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Americans go Credit Card Crazy on Cyber Monday

Thursday November 29, 2007
Leading Internet industry tracker comScore released an update on the mammoth credit card spending by American's in the lead up to Christmas. This can only be described as 'A holiday season bonanza,' with e-commerce spending hitting an all time high on Monday when $733 million was spent in online shopping.

Banks give Credit Card Christmas Gifts

Wednesday November 28, 2007
The banks are doing their best to give credit card users a pre Christmas gift with more and more zero or low interest balance transfer credit cards hitting the market.

New ANZ Credit Card rewards payments

Tuesday November 27, 2007
The ANZ has launched a new credit card that rewards customers for making payments on their credit card. For every dollar that you repay off your balance you will receive one point instead of the traditional way of earning points where you get one point for every dollar that you spend.

Westpac cuts ties with Virgin

Monday November 26, 2007
The Westpac Banking Corporation has announced that it will cut its ties with Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Money despite the success of their credit card products.

Credit Card Features - Up to 55 Days Free Interest

Thursday November 22, 2007
One of the most popular features of a credit card that customers enjoy taking advantage of is the interest free period on purchases made that is attached to the majority of credit cards.

Beware of credit card scam vishing

Tuesday November 20, 2007
Credit card scams are something we all have to be aware of with our credit cards and the latest one to hit people email accounts in the US is called Vishing or voice phishing.

Avoid Credit Card Debt this Christmas

Monday November 19, 2007
With the festive season fast approaching banks are gearing up for another windfall this Christmas as consumers use their credit cards to buy gifts for family and friends. Australian shoppers rack up an incredible $2.5 billion (avg) on their plastic in the lead up to Christmas.

Beware of Credit Card Identity Theft

Monday November 19, 2007
Online identity theft is a growing concern for everyone who uses the internet and the new social networking pages at web sites like Myspace is a cause of concern to both banks and consumers.

Vouchers to beat Credit Card fraud

Friday November 16, 2007
One of the great drawbacks for many people about using their credit online is the security aspect. It seems the bad guys are always working out new ways to defraud the system and everyday Joe's are the ones who are inconvenienced.

Banks offer Credit Card Xmas gifts

Thursday November 15, 2007
With Christmas just around the corner, banks are offering customers the perfect credit card gift idea for those who are a little short this Christmas when it comes time to buy gifts for your family and friends.

Is One Credit Card Enough

Thursday November 15, 2007
Many people have a credit card and use it for everything from day to day expenses to booking flights, accommodation, hiring cars, purchasing clothes, gifts and even taking out cash advances.

Australia's Credit Card Debt Drops

Tuesday November 13, 2007
Australian consumers have tightened their purse strings in the lead up to Christmas with the latest figures from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) showing that the average debt carried by Australian's on their credit cards has dropped below $3000.

Hit back against Credit Card Fees

Tuesday November 13, 2007
Banks and other financial institutions are far from shy about passing on credit card fees to their customers. More Australian's are starting to hit back against the credit card fees as 1 in 3 make the effort to complain to their financial institution

Australian Dollar and Credit Cards

Monday November 12, 2007
The rise of the Australian dollar in recent week's has given an unexpected bonus to Australian's traveling overseas with their credit cards. 'More bang for your buck' has never been more appropriate

Australian Economy Is Thriving

Monday November 5, 2007
Speaking to journalists in Canberra, ACCI chief executive Peter Hendy said that the Australian economy is "going gang-busters."