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• Pros, cons of prepaid, secured cards -- If you don’t qualify for a regular credit card, applying for a prepaid card or a secured credit card might be your best option. Here's what to look out for. ... (more)
• 9 creative ways to wrap a gift card -- Planning to give a gift card this Christmas? Don't just stick it in an envelope. Here are nine creative ideas for packaging your gift ... (more)
• 6 avoidable credit card fees that you should never pay -- Here's one way to save money: Stop paying unnecessary credit card fees. Here are 6 avoidable fees that you should never have to pay ... (more)
• 10 things you should know about contactless payment systems -- Your mobile phone is already a social centre, a personal organiser, a media player and a television. Now, technology is being tested to turn it into a contactless credit card too. ... (more)
• Smart cards come to Australian universities -- The University of Canberra is the most recent campus to introduce smart card technology to allow their students to roll their identification, library and debit cards into one ... (more)
• Aussies spending on credit, debit stays sluggish -- Spending around Australia slowed to a crawl during October 2010. ... (more)
• Woolworths' debit move angers Visa -- Debit cards allow you to use your own money to make credit purchases while avoiding bank fees. However, from April 2010, Woolworths supermarkets will not allow you to make a debit credit transaction. ... (more)
• Citi jumping into Aussie prepaid card market -- Seeing a business opportunity without only a limited amount of competition, Citi has decided to dive in to selling prepaid cards in Australia. ... (more)
• Top 5 financial resolutions: How to stick to them -- After the Christmas season, you may not feel inclined to even look at your bank balance, let alone make a budget. But now is the perfect time to resolve to manage your finances better in the New Year. ... (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)
• Gift cards booming in Australia -- If you're still puzzling over what to buy your friends and family for Christmas this year, get with the times and follow the thousands of Australians who are giving the gift everyone wants to receive -- a gift card. ... (more)
• Credit vs. debit in Australia: a brief history -- While credit cards seem to be the most popular payment method in Australia, they are still fighting strong competition from Australia's debit cards. ... (more)
• What's the best type of credit card for you? -- There are so many different types of credit cards out there, it can be very confusing to know which one would suit your needs best. However, if you know a little about some of the extra features of these cards, it can help you better make a decision. ... (more)
• Choosing which credit card is right for you -- Trying to choose between credit cards? Here are some factors to take into consideration before filling out an application. ... (more)