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As inflation soars, you and your partner may be looking for ways to supplement your household income. The Express recently told the story of Anna-Maria, a housewife and doting mother to her children with special needs.
She recently started working as a secret shopper, earning her an extra £800 a month. What’s more, she found that the work gave her more confidence and even helped her make new friends.
For stay-at-home mums looking for ways to help out, all you need to do is play to your strengths. Creatively minded mums can try freelance writing or accept art commissions. Foodie mums can start a blog or YouTube channel on experimenting in the kitchen.
Meanwhile, financially savvy mums may want to try their hand at the forex market. It has the potential to suit your day-to-day life in more ways than one! Here’s more on why you should consider it.
It’s easy to start learning
The forex market revolves around different currency rates and can be overwhelming to absorb at first glance. The good news is that multiple YouTube channels, online courses, and dedicated resource sites like BabyPips offer comprehensive guides for beginners.
These resources are free for you to study at your own pace, so you don’t need to shell out extra cash or forego your usual responsibilities. You’ll learn that forex is not as complicated as it looks — and you can easily develop any skilled forex trader’s knowledge.
You can start small
Forex accounts come in different sizes, so you don’t need to strain the household budget to get started. Investopedia explains that the micro account is the smallest you can get. In some cases, it only needs as little as a £4 deposit.
Though small, micro accounts have the same features as accounts used by professional forex traders. Starting with small trades using these accounts can also lower the risk you face. As your experience grows, you can upgrade to a mini or standard account.
It can be done remotely anytime, anywhere
As hinted by the need for a strong Internet connection, the forex market is online. Trading centres in every time zone further decentralise the market. This means you can trade at any time on weekdays. It’s also easier to trade remotely, especially if you use a trading platform.
The best trading platforms can be used to simplify the trading process on both PC and mobile.FXCM outlines how Trading Station Web 2.0 has everything a new trader needs to help them get started. It can instantly update you on the latest forex news so you can make more informed trades. It can even automate your trades for when your hands are full at home.
It’s easy to get started
You only need a few things to start trading forex. An Internet connection will help connect you to the market. A forex broker provides forex accounts and trading platforms that further shield your trades from risk.
You’ll also need a trading journal to keep track of your trades and improve your strategy moving forward. If you’ve taken our advice in ‘Reasons Why Mothers Should Learn to Use Spreadsheets’ to heart, you’ll be able to build a great trading journal in no time.
Finally, you’ll need some capital to fund your first trades. As we discussed above, you don’t need much to get started — making forex trading even more accessible.
If you want to help your partner out or simply need a little extra cash, taking on a side-gig is a great option. Trading forex is one thing you can consider that poses minimal disruptions to your current routine!