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The top five credit cards to match your spending profile

According to CANSTAR there are four types of credit card spenders; the big spender, everyday spender, occasional spender and the habitual spender. Here are the top five credit cards offering the most value for each shopping profile.

Credit Cards

13 Mar, 2009

2 min read

Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

Up in the air about frequent flyer changes?

You may have noticed the Airport billboards counting down the changes to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program but what do you need to do to find out how the changes will impact you? Qantas flagged a major overhaul of its Frequent Flyer program last year and announced that the changes would come into effect from 1 April 2009.

Credit Cards

03 Mar, 2009

4 min read

Up in the air about frequent flyer changes?

Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

Card charges ATM reform rip off

Changes to ATM access fees next month will mean hassles when withdrawing money from ATMs. With additional charges from both banks and ATM owners, this double-whammy on cash withdrawals made from foreign ATMs could lead people towards other options, like credit cards.

Credit Cards

25 Feb, 2009

3 min read

Kate Cowling

Making the most of a credit card balance transfer

When is it a good idea to transfer the balance on your credit card and how do you go about it? The kids are back at school and youve finally found the time to have a close look at your holiday season credit card statement. If the closing balance is alarmingly high with an interest rate to match perhaps it

Credit Cards

03 Feb, 2009

4 min read

Making the most of a credit card balance transfer

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How to beat credit card debt

No one likes to sit and talk about credit card debts; they'd rather be out shopping. But that's how easy it is for innocent spenders to fall into harsh debts.

Credit Cards

09 Jan, 2009

1 min read

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Should you upgrade to a gold credit card?

The main difference between a standard credit card and a gold card is the rewards, rates and fees. While your interest rate and credit card fees will rise when you become a gold credit card holder, the rewards rise substantially also.

Credit Cards

09 Jan, 2009

2 min read

Should you upgrade to a gold credit card?

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Compare and save: Credit cards

If you do decide to put the feelers out, make sure you aren't blindsided by clever marketing ploys. Low interest rates aren't always a good thing and higher interest rates aren't always bad.

Credit Cards

09 Jan, 2009

2 min read

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Will you get a better deal with your banks credit card?

Most people have all their credit cards, debit and savings accounts with one banking institution. However don't just assume you are getting a good deal because you are keeping all your cards with one bank.

Credit Cards

09 Jan, 2009

2 min read

Will you get a better deal with your banks credit card?

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Use your credit card to rack up frequent flyer points

Are you always chasing ways to get extra frequent flyers points on your credit card? If you find your head nodding then you're probably like the larger Australian population who made a record 8.4 million short-term trips overseas in 2012-13.

Credit Cards

08 Jan, 2009

2 min read

Use your credit card to rack up frequent flyer points

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Compare great credit card deals

Sifting through credit card deals can feel akin to deciphering morse code. Let's take a look at the main features you should consider when choosing an Australian credit card.

Credit Cards

08 Jan, 2009

2 min read

Kate Cowling

Are you cashing in on your MasterCard credit card rewards?

Are you taking advantage of your MasterCard credit or debit card rewards? MasterCard delivers with a range of common card types for every spender and a whole lot of perks.

Credit Cards

08 Jan, 2009

3 min read

Are you cashing in on your MasterCard credit card rewards?

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Will a credit card balance transfer get you out of debt?

Staying ahead of credit card debt can be like trying to negotiate your way through sinking sand. Credit card balance transfers can seem like the solid ground you're looking for but be cautious, it's only for the committed.

Credit Cards

08 Jan, 2009

3 min read