The DoughRoller Weekly Roundup (Zecco $50,000 Practice Forex Account Edition)

In addition to being one of the best discount brokers out there, Zecco has developed a pretty sweet platform for Forex trading.  If you're not familiar with Forex trading and enjoy playing around with cool technology, Zecco will provide you a mock trading account with $50,000 in virtual currency.  With real-time quotes, it's the perfect way to dive into the unknown and learn by doing.  You can check Zecco's Forex Platform by clicking here. Just make sure you avoid investing in the US Dollar!

Let's take a look at some of the best money articles from this past week.

• Your Take: Married Women Out Earning Their Husbands @ Bargaineering: It seems that with each passing year, more married women are bringing home the majority of the bacon.  Goodbye Sugar Daddy, hello Sugar Mamma.

• Refinance Now? @ Credit Karma: Maintaining a mortgage is a crucial responsibility.  Refinancing now could save thousands but take a look a few pointers before rushing in.

• Should Parents Have a Financial Double Standard for Sons and Daughters? @ Moolanomy:  On the surface this would seem ridiculous simply based on gender but there's a couple of excellent examples where it probably should be applied.

• 5 Steps to Follow to Make Sure You Do Not Lose Everything To the Next Bernie Madoff @ Gather Little By Little:  Apparently, the New York Mets actually profited $48M from investing with Bernie Madoff.  Sickening to think how many people that money belongs too.  Protect yourself from future Ponzi schemers.

• How To Do Halloween Cheaply @ The Bargainist: It's nearly impossible to celebrate all Holidays with glitz and glamor.  Maybe you should take a break this Halloween and same some green?

• Coupons, Discounts and Sales Do Not Mean You Are Saving @ Realm of Prosperity: Just because it's on sale doesn't mean you need it.

• Save Money by Practicing Moderation in Your Life @ Think Your Way to Wealth: If you find yourself struggling with the self discipline to manage your finances, take a look.

• 10 Free Online Budgeting Applications @ Lazy Man and Money: You don't have to use all 10 for them to be free but it doesn't hurt to give them all a shot!