We talk a lot about what you can do with credit cards and how you can make their terms, perks, and special offers work for you. Today let’s look at the other side of credit card usage — things you should never do (or at least things most of us should never do). Take these tips as cautionary pointers to help you maintain your security and avoid potential financial problems.

Here are five things you should not do with credit cards: read more..

Despite the biggest surge in consumer confidence in 13 months, nearly half of Australian households worry that rising interest rates will hurt their finances.

The Westpac-Melbourne Institute reading of consumer confidence for July surged 11.1%, from 101.9 to 113.1, the strongest rise since the mid-1970s. read more..

Are you too busy to look through every current credit card offer we have available on the site? Considering offers can change each month, that’s no surprise. It would be rather time consuming to keep an eye on them all. That’s why we’ve made things easier for you!
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Skywards, the award-winning frequent flyer programme from Emirates, is widely known as the best in its class. It takes its members far beyond the immediate travel experience, rewarding passenger loyalty with privileges, benefits and a wide choice of rewards. read more..

Credit card balances rose in May, driven by a combination of growing confidence in the jobs market and rising difficulty in making ends meet.

According to data recently released by the Reserve Bank, the average balance on credit cards rose 5% on an annual basis, the biggest surge in 25 months. On a monthly basis, the average balance in May rose to $3,248.60, an increase of $14.60 in the month. read more..