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Investing apps have grown in popularity in recent years and for good reason: Just about anyone can get access to the stock market with just a few taps on their phone. For beginners, investing apps also serve as an affordable and accessible way to start building their wealth.

Webull also has a recurring investment program for dollar-cost averaging, which retirement savers can apply to qualified or nonqualified accounts. Putting investments on cruise control is often a good way to build funds for retirement.

Sending money abroad using your UK bank account is easy and convenient, as well as safe. You can usually do the transaction online or even on your mobile banking app. But the exchange rates are likely to be less competitive than those offered by specialist currency providers while fees and charges tend to be higher.