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Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Are you putting more everyday spending on your credit card?
Lockdowns and social distancing have changed the way Australians are spending money, with many of us turning to credit cards to help manage our household budgets. But with our financial situations changing, is your credit card still providing the kind of value for money that it used to?
Credit Cards
06 May, 2020
4 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
Why Virgin Velocity points owners may want to sit tight
It’s been a very difficult month for Virgin Australia, as the Australian airline stood down 8,000 workers and announced it would go into voluntary administration on the back of the COVID-19 crisis.
Credit Cards
30 Apr, 2020
7 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
Westpac customers finally have access to Apple Pay
After four years of waiting, Westpac customers finally have access to Apple Pay.
Credit Cards
29 Apr, 2020
2 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
Westpac pauses credit card interest charges for COVID-19
One of Australia’s big four banks, Westpac, has announced it will support Australians who are doing it tough due to COVID-19 by allowing eligible customers to pause their credit card interest charges and repayments for a three-month support period.
Credit Cards
24 Apr, 2020
4 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
Which banks are offering relief on credit card repayments for COVID-19?
With thousands of Australians losing their jobs due to the catastrophic COVID-19 outbreak, you may be worrying about how you’ll be able to meet your credit card repayments.
Credit Cards
30 Mar, 2020
5 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
Did you get the right credit card with your home loan?
If you haven’t thought much about the credit card that came with your home loan since you first got it, there’s a chance you may be using the wrong type of card for your spending habits.
Credit Cards
17 Mar, 2020
6 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
March credit card bonus points roundup
Attention points chasers! If you’re thinking about taking out a new credit card, there are a range of credit card sign-up bonuses on the table if you know where to look.
Credit Cards
07 Mar, 2020
7 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
Should you get a credit card during uni?
As another year of university starts again, many young Aussies may be asking themselves how they’ll be able to afford the costs that come with schooling. One option students may turn to is taking out a credit card. But is this really the best option for your schooling years?
Credit Cards
19 Feb, 2020
7 min read
Alison Cheung
Finance Writer
New buy-now-pay-later service bundll targets everyday spending
A new buy-now-pay-later service, bundll, has launched, targeting an area not yet covered by the big players: everyday spending.
Credit Cards
13 Feb, 2020
2 min read
Laine Gordon
Money Editor
Christmas shoppers give credit cards a workout
Australians spent $25.1 billion on their credit cards in December 2019 – $1.3 billion more than the previous year, according to today’s RBA figures.
Credit Cards
12 Feb, 2020
2 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
CommBank launches new rewards credit card
CommBank has launched a new rewards credit card, with customers able to earn up to 3 Awards points for every dollar spent.
Credit Cards
01 Feb, 2020
3 min read
Alison Cheung
Finance Writer
Buy-now-pay-later industry code to raise standards for services
Shop using Afterpay or Zip Pay? These big changes could affect you.
Credit Cards
29 Jan, 2020
3 min read
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