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Can you trade stocks on eToro from the US?

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Does IG pay interest on uninvested cash?

Yes, IG pays 4.25% interest on uninvested cash, but only for active traders. Investors using participating share dealing accounts can now earn interest of 4.25% AER (variable) on uninvested GBP cash held across their General Investment Accounts (GIAs), ISAs, and SIPPs. The initiative aims to make idle cash work harder—but there are important eligibility rules

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Best Student Credit Cards in the UK Compared

The HSBC Student Credit Card is one of the best overall due to its low APR, no annual fee, and wide availability. It’s ideal for students who already have or plan to open an HSBC student bank account. The card is designed to be a safe entry into credit, with a modest limit and low

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Best Business Rewards Credit Cards in the UK Compared

Capital on Tap is the best company credit card for rewards for cashback or Avios flexibility with low fees, while Amex Business Gold offers top-tier travel rewards and points for businesses with higher spend. Business rewards credit cards can help companies earn value back on their everyday spending. From travel points and cashback to flexible

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Best First Credit Card in the UK Compared

Getting your first credit card is a major step in building your financial future. It’s not just about borrowing money—it’s about building a credit history, proving financial responsibility, and gaining access to better financial products over time. With 68% of UK adults now owning a credit card, and nearly 59 million cards in circulation as

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Best Avios Credit Cards Compared

The best Avios credit card in the UK depends on how much you spend and how often you fly with British Airways, but for most frequent travellers, the British Airways American Express Premium Plus Card is considered the best overall. Avios credit cards help UK consumers earn reward points for flights and travel. Here’s how

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Equities, stocks & shares! What is the difference?

Equity, stocks and shares all mean the slice of a company, but are used by different types of people. Industry professionals usually say equities, Engish use shares and Americans say stock. I know it all sounds confusing and finance is not deliberately designed to complicate and confuse people, it’s just that all industries have their

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The AI Trade Is On! Why Investors Are Pouring Into Equities Again

Stocks are booming, again! While tariffs are continuing to dominate news headlines (eg President Trump announced another 50 percent import tariffs on steel), US stocks have rebounded hard from their April lows. Look at the top 10 companies globally (by market cap, end-May). To make it to this elite list these days requires a market

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Best Multi-Currency Accounts For Businesses & Personal Banking

If you want a bank account where you can hold lots of different currencies, you need a multi-currency account, but what are the cheapest? We have compared the best multi-currency accounts that accept deposits in euros or dollars and give the best exchange rates. Multi-Currency Account Exchange Rates Compared *Starling is not currently opening new

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Will Standard Life’s share price recover?

Standard Life’s share price won’t recover simply because Standard Life is no longer quoted, instead it is now part of Phoenix Group and has been since September 2018. Prior to that the fund manager had merged with its local rival Aberdeen who retained the Standard Life brand name until 2021, when it also sold that

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WhatsApp Investing Scams: How They Work & How To Avoid Them

Recently, Michael Hewson, the host of the Good Money Guide Podcast, was cloned, and a fake AI video advert was published on Facebook and Instagram that directed users to a scam WhatsApp group. This has been reported to Meta via the usual channels, but as I write this three days later, it has still not

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SCA to regulate financial content creators in the UAE

The UAE Securities and Commodities Authority, or SCA, has changed the way that Financial services can be marketed in the Emirates via a ruling that requires a licence for content creators who discuss investment products in their work. The move from the regulator, which is often seen as the more “serious” of the two UAE

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