Credit Cards

2 in 5 Australians can’t meet credit card repayments, study shows

It turns out Australians aren’t good with credit cards, with 2 in 5 people saying they can’t make their repayments on time, a study by credit bureau Experian has found.

By Emma Duffy ● July 08, 2019

A third of Australians feel embarrassed by their financial habits and debt

More than one-third of people feel embarrassed by their financial situation, a survey by Mortgage Choice has found.

By Emma Duffy ● July 05, 2019

What is a credit card surcharge?

Credit card surcharges are one of those things in life that seem to be a cost for the sake of a cost, up there with ticket handling and ATM withdrawal fees.

By Alex Brewster ● July 05, 2019

Australians wasting nearly $4 billion on unused subscription services

Three in five Australians (62%) are wasting money on subscription services they either don’t use or have forgotten about, new research shows.

By William Jolly ● July 04, 2019

Macquarie Bank scraps international transaction fees on credit cards

Macquarie Bank has announced it will scrap international fees from its credit cards at the beginning of next month.

By Emma Duffy ● June 28, 2019

Qantas announces major changes to its frequent flyer program

Qantas has just announced the “biggest overhaul to the airline’s loyalty program in its 32-year history”, adding a million more seats and slashing the number of points needed for select flights.

By William Jolly ● June 20, 2019

American Express & Diners Club rewards: what are they?

Is there a difference between American Express and Diners Club credit cards? Yes! Does it matter? Possibly!

By William Jolly ● June 17, 2019

Responsible ways to use your credit card

Credit cards can be a blessing or a curse, but they often get a bad rap – mostly because they usually aren’t used responsibly.

By Emma Duffy ● June 14, 2019

Aussies not abandoning their credit and debit cards just yet

The number of purchases made on both credit cards and debit cards has increased in recent months, according to data from Australia’s central bank.

By William Jolly ● June 12, 2019

How to apply for your first credit card

At some point in your life, you’ll probably decide to apply for your first credit card. But if it’s your first time, you will likely have a lot of questions about the whole credit card application process, how to use a credit card, and what different features and costs are associated with them.

By Emma Duffy ● June 06, 2019

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