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Nick Bendel

Property & Personal Finance Writer

Shoppers have many $0-fee credit cards to choose from

Sick of paying to use your credit card? Well there are more than 25 cards that could be used potentially without incurring fees or interest, a new credit card analysis has found.

Credit Cards

18 Nov, 2018

2 min read

Shoppers have many $0-fee credit cards to choose from
Nick Bendel

Property & Personal Finance Writer

Amex redesigns its rewards program

American Express is changing its rewards program as it battles for market share in a changing payments market.

Credit Cards

15 Nov, 2018

2 min read

Amex redesigns its rewards program
Nick Bendel

Property & Personal Finance Writer

Tis the season for Aussies to spend, spend, spend

The holiday season can get you buying a gift or two, but according to research, Australians will be spending more money in 2018 than before.

Credit Cards

13 Nov, 2018

2 min read

Tis the season for Aussies to spend, spend, spend
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Most Aussies would be better off switching credit cards

Most Australians don’t hold a credit card that suits their typical spending patterns, and many could save up to $250 per year simply by switching cards.

Credit Cards

14 Oct, 2018

3 min read

Most Aussies would be better off switching credit cards
Nick Bendel

Property & Personal Finance Writer

Amex, Westpac and CBA all offering low-rate credit cards

There are a dozen different credit card providers offering cards with interest rates under 10 per cent, an analysis of the credit card market has found.

Credit Cards

07 Oct, 2018

2 min read

Amex, Westpac and CBA all offering low-rate credit cards
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

ACCC spotlight on overseas transaction fees will encourage more fee-free products

RateCity research director Sally Tindall said the investigation would shine a much-needed spotlight on an area of banking that is riddled with fees.

Credit Cards

03 Oct, 2018

2 min read

ACCC spotlight on overseas transaction fees will encourage more fee-free products
Nick Bendel

Property & Personal Finance Writer

Australians pay higher currency conversion fees, says government

Changing money to a different currency is costing more than you might think, and it’s something the government isn’t happy about.

Credit Cards

02 Oct, 2018

2 min read

Australians pay higher currency conversion fees, says government
Bria Horne

Personal Finance Writer

Fitness First pays weighty fine for scaling up surcharges

Fitness First Australia has had to pay a $12,600 penalty, as a result of allegedly charging excessive surcharges on direct debits from their customers.

Credit Cards

28 Sep, 2018

2 min read

Fitness First pays weighty fine for scaling up surcharges
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Working from home? ATO says to make your tax work right

Tax time doesn’t mean you can claim anything and everything to reduce credit card debt. If you’re working from home, you’ll want to check those claims carefully.

Credit Cards

13 Sep, 2018

3 min read

Working from home? ATO says to make your tax work right
Nick Bendel

Property & Personal Finance Writer

ATO sets the record straight for working deductions

Running up the credit card for things you think you can claim on tax? Depending on your job, you might want to check what’s allowed, says the ATO.

Credit Cards

03 Sep, 2018

3 min read

ATO sets the record straight for working deductions
Nick Bendel

Property & Personal Finance Writer

Big banks offering big balance transfer deals

Three of the big four banks have credit cards with 0 per cent balance transfer offers for at least 18 months, a new market analysis has found.

Credit Cards

01 Sep, 2018

2 min read

Big banks offering big balance transfer deals
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Coles and NAB launch new premium credit card specials

Big banks and supermarkets are introducing special offers for premium credit card customers, ranging from travel rewards to cashback on purchases.

Credit Cards

16 Aug, 2018

2 min read

Coles and NAB launch new premium credit card specials