💸 Building Towards Early Retirement. Escape the 9-5

[mbready]

If you’re using an Apple or Android device, you might be interested in an app called AfterHours.

Through AfterHours, you can follow people who have turned $10k into $10 million. The app was developed by SIRJACK (which, coincidentally, is my best friend’s name). It uniquely verifies accounts, giving you confidence that you’re learning from experienced traders who are transparent about their results.

A bit about me: my wife and I save nearly all of our money, carry no debt, and own a paid-off remodeled hotel that we’re converting into a rental property. We’re in our mid-30s and set to retire sooner than later depending on an upcoming appraisal.

I’m sharing this app because it provides direct access to knowledgeable day traders. For me, this kind of access isn’t about retirement in the traditional sense—like buying a condo or traveling the world. Instead, it is about escaping the normal 9-5. In my life I’d prefer to volunteer ~20 hours a week at local SPCA shelters instead of being forced to maintain a hospital mechanically for 40+ hour a week.

While I’m not many things, I can confidently say I’m an excellent dog trainer. I’d like to dedicate time working with dogs that need additional training beyond basic ownership skills to make them candidates for adoption.

If you decide to join AfterHours, you can find me under the username “sp_az”. I just completed a detailed introduction to their community last night.

Hope to see you there!

[_Barry]

@mbready

If you’re using an Apple or Android device, you might be interested in an app called AfterHours.

Through AfterHours, you can follow people who have turned $10k into $10 million. The app was developed by SIRJACK (which, coincidentally, is my best friend’s name). It uniquely verifies accounts, giving you confidence that you’re learning from experienced traders who are transparent about their results.

A bit about me: my wife and I save nearly all of our money, carry no debt, and own a paid-off remodeled hotel that we’re converting into a rental property. We’re in our mid-30s and set to retire sooner than later depending on an upcoming appraisal.

I’m sharing this app because it provides direct access to knowledgeable day traders. For me, this kind of access isn’t about retirement in the traditional sense—like buying a condo or traveling the world. Instead, it is about escaping the normal 9-5. In my life I’d prefer to volunteer ~20 hours a week at local SPCA shelters instead of being forced to maintain a hospital mechanically for 40+ hour a week.

Thanks, will share with my son . . .

[mbready]

I made my second post on Afterhour after turning my proof-of-concept portfolio on Robinhood from negative $1,415 (approximately -8%) to positive $1,250 (approximately +8%) over the course of about two months. All due diligence—a term I learned there (who knew there was such a thing! )—was conducted exclusively on the app.

Check out this post:

Thank You AfterHours Family!

Proof of 5% in one day for the experimental portfolio:

Then my luck continued… My wife and I are on a mini vacation, and I hit a royal flush for the first time ever on a video poker machine (I don’t gamble much, so this was quite the shock !)

Also got lucky and found what is called a bookend serial number on a $5 bill we received as change, which is worth more than the face value of the bill!

Lastly, happy early Halloween to all! The casino had some pretty cool decorations. This is one of my favorites:

[mbready]

Since September 6, 2024, the Afterhour app has played a pivotal role in accelerating my journey toward early retirement, helping me achieve a 57.24% portfolio increase in funds I consider expendable—all in just a few months.

Today marks an exciting step forward as I begin integrating ChatGPT o3 High’s advanced market analysis into my trading strategy. After extensive discussions, deep-dive charting, and historical pattern analysis, it identified three high-probability breakout stocks for the coming week:

Upstart Holdings (UPST) – Ascending Triangle
Aeva Technologies (AEVA) – Cup & Handle
Rezolve AI (RZLV) – Ascending Triangle

Using classical technical analysis and decades of market research, it has mapped out ideal entry points based on breakout confirmations:

UPST: Buy at $69.00 on volume-backed resistance break

AEVA: Buy at $4.65 if the cup-and-handle confirms

RZLV: Buy at $2.75 on ascending triangle breakout

Historical success rates:
Cup & Handle: ~75–80%
Ascending Triangles: ~70–75%

With these statistical probabilities, the coming week will determine whether these plays break out as expected or face short-term retracements.

If this collaboration proves successful, it will mark something significant—AI-driven market analysis is now on par with, if not surpassing, human intuition.

I’ll be tracking this closely and will provide updates on whether these probabilistic edges translate into actual gains. Let’s see how the market plays out next week.

