Hello integrity101, and a warm welcome to the FPA site....and, of course, the world of forex trading.
The forex world is fascinating and intriguing with huge potential to make plenty of money. But, before you plunge into real live account with real money, do take the time to read up on the subject and then to sign up for a free Demo practice account.
Yes, agreed that information available on forex subject in the world wide web is daunting & downright confusing.
But, lucky you, to get started there is a complete forex school right here at the FPA dedicated to educating Newbies such as yourself.
Go to top of this page....select "Education & Forums".....click on "Hot! Complete Forex Course" and you will have plenty of useful & essential material to read & learn. Also check out the other subjects such as "Forex Education", "Shoulders of Giants", etc.
The key to being a successful forex trader is patience. Learn at your own pace, and go on live account when you are comfortable after practicing on Demo account for some time.
Remember that nobody can tell you how to trade as, ultimately, it is entirely up to you to find which trading system you are most comfortable with.
Someone told me this when I first started out some 3-1/2years ago, and I know it is very true since one trader is successful trading a particular system, but another trader might not be so successful using that system.
In a nutshell, you will have to find your comfort zone where trading the forex does not become a chore, a challenge, and stressing you out.
Yup! I have seen some traders here at the FPA who seems to have lost all sense of humor and tends to believe that they have to be like some grouchy bankers in order to trade successful in forex.
Have a wonderful and enjoyable forex journey which all of us traders have to take!...and good luck!