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Thanks, very helpful. Is there any web site or book that goes more in depth on the topic?

I always hear the value of the dollar is down or the dollar is up. What effect does it being up or down have on the stock market?

Severance is totally different, it says it right on the claim form that you can claim with severance pay.

Nevermind about the trader status

Thanks for all the replies, I am going try to get in contact with my unemployment office tomorrow (hopefully). I live in NJ btw. What is trader status on your tax return mean? I have a day trader account if thats what you mean (margin, 25k min etc...) I never had to file a special return before.

Yeah, I was trying for about an hour and the system hung up on me every time because the wait time was too long.

I dont take any checks from my account, just let it grow. My unemployment is 1060 biweekly so its nothing to scoff at. Anyone in a similar situation? Thanks for the replies guys.

I was recently laid off and I am currently collecting unemployment. I've been trading for a few years already and have been profitable. Can I still collect unemployment? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hi, I was wondering if there is any sort of site or service that offers stock alerts that do not disappear after the price has been reached. For example I have a scottrade account and set several alerts for several different stocks. Once the alert price has been met the alert disappears...

Correct me if I am wrong but wouldn't the November calls go up in value too tomorrow. aapl closed low 90's and its up to around 103 in after hours. Who knows it could be down by the morning. Another question. Would the buyer of the call exercise it when it hits 110 or would they wait until...

I sold a covered call for appl at close today 110 strike April for a 9.75 premium. I was predicting a drop but I was wrong(based on after hours trading). My plan was to buy it back after the drop in price and make a nice realized gain by the morning. I am averaged in at 103 with my aapl...