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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
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
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
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
Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
$55 million lost to scammers this year… and counting
Australians lost over $55 million to scams in the first two months of 2024 alone, according to data from ACCC ScamWatch, with investment scams accounting for the overwhelming majority of the money lost by victims.
Credit Cards
13 Apr, 2024
5 min read
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
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
Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
New year = more debt for Australian credit card holders
Household credit card debt rose by more than a quarter of a billion dollars in the month of January as shoppers struggled to clear their debts following a bumper spendathon in November.
Credit Cards
07 Mar, 2024
4 min read
Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
ANZ increases interest rates on select credit cards for second time in six months
ANZ, Australia’s fourth largest credit card provider, has today increased interest rates across select credit cards by 0.50 percentage points – the second hike in less than six months.
Credit Cards
22 Feb, 2024
4 min read
Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
NAB increases rates on select credit cards
Australia’s second largest credit card provider, NAB, has today increased interest rates across select cards.
Credit Cards
13 Feb, 2024
6 min read
Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
Credit card debt creeps up as Australians pare back December spending
Australia’s total credit card bill attracting interest charges crept up in the month of December, hitting a total of $17.31 billion, an increase of almost $21 million.
Credit Cards
07 Feb, 2024
4 min read
Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
Credit card school: what’s the right card for you?
The increase in credit card accounts may make for easy spending or cashing in for first class travel, but many of those who get credit cards are possibly turning to a finance solution that they don’t fully understand – or may get them into trouble.
Credit Cards
22 Jan, 2024
5 min read
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Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
07 May, 2024
Sound the alarm: credit card debt rises for the 4th month in a row
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
02 May, 2024
Financial stress on the rise – what can you do about it?
Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
01 May, 2024
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