Re: Frustration...
If you really can't afford one of the ICM programs, download a free ICM calculator and learn how to do them manually using the ICM calc and a spreadsheet.
Regarding HoH1 - Good basic advice but tighten up the starting hands in the early rounds.
Regarding HoH2 - you can use M but SnG convention is BB and it's easier to calculate. More importantly, Harrington's advice for pushing (especially with ~ 10BB or more and from EP) is generally too aggressive. (Most of his advice pertains to MTTs where you ideally want to finish in the top few % to maximize expectation.)
Regarding Moshman: I think his book will be a good primer for you but be wary of his postflop advice. I think he raises too much for "information" and advocates blocking bets too often. I learned a lot more about early blind postflop play from Wiggs, Pudge, Devinlake, and Unarmed among others.
Read Chris Fergusons section on postflop play in the Full Tilt book. This section explains better than anything I've read when and why to bet, raise, or check.
Read this forum for advice on high blind push/fold play and dominating the bubble.
Someone mentioned trial versions of the ICM programs. I forget what's in the trial version but if it's free give it a shot. Also, Bubble Trainer used to give you 50 free hands a month. Do that if it's still available. The immediate feedback is great.
Also, most players start out as losers and it seems you're playing close to breakeven. Your sample size is too small really to draw any conclusions but you're at least not losing much money yet as you learn. My first deposit was for $800 and I dropped all the way to $300 playing $5's before I turned it around and started winning.
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