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Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Scam stats: how to stay safe these holidays
Fraud on payment cards is returning to pre-pandemic levels, with authorities and police warning Australians to be vigilant against scammers over the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Credit Cards
22 Dec, 2023
3 min read
Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
Credit card debt ticks up in October
Australia’s total credit card debt attracting interest charges grew by $129 million in the month of October, the first increase since May.
Credit Cards
07 Dec, 2023
3 min read
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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