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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

Eden Radford

External Comms Lead

Credit card debt drops but still costing Australians $8.6 million a day

Australia’s total credit card bill attracting interest charges has dropped for the second time in nine months to a total of $17.73 billion.

Credit Cards

08 Aug, 2023

4 min read

Credit card debt drops but still costing Australians $8.6 million a day

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Earn up to 275k rewards points: Biggest sign-up rewards points for credit cards in August

Looking for some of the biggest rewards bonuses on sign up for credit cards this month? Look no further, as we explore some of the six-figure rewards point bonuses on offer from leading credit card providers in August.

Credit Cards

08 Aug, 2023

3 min read

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Credit cards offering biggest Qantas frequent flyer points at sign up this August

If you’re hoping to maximise your frequent flyer points, this Augusts there are 18 providers offering credit cards with Qantas frequent flyer points bonuses on sign up.

Credit Cards

03 Aug, 2023

5 min read

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Credit cards offering the biggest sign-up rewards points bonuses in July

This July, a range of competitive credit cards are offering six-figure sign-up points bonuses. Up to 275,000 rewards points may be available for eligible customers.

Credit Cards

20 Jul, 2023

3 min read

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Qantas credit cards offering biggest frequent flyer points at sign up this July

Looking to maximise your frequent flyer points? There are six-figure Qantas frequent flyer points bonuses up for grabs from leading credit card companies this month.

Credit Cards

11 Jul, 2023

5 min read

Eden Radford

External Comms Lead

Houston, we have a problem: Australians struggling to clear credit card debt as cost of living pressures bite

Australia’s total credit card bill has climbed for the second month in a row to $17.77 billion as households reach for the plastic to make ends meet in the face of rising costs.

Credit Cards

07 Jul, 2023

4 min read

Houston, we have a problem: Australians struggling to clear credit card debt as cost of living pressures bite

Vidhu Bajaj

Personal Finance Writer

Buy now, pay later vs. credit cards: which should you choose?

Whether you’re a young Australian looking for your best option to gain access to credit, or a long-time credit card user wondering what the fuss is about BNPL services, let’s explore the benefits and risks of both options.

Credit Cards

03 Jul, 2023

6 min read

Buy now, pay later vs. credit cards: which should you choose?

Paul Marshall

CEO

Can Australia handle 2023 without turning to credit cards?

In an era characterised by rising prices and stagnant wages, an increasing number of Australians are turning to credit cards as a financial solution. In fact, as of April 2023, our nation has racked up a credit card debt of $17.76 billion. Debt accruing interest is up $27 million from March, and 2.5 per cent higher than April 2022 - proving that a lot more Australians are relying on credit in today’s cost-of-living crisis.

Credit Cards

23 Jun, 2023

10 min read

Can Australia handle 2023 without turning to credit cards?

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Credit cards offering the biggest sign-up rewards points bonuses in June

Looking for a credit card that goes above and beyond with its generous rewards points on sign up? Points chasers may take advantage of June’s competitive credit cards offering bulk six-figure reward points bonuses on sign up.

Credit Cards

14 Jun, 2023

4 min read

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Summer in Europe: Qantas credit cards offering frequent flyer points at sign up this June

There are six-figure Qantas frequent flyer points bonuses up for grabs from leading credit card companies this month. These sign-up bonuses may be enough to cover the cost of flights around Australia, as well as Hawaii or Europe.

Credit Cards

13 Jun, 2023

5 min read