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• Credit card users stick to their own bank's ATMs -- ATM fees can add up to a substantial amount when you check your credit or debit card statements at the end of each month. Therefore it is no surprise that Australians have heeded the warnings of foreign ATMs to avoid the new $2 rival fee. ... (more)
• Reserve Bank to keep regulating bank fees -- No one likes seeing fees on their credit card statements. While financial institutions are making improvements, the Reserve Bank will continue to regulate bank fees for your protection. ... (more)
• Credit card applications falling -- The number of credit card applications filed in Australia have fallen significantly recently, according to data from Veda Advantage. Does this mean Aussies are getting smarter with their money? ... (more)
• Credit card use jumped in June, Reserve Bank says -- A report released by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), shows an increase in Australians' credit card usage of 9.2 percent over the previous month, bringing credit card spending in June to $19.4 billion. ... (more)
• ID theft: what you can do to protect yourself -- While identity theft is a major concern for every Australian, there is no reason to give up the convenience of credit card payments. Simply pay attention and keep your personal details safe. ... (more)
• Travelling abroad? Tell your credit card issuer -- People planning to use their credit cards abroad should make sure their issuer knows that they are going overseas, so they don't find their credit cards blocked. ... (more)
• Pay attention to detail when picking a new card -- Look before you leap. Evaluate before you rush the process of accepting any new credit card offer. Here are a few things to be sure to check out. ... (more)
• How to cancel a credit card -- Cancelling a credit card involves more than just cutting up the card. Closing your account the wrong way can actually damage your credit score. Here are some things to consider before you impulsively cancel a credit card. ... (more)
• Can't understand your credit card statement? You're not alone -- One of the biggest mistakes you can make is ignoring the information on your credit card statements. However, many Australians have trouble understanding what those statements actually say. ... (more)
• 10 tips for university students to know about credit cards -- Here are some ways for university students to secure their financial freedom while avoiding the long-term effects of credit card debt. ... (more)
• Recession hits credit card spending in Australia -- Australia hasn't been immune to the global economic recession. However, what the future holds in store for Australians' credit card spending habits will depend on the duration of this downturn. ... (more)
• 5 terrible credit card mistakes -- Credit cards are a safe and easy way to make purchases. However, in the current recession, it is more important than ever to know the five most detrimental credit card mistakes you can make. ... (more)
• 8 key steps to eliminate credit card debt -- Credit card debt: It's easy to get into, difficult to get out of. Fortunately, there are ways to eliminate that debt. ... (more)
• 6 tips for getting a credit card without any credit history -- Here are a few tips for getting a credit card, even if you have never had one before. ... (more)
• Why house payments and credit cards don't mix -- Australians are already far behind in credit debt; don't let yourself become victim to this growing financial trend. ... (more)
• Take your own credit card stress test -- If you have a credit card, then it might be a good idea to create your own stress test to ensure you can make payments on it, even if your financial outlook sours in the future. ... (more)
• 5 things to consider when dealing with debt collectors -- When debt collectors use aggressive tactics in tracking you down to pay off your debt, you can protect yourself by knowing your rights. ... (more)
• 5 tips for dealing with credit card interest rate increases -- With interest rates continuously rising, credit card holders are taking a financial hit. So what can you do to combat rising interests rates, and what are other people already doing? ... (more)
• Tricks and traps of low-interest credit cards -- Protect yourself by reading the fine print and knowing ahead of time the pitfalls of low-interest credit cards. ... (more)
• 5 things to know about small business cards -- For those seeking advice, here are five things to examine when deciding which small business credit card is right for you ... (more)
• Visa, MasterCard and the rest -- What's the difference? -- Visa, MasterCard and American Express are commonly used worldwide, but which is the best for you? With so many credit cards accepted all over the world, sometimes it's hard to know which ones to sign up for. ... (more)
• Tips for doing balance transfers the right way -- There's an art to taking advantage of balance transfers. The key is paying attention to the details. ... (more)
• How many credit cards do you need? -- Deciding how many credit cards you need can be difficult, especially if you have never used credit cards before. Depending on your lifestyle, the number of credit cards you should have will vary. ... (more)
• Stopping the revolving door of credit card debt -- Consumer debt creeps up on people without much notice. Similar to how a person must form a new relationship with food in order to lose weight, those in credit card debt must form a new relationship with money to become debt free. Here's how you can do it. ... (more)
• You might have credit card problems if... -- If you see yourself described in any of these warning signs, you might want to consider a little financial makeover so you can begin living without the albatross of credit card debt in the coming years. ... (more)
• Five steps to eliminate credit card debt -- Credit card is an unfortunate fact of life in Australia. Experts say there are five steps to becoming debt free. Learn more from CreditCards.com. ... (more)