Best place in Central or Eastern timezone to move to

[typomaniac]

It's still a long way off, but I'm planning to go into securities trading (as an independent) as a post-retirement activity. I've dabbled in it for several years, so I know what I'm doing. It's just a matter of putting by enough risk capital to support a reasonable cash flow.

Since I hate the idea of getting up before 6 AM to be ready for the US markets to open, it seems to make much more sense to head east before I get set up. Any suggestions, folks?

[82Marine89]

Maine.

[typomaniac]

Maine.

You've lived there? What area? (Southern New Hampshire is the closest I've ever got to it.)

[82Marine89]

You've lived there? What area? (Southern New Hampshire is the closest I've ever got to it.)

Actually I grew up in NY, but I have been throughout the northeast and other parts of the country. Maine in the summer is very pretty. The winters can be harsh. MFM and John Doe are from those parts, they could better answer your questions about location, but I figured that as a trader you could work from home so live somewhere beautiful. New York and Vermont along the Canadian border are also very pretty areas.

[jackass]

Well what type of climate are you looking for? Do you want mountains or beach?? Hot, cold or 4 seasons?

[Abbey Marie]

Portsmouth, New Hampshire is young, and has very good, eclectic restaurants. It's a very nice area.

Much of Maryland is very nice, too, especially Annapolis, IMO. OCA can help you there.

[typomaniac]

Well what type of climate are you looking for? Do you want mountains or beach?? Hot, cold or 4 seasons?

I have no problem with snow or ice, as long as I don't have to get from point A to point B by any particular time. Which would be the case, since I'd be working at home. Any place over 90 degrees (or maybe 85 with high humidity) for an extended time, I would prefer to avoid.

[Mr. P]

It's still a long way off, but I'm planning to go into securities trading (as an independent) as a post-retirement activity. I've dabbled in it for several years, so I know what I'm doing. It's just a matter of putting by enough risk capital to support a reasonable cash flow.

Since I hate the idea of getting up before 6 AM to be ready for the US markets to open, it seems to make much more sense to head east before I get set up. Any suggestions, folks? Used to do options. Up before six and ready by open...Lost my ass..Was 1999..Mr. Bill was in charge. :laugh2::laugh2::laugh2:

[typomaniac]

Used to do options. Up before six and ready by open...Lost my ass..Was 1999..Mr. Bill was in charge. :laugh2::laugh2::laugh2:

Nobody who understands trading needs to mess with options. :coffee:

[Mr. P]

Nobody who understands trading needs to mess with options. :coffee:

I disagree..I did make money..but damn Bill fucked it all up. :poke:

[Gadget (fmr Marine)]

Charleston, SC is a great little city......would be on my short list of places to go.

[Said1]

Duh. On-ta-reeeo-ooo.

[typomaniac]

Duh. On-ta-reeeo-ooo.

I thought Canada stopped letting you move there when you got to be older than 50-something. Am I wrong about that?

[Said1]

I thought Canada stopped letting you move there when you got to be older than 50-something. Am I wrong about that?

Yep. The cold isn't good for the arthritisisis.

[typomaniac]

I disagree..I did make money..but damn Bill fucked it all up. :poke:
I still say that options, like derivatives, are just so much Wall Street snake oil. But obviously that's just my opinion. :cool:

[glockmail]

Sorry, but not enough room in the beautiful Yadkin Valley for both of us.

Seriously though, anyone thinking of moving should take the advice I gave Pale earlier today in his Wisconsin thread.

[typomaniac]

Sorry, but not enough room in the beautiful Yadkin Valley for both of us.
No worries. By the time I decide I'm done with California, you'll have long since passed away. :laugh2:

[Mr. P]

I still say that options, like derivatives, are just so much Wall Street snake oil. But obviously that's just my opinion. :cool:

I know enough to stay far away from a derivative! Options are like poker though, ya gotta know when to hold em blah blah...the street is like a Vegas casino...the deck is stacked against ya.

[April15]

It's still a long way off, but I'm planning to go into securities trading (as an independent) as a post-retirement activity. I've dabbled in it for several years, so I know what I'm doing. It's just a matter of putting by enough risk capital to support a reasonable cash flow.

Since I hate the idea of getting up before 6 AM to be ready for the US markets to open, it seems to make much more sense to head east before I get set up. Any suggestions, folks?The WEST is the best. 5 am isn't that early by a long shot.

[glockmail]

No worries. By the time I decide I'm done with California, you'll have long since passed away. :laugh2: Doubt it. My Gandpap lived to 94, and my great grandmum to 102. Based on the relative life expectancy of when they were born and when I was, I figger I will shake hands with St. Pete when I'm about 120 or so. :lol:

[typomaniac]

I know enough to stay far away from a derivative! Options are like poker though, ya gotta know when to hold em blah blah...the street is like a Vegas casino...the deck is stacked against ya.

Yeah, but the street DOES let you count cards. Plus, they won't throw you out just for making too much money. :cool:

[gabosaurus]

Austin, Texas.
Austin is a growing city (some say too much so) that is on the cutting edge of new technology. It has awesome restaurant and activities.

Austin is the only city I would consider living in outside of Southern California.

[typomaniac]

Austin, Texas.
Austin is a growing city (some say too much so) that is on the cutting edge of new technology. It has awesome restaurant and activities.

Austin is the only city I would consider living in outside of Southern California.
I lived in Austin for 3 years. Had it not been for the 16 weeks of 95-degree humidity each year, I might have stayed.

[Mr. P]

Yeah, but the street DOES let you count cards. Plus, they won't throw you out just for making too much money. :cool:

Yeah...and now you can get involved in 'after' hours trading where the big guys used to clean yer clock. It's been 9 yrs since I played, maybe I should give er another go on a more level playing field.

[5stringJeff]

Texas.

[Yurt]

Austin, Texas.
Austin is a growing city (some say too much so) that is on the cutting edge of new technology. It has awesome restaurant and activities.

Austin is the only city I would consider living in outside of Southern California.

have you ever been to san luis obispo or santa cruz?

[typomaniac]

have you ever been to san luis obispo or santa cruz?

Several trips each. Wrong time zone, however. :(

I doubt that I will ever be a "morning person."

[glockmail]

Austin, Texas.
Austin is a growing city (some say too much so) that is on the cutting edge of new technology. It has awesome restaurant and activities.

Austin is the only city I would consider living in outside of Southern California.
Too mant Democrats in Austin.