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Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Biggest Qantas frequent flyer points at credit card sign up in July 2024

Are flights and travel back on your agenda this year? A trip to Europe or the USA calling your name? You may be able to get bonus reward points to redeem for travel by signing up for credit card deals.

Credit Cards

10 Jul, 2024

4 min read

Biggest Qantas frequent flyer points at credit card sign up in July 2024
Sally Tindall

Research Director

Glimmer of hope: credit card debt drops for first time in six months + credit card interest rates hit a new record high

Australia’s total credit card debt attracting interest charges has dropped for the first time in six months, as households finally start to reign in their burgeoning credit card debts.

Credit Cards

08 Jul, 2024

4 min read

Glimmer of hope: credit card debt drops for first time in six months + credit card interest rates hit a new record high
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Credit cards offering the biggest sign-up rewards point bonuses in July 2024

Signing up for a new credit card may be able to net you a six-figure points bonus, to be redeemed for retail discounts and other exclusive deals. But points hackers must beware that you’ll need to fulfil the card’s terms and conditions to qualify for these bonus points, such as making a minimum spend within the introductory period.

Credit Cards

05 Jul, 2024

3 min read

Credit cards offering the biggest sign-up rewards point bonuses in July 2024
Eden Radford

External Comms Lead

Big bank rewards cards offering rates under 20% disappear as Westpac the last to hike

Westpac, Australia’s third largest credit card provider, has today increased interest rates across its rewards and low fee credit cards by up to 1.25 percentage points.

Credit Cards

20 Jun, 2024

5 min read

Big bank rewards cards offering rates under 20% disappear as Westpac the last to hike
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Credit cards offering the biggest sign-up rewards point bonuses in June 2024

Do you use your credit card to chase points deals and get the best bonus offers you can? There are a variety of credit card choices available that could net you a six-figure points bonus, simply by joining up and making a minimum spend.

Credit Cards

17 Jun, 2024

4 min read

Credit cards offering the biggest sign-up rewards point bonuses in June 2024
Eden Radford

External Comms Lead

Five months and counting: credit card debt continues to rise

Australia’s total credit card debt attracting interest charges has risen for the fifth month in a row, as households across the country struggle to get on top of their credit card debt.

Credit Cards

07 Jun, 2024

5 min read

Five months and counting: credit card debt continues to rise
Eden Radford

External Comms Lead

Sound the alarm: credit card debt rises for the 4th month in a row

The total household credit card debt attracting interest charges has risen for the fourth month in a row, as the country finds itself on a debt treadmill.

Credit Cards

07 May, 2024

4 min read

Sound the alarm: credit card debt rises for the 4th month in a row
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Financial stress on the rise – what can you do about it?

More Australians may be turning to credit cards to help manage their household expenses, according to a new report. With the cost of living putting pressure on many budgets, what can you do to better manage your credit?

Credit Cards

02 May, 2024

4 min read

Financial stress on the rise – what can you do about it?
Eden Radford

External Comms Lead

CBA cuts 11 interest-free days from its rewards cards

Australia’s biggest bank, CBA, has decreased the number of interest-free days available on its rewards cards in the latest credit card shakeup.

Credit Cards

01 May, 2024

4 min read

CBA cuts 11 interest-free days from its rewards cards
Eden Radford

External Comms Lead

Wisr's Joanne Edwards on tips to manage your debt

Navigating a tough financial situation can be tricky - so to help provide some guidance, RateCity spoke to Joanne Edwards, Chief Operating Officer of Wisr, a neo-lender and fintech that is focused on improving the financial wellness of all Australians and helping them make smart decisions.

Credit Cards

24 Apr, 2024

6 min read

Wisr's Joanne Edwards on tips to manage your debt
Eden Radford

External Comms Lead

What to do if you’re struggling with credit card debt

Having credit card debt may not be out of the ordinary, but if you’re struggling to pay that debt off, it’s worth taking a moment to figure out a game plan, and fast.

Credit Cards

11 Apr, 2024

3 min read

What to do if you’re struggling with credit card debt
Eden Radford

External Comms Lead

Credit card debt rises for the third month in a row as households struggle to clear Christmas debt

Credit card debt attracting interest charges has risen for the third month in a row in a sign an increasing number of households are struggling to get on top of their debt in 2024.

Credit Cards

09 Apr, 2024

4 min read

Credit card debt rises for the third month in a row as households struggle to clear Christmas debt