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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

Buy now, pay later vs. credit cards: which should you choose?

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

Can Australia handle 2023 without turning to credit cards?

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

Turning to the plastic – credit card use at its highest since 2021

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

10 tips and tricks to save money at the supermarket

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

$8.6 million a day: credit card debt drops but Australians still forking out millions

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

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Qantas credit cards offering the biggest frequent flyer points on sign up this April

This month, the RateCity database shows 18 credit cards offering bulk Qantas frequent flyer points on sign up, ranging from 20,000 points to 150,000 points.

Credit Cards

19 Apr, 2023

5 min read

Peter Terlato

Personal Finance Editor

Can you pay a credit card from another bank?

Generally, it’s not possible to directly make a credit card repayment with a credit card or debit card. However, there are ways to pay a bill from another bank. These include services such as BPAY, direct debit and Post Billpay.

Credit Cards

14 Apr, 2023

4 min read