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Liz Seatter
Senior Finance Writer
Black Friday warning: don’t send your budget into a black hole
Shoppers planning to spend big in the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are being warned to write out lists and set spending limits to avoid getting into trouble.
Credit Cards
25 Nov, 2021
3 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
Spend wisely to avoid debt in the Black Friday & Cyber Monday sales
The upcoming Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are set to attract a high number of Aussie shoppers looking to snap up a bargain for Christmastime. But buyer beware: it’s still easier than ever to accumulate debt through your credit card if you’re not careful.
Credit Cards
24 Nov, 2021
5 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
80% of credit card users with debt don’t know their interest rate
With the silly season now upon us, shoppers using credit cards are being warned to be careful not to get stung with big interest bills.
Credit Cards
23 Nov, 2021
5 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Australians wipe $9.31 billion off credit card debt since COVID
The national credit card debt accruing interest has fallen to the lowest level in almost 18 years, as Australians continue to clear their debt in the latest lockdown.
Credit Cards
08 Nov, 2021
3 min read
Liz Seatter
Senior Finance Writer
Westpac launches 0% interest credit card to take on the buy now, pay later sector
Westpac has announced it’s launching a no interest credit card, similar to those launched by big bank competitors, CBA and NAB last year.
Credit Cards
20 Oct, 2021
4 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Credit card debt continues to plummet in lockdown
The national credit card debt accruing interest has continued to tumble in lockdown, dropping by $582 million in the month of August, according to RBA statistics released today.
Credit Cards
07 Oct, 2021
2 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
Scams on the rise – how you can protect your money
Worrying new figures from the ABA show 37% of Australians have lost money to a scam, or have a family member, or close friend, who has. Here is what to do if you suspect you’ve been hacked.
Credit Cards
22 Sep, 2021
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Aussies slash credit card debt by $1.11 billion in lockdown
The national credit card debt accruing interest has fallen to its lowest level in almost two decades as Australians move to wipe debt in lockdown.
Credit Cards
07 Sep, 2021
2 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Citi enters Buy Now Pay Later race with Spot
Citi Australia has announced its new Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) product Spot, to be available from October for use anywhere Mastercard is accepted; online, in-store, overseas and in Australia.
Credit Cards
05 Aug, 2021
3 min read
Liz Seatter
Senior Finance Writer
Australia stuck in a rut as credit card debt hovers at $20 billion
Australians appear to be stuck in a debt rut with new RBA figures out today showing credit card debt accruing interest is hovering around $20 billion for the tenth month in a row.
Credit Cards
07 Jul, 2021
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Bank fees fall, but Australians still fork out $3.56 billion
Australians forked out $3.56 billion in personal bank fees last financial year, new figures from the RBA show. This equates to around $364 per household in bank fees a year.
Credit Cards
17 Jun, 2021
4 min read
Liz Seatter
Senior Finance Writer
PayPal dives into declining credit card market
The new credit card comes hot on the heels of PayPal’s new buy now, pay later service also scheduled to kick off in a matter of weeks.
Credit Cards
09 Jun, 2021
3 min read
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