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All the latest credit card news and top tips to help you manage your credit card.

A Christmas without presents? How Aussie gift-giving is changing

A Christmas without presents? How Aussie gift-giving is changing

Tis’ the season of giving, or is it? That widely accepted truism is under threat after a recent survey by ME Bank revealed that Aussies aren’t all that into purchasing presents and will resort to some pretty extreme tactics to manipulate the gifting process this Christmas.

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Snoozing Santa - What to do if you haven’t saved up enough for Christmas

Snoozing Santa - What to do if you haven’t saved up enough for Christmas

It started out with a few drinks on the weekend, a new pair of shoes to treat yourself for a great work week and a coffee every morning to keep you sane. Now you’ve realised that December has arrived and you’re caught with little savings stashed away. But there’s no need to panic, because you can still guarantee yourself a merry Christmas with our top 10 Christmas savings tips.

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As ASIC eyes Afterpay, keep your credit card handy

As ASIC eyes Afterpay, keep your credit card handy

Aussie regulatory giant ASIC announced that it would be keeping a close eye on “buy now, pay later” schemes like Afterpay on Friday, which might make you nervous. Fortunately, the good old credit card is always there to fall back on.

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Grab your credit card, Black Friday beckons

Grab your credit card, Black Friday beckons

A popular way to pay for online shopping at any time of the year, Aussies will have their credit cards at the ready as they look to snag a bargain during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales this weekend.

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Credit card mistakes to avoid this Christmas

Credit card mistakes to avoid this Christmas

Christmas and peak holiday time is now just a month away and many of us Australians will be turning to our credit cards to help cover the cost of the festive season period. Whether you’re planning on using your credit card this season to buy gifts, enjoy a night out with friends, or to purchase tickets to a great NYE party, the key is being card smart.

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