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Eden Radford

External Comms Lead

Shoppers warned to stay on track this Black Friday

Shoppers planning to hit the Black Friday sales should create both a list of things they need, and a water-tight budget, to avoid overspending or getting caught up in unnecessary debt.

Credit Cards

23 Nov, 2023

6 min read

Shoppers warned to stay on track this Black Friday

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Australians to cut back on Christmas spending: how to avoid credit card debt this silly season

For those hoping to get through the silly season by using their plastic, it's a timely reminder for everyone to exercise caution and steer clear of credit card debt.

Credit Cards

15 Nov, 2023

3 min read

Australians to cut back on Christmas spending: how to avoid credit card debt this silly season

Eden Radford

External Comms Lead

Australians continue to cut down on credit card debt

Australia’s total credit card debt has decreased for the fourth month in a row, with the latest data showing a drop of $158 million between August and September.

Credit Cards

07 Nov, 2023

3 min read

Australians continue to cut down on credit card debt

Eden Radford

External Comms Lead

CBA increases interest rate on select credit cards

CBA, Australia’s largest bank, has increased the interest rate on a range of credit cards by up to 1.25 percentage points.

Credit Cards

01 Nov, 2023

5 min read

Eden Radford

External Comms Lead

Sale season starts tomorrow - why one click too many could kill your Christmas

Shoppers planning to spend big in the Click Frenzy sale tomorrow are being warned to plan ahead and stick to a tight budget to avoid getting into trouble in the lead up to Christmas.

Credit Cards

23 Oct, 2023

5 min read

Sale season starts tomorrow - why one click too many could kill your Christmas

Eden Radford

External Comms Lead

Australians continue to keep a lid on debt despite 12 RBA hikes

Australia’s total credit card debt has dropped for the third month in a row, this time by $88.1 million.

Credit Cards

09 Oct, 2023

3 min read

Australians continue to keep a lid on debt despite 12 RBA hikes

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Biggest Qantas frequent flyer points at credit card sign up this September

In September, there are 18 providers offering credit cards with Qantas frequent flyer points bonuses on sign up that range from 20,000 points to 150,000 points.

Credit Cards

14 Sep, 2023

5 min read

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Biggest credit card reward points bonuses on sign up: September 2023

This month, there are nine credit card issuers offering competitive six-figure bulk bonus rewards points ranging from 100,000 to 275,000 points.

Credit Cards

14 Sep, 2023

4 min read

Eden Radford

External Comms Lead

ANZ increases interest rates on all credit cards

Australia’s fourth largest bank, ANZ, has today increased interest rates across all credit cards.

Credit Cards

07 Sep, 2023

3 min read

ANZ increases interest rates on all credit cards

Eden Radford

External Comms Lead

CBA credit card changes – what to look for if you’re turning to the plastic

Australia’s largest bank, CBA, has today increased the fees and rates on select credit cards.

Credit Cards

25 Aug, 2023

6 min read

CBA credit card changes – what to look for if you’re turning to the plastic

Peter Terlato

Personal Finance Editor

First Option Bank launches new low rate credit card: how does it stack up?

First Option Bank Low Rate Visa credit card may be a sensible option for a first time credit card holder or for those who are prone to overspending.

Credit Cards

14 Aug, 2023

3 min read

First Option Bank launches new low rate credit card: how does it stack up?

Peter Terlato

Personal Finance Editor

6 ways to get airport lounge access

There are a number of ways you can gain entry to these exclusive areas of the airport, affording you a chance to kick up your feet, feast on buffets and wind down before or after your next flight.

Credit Cards

10 Aug, 2023

9 min read