Uriel is definitely right, there is no such thing as a "quick fix". Many times people will do a money spell and expect to find a winning lotto ticket the next day and things mostly do not work that way. There are two elements that will directly impact the success of a spell. 1) the amount of energy you put into it and 2) the amount of EFFORT you put into attaining your desires. One candle setup that I think most people should have running constantly is a reveral spell for protection. You never know when someone casts you an envious eye or speaks an unkind word! I learned the hard way that little things that people say and do can have a REALLY big impact on the "flow" of your life. Simple as this:

A reversible black candle, a piece of parchment paper (or brown paper bag). Turn the wax part of the candle upside down and insert wick in opposite direction. Place upside down candle back into the glass casing. On the paper write down "reverse all negative intentions and energies back to the person they came from". Fold and stick it under the glass casing, light it and pray for a couple of minutes a day for your energy to be cleared and to block negative effects from outside sources. works particularly well to help with stress related insomnia.

This is basically like a "maintenance" spell to ensure that things keep running smoothly.

and btw, pardon the huge rant

They could also anchor their home in white light so that it is constantly being cleansed and flushed out..
its simple

visualize a pillar of white light coming down from the universe into the center of your home.. then see it bubble around your house from the bottom upwards..
allow the energy to flow constant cleansing the house  the cleansing energy dissolves the negative energies and intents.. keeping your home clean.. it also helps with healing.. and wards of sickness.. nice to have when you have kids..
RavenUriel~

I have studied various systems (even Abramelin - that was hard going!), and if you think about it, they are all based on the same principals,  reading the link below may help cut through the mist:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/7823853/Chaos-Magick-Quick-Guide-to-Practical-Magick

There is one section in the essay - I would be interested if it is understood, or misunderstood - you will know it when you see it.


Kevin

May you become what you are