Options income, taught gently. Stable Income Basics is a toolkit and trade journal for investors who want steady weekly premium without gambling. Build layered option ladders on stable stocks you'd be happy to own, track every roll and assignment, and learn the strategy as you go. Why people use it • Collect weekly premium while you wait for entry prices on stocks you'd buy anyway. • Spread risk with layered ladders instead of single-strike, all-or-nothing bets. • A journal that follows the strategy — trades grouped by ticker, week, and price level, not by broker statement. • Two gentle on-ramps — a 5-minute plain-English primer and a 15-minute interactive guide that walks you through a ladder week by week. • A demo cycle included — a preloaded 12-week example shows the mechanics end-to-end before you risk a dollar. • A weekly rhythm, not a screen addiction — one check-in per week, clear rules, no day-trading. Who it's for Long-term investors, income-focused traders, and curious beginners who want a practical, honest way to run weekly options without constant screen time. Demo example The app ships with a 12-week sample cycle (a preloaded SLV ladder) so you can explore real trade flows before risking capital. Sample results from that cycle: $6,744 in premium, about $548 per week average across $35,000 of deployed capital. Sample data only — illustrative, not a forecast. Your outcomes depend on the tickers, capital, and choices you make. Important Stable Income Basics is educational and a trade journal. Nothing in this app is investment advice. Options trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for every investor. Open the app. Pick a ticker. Build a ladder. Get paid weekly to be patient.