I rent in Poway, and I sold a house about 2 blocks outside the Poway city limits, rural Poway.

My financial situation is greatly improved since renting. We have more free money now.

Although my husband makes a very good income (and he deserves it!), we were barely getting by on a $475K mortgage. Kids are expensive, esp. in regard to activities and saving for college. And I’m not the most frugal person either…We are both relieved to have the $2100 rent. The house is the same size, although we went from over 5 acres to a concrete patio. However, the move into the city cut our gas bills in half. I used to fill up my car every 3 days, and can now go 6-7 days. Enough about me. I’m fascinated by the life of a day trader. What’s it like? What do you think about payday/pawn shop plays? Which companies do well in a recession?