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Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Kogan Money Credit Card coming in 2019

Kogan Money is adding another financial string to its bow, announcing Kogan Money Credit Cards as part of a multi-year agreement with Citi.

Credit Cards

28 Nov, 2018

1 min read

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Sydney train commuters to 'tap on and off' with their phone

Your morning commute might have just been made a little less painful, with Sydney commuters now able to use their credit card or mobile devices to ‘tap on and off’ all metro train services.

Credit Cards

27 Nov, 2018

3 min read

Sydney train commuters to 'tap on and off' with their phone

Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Australia's bad credit card habits

More than two thirds of Australian credit card holders indulge in multiple bad credit card habits, potentially putting their financial futures at risk.

Credit Cards

22 Nov, 2018

3 min read

Nick Bendel

Property & Personal Finance Writer

Shoppers have many $0-fee credit cards to choose from

Sick of paying to use your credit card? Well there are more than 25 cards that could be used potentially without incurring fees or interest, a new credit card analysis has found.

Credit Cards

18 Nov, 2018

2 min read

Shoppers have many $0-fee credit cards to choose from

Nick Bendel

Property & Personal Finance Writer

Amex redesigns its rewards program

American Express is changing its rewards program as it battles for market share in a changing payments market.

Credit Cards

15 Nov, 2018

2 min read

Nick Bendel

Property & Personal Finance Writer

Tis the season for Aussies to spend, spend, spend

The holiday season can get you buying a gift or two, but according to research, Australians will be spending more money in 2018 than before.

Credit Cards

13 Nov, 2018

2 min read

Tis the season for Aussies to spend, spend, spend

Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Most Aussies would be better off switching credit cards

Most Australians don’t hold a credit card that suits their typical spending patterns, and many could save up to $250 per year simply by switching cards.

Credit Cards

14 Oct, 2018

3 min read

Most Aussies would be better off switching credit cards

Nick Bendel

Property & Personal Finance Writer

Amex, Westpac and CBA all offering low-rate credit cards

There are a dozen different credit card providers offering cards with interest rates under 10 per cent, an analysis of the credit card market has found.

Credit Cards

07 Oct, 2018

2 min read

Amex, Westpac and CBA all offering low-rate credit cards

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

ACCC spotlight on overseas transaction fees will encourage more fee-free products

RateCity research director Sally Tindall said the investigation would shine a much-needed spotlight on an area of banking that is riddled with fees.

Credit Cards

03 Oct, 2018

2 min read

ACCC spotlight on overseas transaction fees will encourage more fee-free products

Nick Bendel

Property & Personal Finance Writer

Australians pay higher currency conversion fees, says government

Changing money to a different currency is costing more than you might think, and it’s something the government isn’t happy about.

Credit Cards

02 Oct, 2018

2 min read

Australians pay higher currency conversion fees, says government

Bria Horne

Personal Finance Writer

Fitness First pays weighty fine for scaling up surcharges

Fitness First Australia has had to pay a $12,600 penalty, as a result of allegedly charging excessive surcharges on direct debits from their customers.

Credit Cards

28 Sep, 2018

2 min read

Fitness First pays weighty fine for scaling up surcharges

Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Working from home? ATO says to make your tax work right

Tax time doesn’t mean you can claim anything and everything to reduce credit card debt. If you’re working from home, you’ll want to check those claims carefully.

Credit Cards

13 Sep, 2018

3 min read