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Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
Qantas credit cards offering biggest frequent flyer points at sign up this July
Looking to maximise your frequent flyer points? There are six-figure Qantas frequent flyer points bonuses up for grabs from leading credit card companies this month.
Credit Cards
11 Jul, 2023
5 min read
Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
Houston, we have a problem: Australians struggling to clear credit card debt as cost of living pressures bite
Australia’s total credit card bill has climbed for the second month in a row to $17.77 billion as households reach for the plastic to make ends meet in the face of rising costs.
Credit Cards
07 Jul, 2023
4 min read
Vidhu Bajaj
Personal Finance Writer
Buy now, pay later vs. credit cards: which should you choose?
Whether you’re a young Australian looking for your best option to gain access to credit, or a long-time credit card user wondering what the fuss is about BNPL services, let’s explore the benefits and risks of both options.
Credit Cards
03 Jul, 2023
6 min read
Paul Marshall
CEO
Can Australia handle 2023 without turning to credit cards?
In an era characterised by rising prices and stagnant wages, an increasing number of Australians are turning to credit cards as a financial solution. In fact, as of April 2023, our nation has racked up a credit card debt of $17.76 billion. Debt accruing interest is up $27 million from March, and 2.5 per cent higher than April 2022 - proving that a lot more Australians are relying on credit in today’s cost-of-living crisis.
Credit Cards
23 Jun, 2023
10 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
Credit cards offering the biggest sign-up rewards points bonuses in June
Looking for a credit card that goes above and beyond with its generous rewards points on sign up? Points chasers may take advantage of June’s competitive credit cards offering bulk six-figure reward points bonuses on sign up.
Credit Cards
14 Jun, 2023
4 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
Summer in Europe: Qantas credit cards offering frequent flyer points at sign up this June
There are six-figure Qantas frequent flyer points bonuses up for grabs from leading credit card companies this month. These sign-up bonuses may be enough to cover the cost of flights around Australia, as well as Hawaii or Europe.
Credit Cards
13 Jun, 2023
5 min read
Laine Gordon
Money Editor
Turning to the plastic – credit card use at its highest since 2021
RBA credit card data has revealed Australians are turning to the plastic at levels not seen since August 2021, with total credit card debt accruing interest hitting $17.76 billion in April.
Credit Cards
07 Jun, 2023
3 min read
Peter Terlato
Personal Finance Editor
10 tips and tricks to save money at the supermarket
We've compiled a list of useful tips and strategies that could unlock a raft of supermarket savings and help you to discover several benefits that you may be unaware of.
Credit Cards
26 May, 2023
10 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
May’s credit cards offering the biggest sign-up rewards points bonuses
If you’re on the hunt for a credit card offering generous rewards points on sign up, look no further. This month, there are 10 credit card options for bulk bonus points on sign up, ranging from 100,000 points to 300,000 points.
Credit Cards
12 May, 2023
3 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
Qantas credit cards offering the biggest frequent flyer points on sign up this May
There are six-figure points bonuses up for grabs from leading credit card companies for Qantas frequent flyer members this month. These sign-up bonuses may be enough to cover the cost of flights domestically and internationally.
Credit Cards
11 May, 2023
5 min read
Laine Gordon
Money Editor
$8.6 million a day: credit card debt drops but Australians still forking out millions
Credit card debt accruing interest has dropped for the first time in six months, however, at $17.73 billion, the total bill is causing havoc on many Australians’ finances.
Credit Cards
09 May, 2023
3 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
Credit cards offering the biggest rewards points bonuses on sign up: April 2023
This month, there are 10 credit card options for bulk bonus points on sign up, ranging from 100,000 points to 300,000 points.
Credit Cards
20 Apr, 2023
4 min read
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