Same here on all accounts. I had to run out and didn't want to Cross My Fingers while I was gone.
On the "how much money" thing. For safety and to keep my motivation on the "hungry side", I have a cap for my trading account.
Which is different than my investment account. When I reach my cap, I take out 50% of the money. That way I can't stick my neck out but so far, plus, I don't get fat & lazy having too much in there, which keeps my trading like I could go broke in a bad enough week. (Hence, the keeping my on the Hungry Side.)
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