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Aussie MasterCard

Monday June 30, 2008
If you're after a no frills credit card that offers low interest rates and competitive fees, the Aussie MasterCard will be right up your alley.

Qantas American Express Premium Card

Thursday June 26, 2008
If you like the sound of 1.25 Qantas Frequent Flyer Points for every dollar spent and up to 7,500 bonus points on your first spend, get the Qantas American Express Premium Card.

Students and credit cards

Wednesday June 25, 2008
Students with credit cards are becoming increasing common in Australia - but can they afford them?

Commonwealth Bank Low Fee Card

Tuesday June 24, 2008
The Commonwealth Bank Low Fee Card is an excellent product for those who use their credit cards only every so often.

Tips on educating your child about managing money

Monday June 23, 2008
Educating your child on how to manage money and avoid debt is a valuable life lesson.

Is a credit limit increase a good idea for you?

Friday June 20, 2008
A credit limit is the maximum amount of credit that your financial institution will extend to you for your credit cards.

Time to switch credit cards?

Wednesday June 18, 2008
Are your credit cards performing the way you wanted them to?

Great St. George Vertigo MasterCard deal

Monday June 16, 2008
A St. George vertigo MasterCard can make your life easier if you use its balance transfer feature in the right way.

Spending wisely with interest free credit cards

Thursday June 12, 2008
With rising interest rates, it's important to have credit cards that you know you can pay off.

Commonwealth Bank Cash Back Rewards

Tuesday June 10, 2008
Credit cards with the Commonwealth Bank can offer an excellent cash back offer with their Commonwealth Bank Awards Card

Online long weekend shopping with credit cards

Sunday June 8, 2008
Credit cards allow you to keep shopping even when the stores are all closed, thanks to the convenience and ease of the Internet.

Be wary of offers for credit card protection

Friday June 6, 2008
Credit cards need to be kept secure to avoid abuse by unauthorised individuals and many people look for ways to increase the security of their credit cards without looking at who is providing it.

ANZ Balance Visa

Wednesday June 4, 2008
Credit cards are usually designed to tempt users to spend more and make enough in repayments to allow the credit provider to make a profit, but the ANZ Balance Visa is something else entirely.

Fraud costs increasing on credit cards

Tuesday June 3, 2008
Credit cards can be quite susceptible to fraud and the Australian Payments Clearing Association has found that credit card fraud increased from $85 million in 2006 to $111.5 million in 2007.

Bargains in no annual fee credit cards

Monday June 2, 2008
Credit cards that do not charge an annual fee are only suitable for infrequent users of credit cards.