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  Aussies warned of internet credit card scams

  Credit card scams are occurring in Clarence Valley. Australian consumers have been warned that there is a credit card scam happening on the internet. Residents in Clarence Valley have been advised not to give any personal ...

  Thu 28th Apr, 2011 (1 Comment)
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  More rewards to be given to regular credit card users

  Regular credit card users can gain more points for rewards. Consumers who regularly use their credit cards to purchase items can receive rewards from their financial services providers. Commonwealth Bank and Citibank have ...

  Tue 26th Apr, 2011
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  Consumers could use credit cards to start planning for Christmas

  Consumers should start saving money for Christmas, it has been suggested. Savvy consumers who do not want to pay off a huge credit card bill in one go could start planning for Christmas now. This is according to Mark Bouris, ...

  Tue 26th Apr, 2011
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  Hunter residents are struggling to afford bills, report shows

  People living in Hunter are finding it hard to keep their heads above water, it has been highlighted Hunter residents struggling to pay their gas and electricity bills are adding to a $35 million deficit in owed rates for ...

  Tue 26th Apr, 2011
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  Could more consumers use credit cards to pay for high price of petrol?

  The price of petrol in Australia is at a 30-month high. Car owners may be on the lookout for new credit card deals in a bid to cope with the soaring cost of petrol.Prices at the pump have hit a 30-month high, placing ...

  Tue 19th Apr, 2011
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  Credit cards may help parents facing childcare cuts

  Parents could face cuts to their childcare assistance. More parents may turn to their credit cards in order to gain access to money following the news that childcare assistance could be cut. Reports over the weekend (April ...

  Tue 19th Apr, 2011
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  Credit card applicants 'need to get their paperwork in order'

  Credit card applicants should get their financial paperwork prepared, it has been recommended. People interested in applying for credit card deals have been advised to sort out their paperwork first. The Age has reported ...

  Tue 19th Apr, 2011
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  Aussie credit card fraud 'has tripled in the last 3 years'

  Credit card fraud is becoming a big problem in Australia. The number of cases of Aussie credit card fraud has tripled in the last three years, a new report has shown.According to figures from the Australian Crime Commission, ...

  Fri 15th Apr, 2011 (1 Comment)
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  Consumer confidence 'higher in rural areas'

  Those in rural areas are more positive about the future, new research has shown. The confidence levels of consumers living in urban areas is lower than rural dwellers, with Aussie credit card debt and other factors weighing ...

  Fri 15th Apr, 2011
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  Aussie debt levels at 4-year low

  Debt levels in Australia have fallen to a four-year low. The level of Aussie credit card and other debt households are carrying is at its lowest in four years, new figures have revealed.Data released by the Federal Treasury ...

  Thu 14th Apr, 2011
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  Homeowners offered advice on credit card debt management

  Homeowners must manage their dent and look to reduce it where possible. Consumers should be aware of how much Aussie credit card and other debt they have, classify each component and being aware of how much interest they pay ...

  Wed 13th Apr, 2011 (1 Comment)
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  Weak consumer borrowing 'is a key concern for Australia'

  Consumer borrowing is a cause for concern, it has been claimed. Weak consumer borrowing, which could include home loans and Aussie credit cards, is one of the key concerns facing the Australian economy, according to one ...

  Tue 12th Apr, 2011
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  Australian consumers 'are very nervous'

  Australian consumers will remain nervous for the forseeable future, it has been claimed. The uncertain global economic recovery means the Australian consumer is likely to remain "very nervous" with regards to ...

  Tue 12th Apr, 2011 (1 Comment)
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  Travel money cards 'more cost effective than credit cards when abroad'

  Travel money cards are not as expensive as credit cards when abroad. When heading away on holiday, it can make more sense to use travel money cards rather than Aussie credit cards, an expert has said.Dan Warne, deputy editor ...

  Mon 11th Apr, 2011
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  Australian consumers' attitude to debt 'has undergone a fundamental shift'

  The attitude to credit card debt has changed in Australia. There has been a "fundamental shift" in the attitude towards Aussie credit card debt, an industry figure has claimed.Matthew Quinn, chief executive of ...

  Thu 7th Apr, 2011
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  New Aussie credit card proposals 'will not benefit everyone'

  The new rules will not apply retrospectively if they come into force. Recent reforms to Aussie credit cards proposed by treasurer Wayne Swan have been welcomed by consumer groups but are not as far-reaching as some had ...

  Thu 7th Apr, 2011
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  Consolidating Aussie credit card debt 'is not a decision to be taken lightly'

  Consolidating credit card debt has both its advantages and its disadvantages, it has been claimed. Those struggling with Aussie credit card repayments and other outgoings may have considered consolidating their debt into a ...

  Wed 6th Apr, 2011
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  Australia is seen as a good target for credit card fraud

  Australia is an attractive target for credit card fraud, as it is seen as a wealthy nation offering lucrative returns. Increasing use of social networking sites and mobile internet services is contributing to growing Aussie ...

  Tue 5th Apr, 2011
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  Australians becoming 'more conservative' with credit card spending

  A third of people in Western Australia are financially unfit, a new report has shown. One third of people living in Western Australia are deemed financially unfit, with few having savings accounts, adequate insurance or ...

  Tue 5th Apr, 2011