Just to add a vote for electrum-ltc.

(However as a side note, be wary of other non BTC/LTC/DOGE electrum wallets; just because an electrum wallet appears for a new BTC fork or alt, doesn't mean it's trustworthy. I don't recall which BTC fork, but one of the high profile sadly had an issue with a compromised electrum wallet being available.)

This is a new account, but it's not my first rodeo

The best two tips I can give: 1. Develop a reliable BS detector. You can do this by watching the herd without necessarily following them. 2. Remember that if you have NO currency, paper trading is totally valid practice. Start with some imaginary balance and keep track of how your imaginary balance is affected by your trade decisions. The actual dead tree part is optional.

You've found the best forum imo; there is a lot of experience and great advice, but a lot of FUD too, so be thick-skinned

I have to agree with the general positive atmosphere of the tail end of this thread