I am flat for the day with a gain of +213 USD scalping ES only. Today was my first day using the IB Book Trader in “Armed” mode for order entry instead of Bracket Trader or the IB Rapid Order Entry page. I am going to study the advanced features within Book Trader over the next few days. For those interested IB has a webinar on using TWS Book Trader:

https://interactivebrokers.webex.com/interactivebrokers/lsr.php?AT=pb&SP=EC&rID=26155092&rKey=DE45090009A6FA0A

I will soon be faced with having to purchase private health insurance for my entire family. I am in the process of research and will be posting links and information periodically. Here’s a few articles to start:

The COBRA Subsidy and who qualifies:

http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/marketwire/0475582.htm

General Information:

http://www.smartmoney.com/spending/deals/buying-private-health-insurance-14819/

HSAs have been getting a lot of good press as of late. I will post additional information.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_savings_account

I finished Tuesday flat with a loss of -197. I scalped 300 shares of DZZ one time for +125 and scalped ES for a loss of -321.