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Eden Radford

External Comms Lead

Sale season starts tomorrow - why one click too many could kill your Christmas

Shoppers planning to spend big in the Click Frenzy sale tomorrow are being warned to plan ahead and stick to a tight budget to avoid getting into trouble in the lead up to Christmas.

Credit Cards

23 Oct, 2023

5 min read

Sale season starts tomorrow - why one click too many could kill your Christmas

Eden Radford

External Comms Lead

Australians continue to keep a lid on debt despite 12 RBA hikes

Australia’s total credit card debt has dropped for the third month in a row, this time by $88.1 million.

Credit Cards

09 Oct, 2023

3 min read

Australians continue to keep a lid on debt despite 12 RBA hikes

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Biggest Qantas frequent flyer points at credit card sign up this September

In September, there are 18 providers offering credit cards with Qantas frequent flyer points bonuses on sign up that range from 20,000 points to 150,000 points.

Credit Cards

14 Sep, 2023

5 min read

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Biggest credit card reward points bonuses on sign up: September 2023

This month, there are nine credit card issuers offering competitive six-figure bulk bonus rewards points ranging from 100,000 to 275,000 points.

Credit Cards

14 Sep, 2023

4 min read

Eden Radford

External Comms Lead

ANZ increases interest rates on all credit cards

Australia’s fourth largest bank, ANZ, has today increased interest rates across all credit cards.

Credit Cards

07 Sep, 2023

3 min read

ANZ increases interest rates on all credit cards

Eden Radford

External Comms Lead

CBA credit card changes – what to look for if you’re turning to the plastic

Australia’s largest bank, CBA, has today increased the fees and rates on select credit cards.

Credit Cards

25 Aug, 2023

6 min read

CBA credit card changes – what to look for if you’re turning to the plastic

Peter Terlato

Personal Finance Editor

First Option Bank launches new low rate credit card: how does it stack up?

First Option Bank Low Rate Visa credit card may be a sensible option for a first time credit card holder or for those who are prone to overspending.

Credit Cards

14 Aug, 2023

3 min read

First Option Bank launches new low rate credit card: how does it stack up?

Peter Terlato

Personal Finance Editor

6 ways to get airport lounge access

There are a number of ways you can gain entry to these exclusive areas of the airport, affording you a chance to kick up your feet, feast on buffets and wind down before or after your next flight.

Credit Cards

10 Aug, 2023

9 min read

Eden Radford

External Comms Lead

Credit card debt drops but still costing Australians $8.6 million a day

Australia’s total credit card bill attracting interest charges has dropped for the second time in nine months to a total of $17.73 billion.

Credit Cards

08 Aug, 2023

4 min read

Credit card debt drops but still costing Australians $8.6 million a day

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Earn up to 275k rewards points: Biggest sign-up rewards points for credit cards in August

Looking for some of the biggest rewards bonuses on sign up for credit cards this month? Look no further, as we explore some of the six-figure rewards point bonuses on offer from leading credit card providers in August.

Credit Cards

08 Aug, 2023

3 min read

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Credit cards offering biggest Qantas frequent flyer points at sign up this August

If you’re hoping to maximise your frequent flyer points, this Augusts there are 18 providers offering credit cards with Qantas frequent flyer points bonuses on sign up.

Credit Cards

03 Aug, 2023

5 min read

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Credit cards offering the biggest sign-up rewards points bonuses in July

This July, a range of competitive credit cards are offering six-figure sign-up points bonuses. Up to 275,000 rewards points may be available for eligible customers.

Credit Cards

20 Jul, 2023

3 min read