Credit Cards

12 ways to stop impulse buying

Do you remember the movie Confessions of a Shopaholic? At the start of the movie, the main character, Rebecca Bloomwood, is a financial train wreck. She spends with wild and reckless abandon, maxing out 12 credit cards thanks to her uncontrollable urge to splurge.

By Emma Duffy ● May 22, 2019

RBA praises new payments platform development

RBA Assistant Governor Michele Bullock has provided an update on the progress of the new payments platform (NPP), praising the success of its implementation and adoption by smaller institutions.

By William Jolly ● May 16, 2019

What is a direct debit?

Read our simple overview of the basics of direct debits, including the dangers they present.

By William Jolly ● May 14, 2019

40% of Australians prefer metal credit cards over plastic

New research has found 40% of Australians would prefer a metal credit card over a plastic one, mainly due to the perceived status they provide.

By William Jolly ● May 08, 2019

Retail turnover is up in March, just

Australian retail turnover rose 0.3% in March, slightly beating market expectations.

By William Jolly ● May 07, 2019

Australians accumulating less credit card debt

Bank credit card lending in Australia has had one of the biggest annual falls, according to new figures.

By Emma Duffy ● May 01, 2019

Australians hit by nearly $500 million in scams in 2018

New figures have revealed scammers ripped off Australians by over $489 million last year, with investment fraud and romance scams hitting hardest.

By Dominic Beattie ● April 29, 2019

Credit card use on the rise

The Reserve Bank’s latest payments system data shows a slight increase in the use of credit cards in February.

By William Jolly ● April 12, 2019

More Australians expect to increase their debt in 2019

The number of Australians who expect their debt levels to increase this year has grown significantly, according to a survey from EY.

By William Jolly ● April 09, 2019

What is the most affordable food box delivery service?

Here is Saving.com.au’s guide to the most affordable food box delivery services.

By Emma Duffy ● April 05, 2019

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