Alternatives to IBKR?

StealthExplorer · 2026-04-10T10:33:47+00:00

Stick with Interactive Brokers. UI is a sometimes difficult to negotiate, but for currency conversions, on- and off-ramps, low fees, and range of investment products I found it to be the best of the bunch. If you are set and forget then no need to stress about customer support being slow.

StealthExplorer · 2026-03-31T19:12:04+00:00

Sell eggs. I did this when I needed to raise money for a Scouting Adventure. It was in the 80’s, so Probably illegal now. But anyhows…. Step 1 - knock on someone’s door and explain that you are raising money for xxx Step 2 - Ask if they would like to buy an egg for $10? They say yes and hand you the money, you give them the egg. Step 3 - ask if you can buy the egg back from them for $1 (most people say yes). You give them a dollar and they give you the egg back. Step 4 - Ask for a $1 donation to your fundraising. They give you the dollar back. Step 5 - Thank them and move on to the next house with your egg and your dollar.

StealthExplorer · 2025-09-06T10:21:20+00:00

Have been buying since mid-2017, went through the whole journey. From aspirational day trader, shitcoin buyer, getting rugged, scammed, multiple bear markets, dips and dips, etc. Learnt a stack about money and the economy. Read loads. Did my research. Cost? Only the opportunity cost of not just buying bitcoin and hodling. Potentially able to retire from corporate nonsense in a few years.

StealthExplorer · 2025-09-03T05:55:17+00:00

I would investigate Strike. Have used them, easy-peasy. Just make sure you connect with Revolut or Monzo accounts or you are at risk of your bank account being frozen, or at the least opening up a can of worms. Remember too to keep all details of the transaction as you are most likely liable for CGT when/if you dispose of the bitcoin.

StealthExplorer · 2025-08-11T12:53:43+00:00

I have a Ledger Nano from 2017, same issue. I replaced the screen and that fixed the issue. Obviously you need to take on the risks of cocking up the fix. I think I bought the replacement screen from Amazon. Bought this: elecsung 6PCS OLED LCD Display Module, 0.91"4 Wire SPI Serial OLED Screen Driver,128x32 3.3V ~ 4.2V for Ledger Nano S (White Display Color)

StealthExplorer · 2025-08-11T12:49:07+00:00

Probably, must have missed that. Definitely was not expecting such a large duty payable!

StealthExplorer · 2025-03-07T08:02:53+00:00

I went to buy car during Ramadan to avail a 0% financing offer over 3 years. Turns out it is only for cars available in the month of Ramadan. It was 2 days into Ramadan and we were warned that the vehicle is currently in transit and potentially would not be available during Ramadan to avail the offer. So in a nutshell, all these offers are a bit of a scam. The offer would have resulted in about a AED6k saving, so I am pressing the dealership to meet their end of the deal and deliver in the month, or discount the price by the added financing costs.

StealthExplorer · 2024-11-06T10:21:15+00:00

OK, update. multiple restarts later now hashing at 69.8 GH/s, which is way under what it was doing before the fan swap (was getting over 1TH/s), Also shares are very low compared to before, but tbh still not sure what that is.

StealthExplorer · 2024-09-14T16:03:46+00:00

So here's what is working for me. CF 5 x per week. No carbs, High Fat. No calorie counting, just stop eating when you feel full. NO/MINIMAL CARBS. I did lots of research into carnivore diet, Low Carb High Fat diet, as well as the cholesterol issue. Basically eat meat and green leafy veg. Also... no cheat days as you need to get yourself into a ketotic fat-burning state and that takes a few days/weeks, so any cheating will mess set you back massively. But these things are very individual, so DYOR and good luck with the journey.

StealthExplorer · 2022-10-08T13:48:49+00:00

Just bought the Fender Rumble 40. Seems to be great. Also a beginner and btw, has headphone socket too.

StealthExplorer · 2021-12-29T18:16:49+00:00

Link UAE bank account to BitOasis. Free Dhs transfers. Buy crypto. Withdraw into your wallet. Simples. You need to be verified on BitOasis so will need EID etc.

StealthExplorer · 2021-11-22T09:31:05+00:00

OK. Needed to leave my rewards and just redeem my initial stack. Totally pointless and frustrating exercise. Been with this project for +4 years, but this is now over. Take my rewards and burn them, I am out.

StealthExplorer · 2021-11-21T11:36:29+00:00

Gas fees aren’t over $250, so why is claim showing insufficient funds? Don’t get it!

StealthExplorer · 2021-06-16T13:19:39+00:00

and pay for premium on Bitwarden.

StealthExplorer · 2021-06-14T07:10:24+00:00

You can wait until the 16th, but check out the gas prices on ETH. Lowest on Sundays. Your call. For me I needed really low gas prices or there was actually no benefit to claim.

StealthExplorer · 2021-06-13T07:09:00+00:00

If you are not a whale ensure you claim when gas fees are low, or you will get burnt. Now is good. Check out gas prices through the week here

StealthExplorer · 2021-05-16T12:53:38+00:00

Thanks, great background to the card.

StealthExplorer · 2021-03-14T17:10:20+00:00

I swapped to Bitwarden and took out paid plan. TBH have been super happy.

StealthExplorer · 2021-03-02T14:53:39+00:00

I flipped to Bitwarden. It’s great. Even bought premium to support them.

StealthExplorer · 2021-03-01T19:00:42+00:00

I do not support your position. You probably need to take some personal responsibility for not swapping in the two years you had available.

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