Credit card news and advice

Tuesday 20 August 2019

Do you love the feeling you get when you buy a present for your friends, family members or even furr-kids? Well it turns out you’re not alone, in fact as a nation us Aussies are pretty generous folk, spending a whopping $19.8 billion on gifts every year.

Friday 16 August 2019

For some it’s a convenient way to pay, for others it’s the insurance perks, but for many Australians the major attraction of a rewards credit card is points, points, points. 

Friday 09 August 2019

While Aussies have a love affair with their plastic, new research has found most of us only ever carry around one credit card.

Monday 29 July 2019

From next month, commuters across NSW will be able to tap on and off using their credit card and debit card on Sydney buses, which according to NSW Transport Minister, Andrew Constanceto is completing the “final piece in the contactless payments puzzle.”

Tuesday 23 July 2019

With no job to tie you down, retirement promises more opportunities to wind down and relax, whether it’s learning new hobbies or finally taking that dream holiday overseas. But for a growing number of senior Aussies, that may no longer be possible with their credit card trapping them in debt they can’t pay off. 

Monday 15 July 2019

No, not really. 

Friday 12 July 2019

If having debt on your credit card makes you anxious, you’re not alone. New research from credit bureau Experian found a whooping 84% of Australians would worry if they skipped a credit card repayment, but nearly half don’t make their repayments on time. 

Wednesday 03 July 2019

With July upon us, there’s no better time to revisit your finances. The new financial year bells are ringing - and that means another chance to sit down, rethink your money goals, and start afresh, whether that’s paying off debt or finally taking the plunge into getting your first credit card. 

Thursday 27 June 2019

Today, Macquarie Bank has announced that it will remove international transaction fees on its credit cards at the beginning of next month. 

Wednesday 26 June 2019

As cash transactions seem to be becoming a thing of the past, the ‘tap and go’ trend on debit and credit cards continues to grow, bringing with it some heavy fees that are hurting small businesses.