Follow me on Afterhour:

Here sp_az • AfterHour

[mbready]

After posting I saw my post before this was a resturant that was decorated for haloween.

My wife and I just got back from a mini vacation to the same place and they were decorated for Valentine’s Day.

To muh wife …

Paramore: Still Into You [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

"Can’t count the years on one hand we’ve been together…

I should be over all the butterflies
But I’m into you (I’m into you)…

Let 'em wonder how we got this far
'Cause I don’t really need to wonder at all
Yeah, after all this time I’m still into you…

Well, some things just, some things just make sense,
And one of those is you and I
Let 'em wonder how we got this far,
'Cause I don’t really need to wonder at all,
Yeah, after all this time I’m still into you,

Well, some things just, some things just make sense,
And one of those is you and I."

[mbready]

Revived my 90s coding skills (with a little help from Gemini and ChatGPT ) to build an AI based stock chart analysis program in just four days.

It analyzes all enabled indicators, identifies bearish/no-pattern charts, and logs any bullish patterns to a text file for later review.

For bullish charts and indicators, it provides an estimated success rate, ideal buy-in price, expected return, and a buy recommendation rating (percentage-based).

Gemini Pro Stock Chart Analysis - No Programming Experience for Over 20 Years

Interested in the code (minus my Gemini Pro key) or a walkthrough? Let me know!

[mbready]

Update on My Trading Journey & Some Personal Milestones.

Hey everyone,

I’m excited to share an update on my trading progress. Over the last three months, my portfolio has seen substantial growth, peaking at a 59% gain. The attached screenshot (+50.99%) doesn’t tell the full story. When I began this journey, my portfolio was actually down 8.4%, making this turnaround even more significant.

I owe a huge part of this success to the Afterhours community. For those interested in learning from traders who have achieved remarkable results, I highly recommend checking out the “Afterhour” app (available on Apple and Android).

Currently, the majority of my portfolio (all but $2500) is invested in longer-term positions. A significant portion of my portfolio is allocated to year long call options mirroring those placed by Nancy Pelosi. I was able to enter very close to where she did. I consider these calculated risks, given her historically strong track record in options trading.

A conversation with a colleague that has been following my journey asked me “how much is enough” when I reached nearly 60% profit on my entire portfolio. It prompted me to reassess my approach. This is when I moved my focus towards longer-term investments and cashed out some profits. I’m using the profits to achieve some personal goals:

1. Giving Back: I’ve set aside $1000 to help my mom purchase gifts for my sisters’ children for Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Day of Remembrance of Jesus. We’ll be doing gifts on Easter, as it’s a more widely recognized holiday. My goal is to increase this amount to $2500.

2. A Synchronistic Purchase and a Guided Donation: Following a vivid hyper-detailed, hyper-realistic lucid dream involving the Pure Lands, a coworker unexpectedly offered to sell me a thermal dash cam equipped with AI-powered wildlife and human detection. Recognizing a powerful synchronistic connection to my dream, I immediately took profits and purchased the device. Furthermore, during my dream in the Pure Lands, a spiritual guide advised me to donate 15% of my holdings. In response, I’ve allocated 15% of my portfolio to KTD.

3. Treating Myself & Others: As a huge Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan (and pizza lover!), I splurged on a pair of the newly released, Puma TMNT sneakers. Another release is coming this Friday, and I’m hoping to snag two more pairs – one for myself and one for a coworker who consistently brightens everyone’s day with his positive attitude. He loves colorful sneakers.

It’s been an incredible journey so far, and I’m excited to see what the future holds.

[mbready]

On another forum a couple people were interested in the code. I took time to put it together in a sharable format so I thought I’d add it here if any one is interested.

Here’s the code: ChatGPT - Code Formatting Request

The Python file and UI image are available here: Download stock_analysis.py | LimeWire

To use the code:

1. Download the free app Visual Studio Code on your PC or equivalent app on your mac then open stock_analyzer.py.

2. Create your own Gemini Pro API key at: http://aistudio.google.com/apikey and paste it into the designated spot in the code.

3. Paste the correct file path to the downloaded “UIFinal.jpg” image.

Disclaimer: I’m currently experimenting without real money. The output should not be taken as financial advice. Use it to help identify patterns in stocks you’re already considering.

Feel free to ask any questions.

Enjoy!