Resolved Question: What is a good way to get into the Forex market?

What is a good online ForEx broker who executes trades quickly, has real-time charting and low (or no) commissions? I see myriads of sites out there. Are any above and beyond the others? >> full story

Resolved Question: ForEx brokers and limit order reliability?

Are most online ForEx brokers like FXCM or MB trading good at hitting your limit buy and sell orders? I've read so many mixed reviews online about slippage, scalping, etc. Many horror stories, but stories of success. If I have a plan that I've tested on a simulator that works, will it work with one of these brokers? (the simulator uses the same spread essentially with real historical data) >> full story

Resolved Question: Do I HAVE to have a broker to trade online?

I know little about online trading or (investing in general), but I want to learn especially about Forex. All I know is "buy low and sell hi" concept which is self-explanatory and common sense in all trading.

However, do I HAVE to have a broker to trade online? After I learn about Forex trading, can't I just open an account, do the practice trading for months or even a year, and do the trading myself online? Is this a common practice, or do majority of investors hire a Forex broker to do the trading for them? >> full story