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News Archive
2008
- November [13]
- October [20]
- September [15]
- August [13]
- July [17]
- June [15]
- May [16]
- April [15]
- March [18]
- February [10]
- January [14]
2007
U.S Bill to help credit card holders
31 January 2008
U.S Senator Dianne Feinstein introduced legislation last week that is aimed at protecting consumers against being trapped in debt with their credit cards... read full story
Transferring your credit card debt
30 January 2008
After spending heavily over the Christmas period, many people are now looking to start the year on a positive note by transferring their credit card debt to another bank... read full story
Amex announces fourth quarter losses
29 January 2008
Credit card company American Express (AMEX) announced larger than expected fourth quarter losses which saw profits drop 9.9%... read full story
Comparing my credit card
25 January 2008
Most people have a credit card and have had one for some time. How many of us check to see how our credit card compares with a similar product from another bank or financial institution?.. read full story
Rising interest rate increase credit card spending
21 January 2008
Another home loan interest rate is pending next month and many consumers have to use their credit card for day-to-day expenses as their pay packet is stretched to meet their mortgage repayments... read full story
Australia's credit card debt continues to rise
17 January 2008
Reserve Bank of Australia figures released today show that credit card debt went up in November to $41.918 billion as consumers started shopping for their Christmas presents early... read full story
Balance transfer fine print
16 January 2008
With many consumers looking at balance transfer credit cards to help them repay their existing credit card while being charged no interest it is worthwhile to remind our readers that you should always read the terms and conditions with these balance transfer credit cards... read full story
Credit card debt and low interest balance transfers
15 January 2008
Australian's should be getting their credit card statements over the course of the next couple weeks with many sure to take a breath before opening that envelope to reveal how much they owe after doing their Christmas shopping... read full story
Kiwi goes shopping with a free credit card
15 January 2008
Police in New Zealand are searching for an Auckland man after the Westpac bank sent a customers credit card to the wrong address. .. read full story
Visa named World's Leading Credit Card
8 January 2008
The World Travel Awards has named Visa the "World's Leading Credit Card," after a worldwide online poll of travel agencies and travel agents... read full story
2008 credit card tips
7 January 2008
Starting the new year with an unhealthy debit balance on your credit card can be a financial burden that we don't really need after having a merry Christmas with our family... read full story
Clearing your credit card debt after Christmas
7 January 2008
The New Year has begun with many waiting with baited breath for their credit card statement to arrive later this month. After spending freely over the Christmas break the majority have a credit card bill that they won't want to see when it arrives in the mail... read full story
Research shows Brits to transfer Credit Card debit balances
2 January 2008
Transferring your debit balance is not just an Australian idea with research in the UK showing that more than 3 million people will be transferring their existing credit card debt to another bank... read full story
Put your finances in order in 2008
1 January 2008
Pre Christmas shopping and post Christmas sales would have had a major impact on many credit cards around the country and towards the end of the month we will all be getting a statement telling us exactly how much damage we have done... read full story
November Credit Card Offers
You don't need be an Aussie customer
Life's better with more zeros
Ongoing low interest rates