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X app provides banking services

July 28th, 2026 - 08:32 GMT

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Musk adds banking services to X in ‘everything app’ push

ALBAWABA - On Monday, X CEO Elon Musk rolled out a banking services feature to all U.S. subscribers of its paid Premium and Premium+ tiers on the X platform, in a push to turn it into an ‘everything app’. The move comes after a brief test period where the feature was given to a limited number of top tier subscribers. The banking services offered include making deposits, sending peer-to-peer payments ...

A contingency fund should ideally have at least three months of running expenses. (Shutterstock)

April 21st, 2016 - 09:45 GMT

How to save for a contingency fund

If you have past financial problems, make sure you address them before you apply for a loan. (Shutterstock)

April 18th, 2016 - 10:02 GMT

Are you ready to commit to long-term debt?

When choosing a card, you need to also think about the way you manage your personal finances. (Pixabay)

April 17th, 2016 - 10:55 GMT

Things to consider when choosing a credit card

Emirati Majid Al Futtaim is worth $5 billion, and is number 270 on Forbes' World's Richest list. (Shasha)

April 12th, 2016 - 12:00 GMT

Cultivating the habits of billionaires

Taking out a debt consolidation loans will still require curbing spending and discipline with repayments. (Shutterstock)

April 11th, 2016 - 08:19 GMT

Beware the pitfalls of debt consolidation

Ensure you are not overpaying for coverage you may not need, and read the fine print. (Shutterstock)

April 5th, 2016 - 10:37 GMT

Car and home insurance: what are you paying for?

When you’re selecting your bank, should not compromise on customer service and convenience for a better rate. (File photo)

April 3rd, 2016 - 12:18 GMT

Know your banking needs before establishing a long-term financial relationship

Household spending on transportation will go up further, by around 25 per cent for some drivers, if the new parking fees will be taken into account. (Shutterstock)

March 30th, 2016 - 10:46 GMT

When you feel the pinch in your wallet, how do you cut back?

Financial planners should use strategies to help people cope with anxiety that might arise when discussing the future. (Shutterstock)

March 29th, 2016 - 12:51 GMT

If you've put off retirement savings because you're afraid of death, you are not alone

Resorting to private lenders or additional loans to pay back liabilities could potentially lead to a never-ending cycle of debt. (File photo)

March 27th, 2016 - 09:49 GMT

Are you resorting to excess loans to maintain a lavish lifestyle?

Starting to save earlier means that it will cost you a lot less in the long run to achieve your goals. (Shutterstock)

March 23rd, 2016 - 12:33 GMT

Distant dreams: Why you should start saving for retirement in your twenties

Savings should be accumulated over years, and set aside for a rainy day. (Shutterstock)

March 22nd, 2016 - 05:00 GMT

What does financial security mean to you?