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Australians are a fickle bunch
A survey has found that Australian consumers won't hesitate to switch service providers if they are not getting what they want. A survey has found that Australian consumers won't hesitate to switch service providers if ...

Fri 18th Jan, 2008
Spending spree may have hidden cost
Strong retail spending figures in November have increased the likelihood of the Reserve Bank lifting interest rates when it meets again in the first week of February. Sales grew by 0.8 per cent in the month compared with ...

Mon 14th Jan, 2008
Rates could be on the move as a result of global credit crunch
Borrowers should be wary of banks seeking to recover the higher cost of credit due to the global credit crunch over coming months. Borrowers should be wary of banks seeking to recover the higher cost of credit due to ...

Mon 7th Jan, 2008
Rate rise prompts consumers to find cheaper credit
Consumer confidence is proving resilient and there is evidence that more people are shopping around for the best deal on credit cards. Consumer confidence is proving resilient and there is evidence that more people are ...

Sun 6th Jan, 2008
Minimum Purchase rules unlcear
The practice of setting minimum amounts for a credit card purchase is against the international regulations set by Mastercard and Visa. The practice of setting minimum amounts for a credit card purchase is ...

Fri 4th Jan, 2008