dried thyme and sage, this casserole got a double-thumbs-up from our 6-year-old Little Miss H. I especially knew she loved it when she went back for her second huge scoop.


Our Little Miss H. can be a little finicky when it comes to casseroles. Truth be told, she's generally a meat-and-potatoes kind of girl. When I mix things all together into a casserole? Well, I'm definitely taking a risk with our dinner.


Along with its great creaminess and flavor, I love the flexibility of this casserole, too.


So I was super excited when she dug into this creamy casserole and professed her love for it. It was a mom casserole win, for sure! And I'm glad for it to have the kid seal of approval.



Along with its great creaminess and flavor, I love the flexibility of this casserole, too.


If you'd prefer to change up the vegetables ... no problem. Just green beans ... or just corn ... or even broccoli would work just fine.


Don't like sage? ... leave it out. Rather use dried basil than dried thyme? ... That would work, too. Got leftover chicken instead of turkey? ... Make it Leftover Chicken Noodle Casserole, then!


It's all good.




So when you get tired of turkey sandwiches, whip up a pan of Leftover Turkey Noodle Casserole to enjoy those Thanksgiving and Christmas turkey leftovers.


Hey, with its creamy yumminess, your family may just decide it's so good you don't want to wait for turkey leftovers to make it!


Leftover Turkey Noodle Casserole



Ingredients
4 c. (8 oz.) uncooked egg noodles
3 c. chopped leftover cooked turkey
1 (12 oz.) package frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and warmed
1 (10.5 oz.) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 c. sour cream
1/3 c. milk
1 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. dried sage
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese, divided


Directions
Cook noodles in salted water according to package directions. Drain well.
While noodles cook, place condensed soup, sour cream, milk, thyme, sage, salt, pepper, Parmesan, and 1 cup shredded mozzarella in a large mixing bowl; stir until well combined. Add chopped turkey and mixed vegetables; stir to combine. Add hot drained noodles and stir to combine.
Spoon noodle mixture into a greased 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle the top with the remaining 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 - 30 minutes until heated through and the cheese is melty.
Enjoy!

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