Credit Cards

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.

Eden Radford -

09 Apr, 2024 -

4 min read

Credit Cards

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.

Eden Radford -

07 Mar, 2024 -

4 min read

Credit Cards

For those hoping to get through the silly season by using their plastic, it's a timely reminder for everyone to exercise caution and steer clear of credit card debt.

Alex Ritchie -

15 Nov, 2023 -

3 min read

Home Loans

The Queensland state government has announced that it would be doubling the state’s first home owner grant (FHOG) from $15,000 to $30,000, in what was described as a pre-Christmas bonus. So how does this affect Queenslanders hoping to put their first foot onto the property ladder in the new year?

Mark Bristow -

20 Nov, 2023 -

5 min read

Home Loans

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board delivered Australian mortgage holders an early Christmas present at its December 2023 meeting by keeping the nation's cash rate on hold at 4.35%. But with economists from some of Australia’s big banks forecasting another rate hike in February 2024, Australian homeowners may not be feeling the love by the time Valentine’s Day rolls around.

Mark Bristow -

05 Dec, 2023 -

3 min read

Home Loans

The backdrop of a pandemic is unlikely to affect people spending money over the Christmas holidays -- and that could include signing the deed to a new house.

Tony Ibrahim -

11 Nov, 2020 -

4 min read

Bank Accounts

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) have released their festive-themed statistics from the 2016 Census, painting a picture of what Christmas is truly like for Aussies.

Alex Ritchie -

22 Dec, 2017 -

1 min read

Bank Accounts

Millions of Australians have admitted to overspending at Christmas, with Christmas Day feast the most expensive meal of the year, according to CBA.

Alex Ritchie -

22 Dec, 2018 -

2 min read

Bank Accounts

Australians have bought an average of 11 Christmas presents, at a total cost of $240, but many would have rather cut back, a survey has found.

Nick Bendel -

24 Dec, 2018 -

2 min read

Car Insurance

Discover the most at-risk times of day, and suburbs for shopping centre car park collisions. It is a timely reminder to take time this silly season to ensure that your car insurance policy is the best fit for you. 

Alex Ritchie -

20 Dec, 2023 -

3 min read

Savings Accounts

Here are a few ways you can inject some extra cash into your savings account this holiday season.

Alex Ritchie -

25 Nov, 2019 -

3 min read

Savings Accounts

Now that you��_ve blown your budget over Christmas, it��_s time to take saving seriously. We��_ve got six ways to help you save over $3,000 in 2018.

Nick Bendel -

01 Jan, 2018 -

3 min read

Savings Accounts

For many of us, New Year��_s Eve (NYE) means going out. But what if you don��_t feel like braving the crowds, or you have the post-Christmas cash blues?

Nick Bendel -

27 Dec, 2017 -

3 min read

Personal Loans

Debt is the last thing most Australians want to talk about, despite the country owing more than $18 billion in credit card and loan debt over Christmas alone.

Alison Cheung -

30 Jan, 2020 -

2 min read

Personal Loans

The holidays are one of the most popular seasons for engagements, and if you’ve recently popped the question or said ‘yes’ to your loved one, you may be looking for information on how to pay for your dream wedding.

Alex Ritchie -

28 Dec, 2021 -

4 min read

Personal Loans

When it comes to paying for your wedding, not everyone has family who can help them out. Here are a few ways you can help keep costs down and pay for your wedding.

Alex Ritchie -

29 Dec, 2019 -

4 min read

Superannuation

With just 10 days left for Australians to withdraw $10,000 in the Early Release Super Scheme, some families will be reassessing whether they need to access this cash over Christmas.

Liz Seatter -

21 Dec, 2020 -

4 min read

Savings Accounts

In the lead up to Christmas last year Australian credit card debt had climbed to more than $45 billion. One way of avoiding the Christmas debt trap is to set up a Christmas savings account fund.

Laine Gordon -

25 Nov, 2009 -

3 min read

Savings Accounts

How do Christmas savings accounts measure up to the best deals on the market? A range of specially designed Christmas savings accounts are available but they can be more like Scrooge than Santa Clause.

Laine Gordon -

18 Nov, 2009 -

3 min read

Savings Accounts

Christmas is the time of year when our hard-earned dollars can rapidly dwindle away, leaving us short of funds for presents, work parties and an array of social events. Without budgeting and saving, for what is usually the most expensive time of year, we can end up with credit card debt that we are still paying off in the New Year.

RateCity -

09 Dec, 2008 -

2 min read

Bank Accounts

How much do people spend at Christmas?

Nick Bendel -

05 Dec, 2017 -

3 min read

Credit Cards

As shopping centres and department stores start to shine with festive decorations, it might be time to consider what costs the most at Christmas time. So, what items are putting the most pressure on Australian credit cards at Christmas?

Laine Gordon -

12 Nov, 2008 -

3 min read

Credit Cards

Be careful with your credit card this Christmas

Laine Gordon -

28 Nov, 2012 -

3 min read

Credit Cards

There are many ways for you to redeem points earned through the Woolworths rewards program. To use your points, you’ll need to unlock them as per the schedule shared in the program.

Vidhu Bajaj -

07 Mar, 2023 -

4 min read

Home Loans

Rate rises: how the banks could ruin Christmas

Home Loans

If you're the kind of person who has trouble saving, avoid complicated budgets and the guilt and stress that comes from unexpected expenses by following this one simple savings tip today.

Alex Ritchie -

15 Nov, 2017 -

3 min read

Home Loans

Home owners and potential first home buyers got an early Christmas present yesterday when the Reserve Bank cut the official cash rate for the second consecutive month to 4.25 percent.

Laine Gordon -

06 Dec, 2011 -

3 min read

Term Deposits

Spend more, save now Secrets to scoring big at Christmas

Laine Gordon -

07 Jul, 2010 -

3 min read