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Credit Cards News
Bad credit - Can I get a credit card?
Tuesday August 16, 2011
Individuals with bad credit scores will find it challenging to get approve ...Credit check crackdown
Wednesday March 30, 2011
The payment history of consumers will be revealed in-depth once new legislation is passed.Plastic helps cash flow but try to avoid a credit crunch
Wednesday March 23, 2011
Quick access to finance is an attractive proposition for many new small businesses.Banking reform plan takes on credit cards
Monday March 21, 2011
THE Gillard government's banking reform plans have continued to focus on credit cards, as part of its previous proposals to make mortgages more transparent.Treasury limits credit card damage in disclosure plans
Monday March 21, 2011
THE federal government is continuing to target credit cards in its banking reforms, with plans to include them in previously announced proposals that increase the disclosure rules on mortgages.Credit card fees targeted
Wednesday March 16, 2011
The proposed new laws on credit cards should be passed by parliament as they will help to limit the dangers of the not-so-fantastic plastic.Slamming the brakes on credit
Wednesday March 16, 2011
The days of endlessly racking up debt are being fast replaced by a new frugality.We're watching our pennies, so retailers are taking a pounding
Wednesday March 16, 2011
Not so long ago people used to scandalise over the rate at which we were racking up credit card debt. Not any more. These days a new frugality is gripping us and credit card and other personal debt is growing at a snail's pace.Banks decry 'about-face' on changes to credit card laws
Thursday March 10, 2011
THE banks have hit out at the Gillard government's approach to market reforms, accusing Canberra of an about-face on an agreement struck with the industry over a proposed shake-up of credit card rules.Card users pay dearly
Wednesday March 9, 2011
Businesses such as utilities and airlines are increasingly levying surcharges that are well above the merchant fee.You make your own rewards
Wednesday March 9, 2011
Frequent flyer points aren't to be scoffed at but avoid unnecessary spending for the sake of earning more.No DJs Amex card for Kiwi
Thursday March 3, 2011
THE insurance company allied with the David Jones-branded American Express credit card has been rapped over the knuckles, with a tribunal finding it guilty of indirect racial discrimination against a New Zealander living in Sydney.Woman jailed for misusing federal credit card
Wednesday February 16, 2011
A WOMAN who used a Commonwealth credit card to pay for $8500 in personal travel, hotels and bills will spend a year in weekend jail.Young man tried to rape woman, 99
Tuesday February 8, 2011
A GREAT-GRANDMOTHER was bashed, robbed and indecently assaulted in her Melbourne house last year, a court has been told.Pescott 'tools of trade': a gun and computer
Monday February 7, 2011
THE Victorian businessman and former state Liberal minister, Roger Pescott, who was bankrupted last year, has revealed he owes $269,000 against 10 credit cards and millions of dollars more to secured financiers.Back up on your feet again
Wednesday February 2, 2011
When the strain of hefty credit card debt gets too much, a balance transfer deal is one way to lighten up.School's in for finances
Wednesday January 26, 2011
Children can no longer afford to be ignorant of how complex financial products work.Credit cards still high concern for Aussies
Thursday April 29, 2010
Australians still hesitant about credit card debt though handling higher rates betterInquiry into excess credit cards charges may lead to less fees
Wednesday March 17, 2010
Excess credit card charges may be cut after Government research launched todayCredit cards interest rates predicted to rise
Friday March 12, 2010
Official rate rise sees credit cards interest rates rise while industry expert criticised banks earlier hesitation to cut during GFC
