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  Sales come early in an effort to stimulate economy

  The uncertainty in today's economy has made consumers nervous and retailers are doing everything in their power to get them to part with their money. The uncertainty in today's economy has made consumers nervous and retailers ...

  Tue 25th Nov, 2008
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  Aussie Credit Card now offering 0% on purchases

  The Aussie Mastercard has had a makeover just in-time for Christmas. Previously with 0% on balance transfers, it has switched this bonus over to a fantastic 0% on purchases. The Aussie Mastercard has had a makeover just ...

  Mon 24th Nov, 2008
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  RBA expects bumpy road to recovery of economy

  According to the central bank Australia is likely to escape deep recession but it is expected that consumer prices will increase at a faster rate than previously thought and unemployment will rise. According to the central ...

  Mon 10th Nov, 2008
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  Rudd to review high rates paid on credit cards

  Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is concerned about the fluctuating interest rates applied to credit cards, and has said the Government is reviewing regulation of the industry. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is concerned about the ...

  Wed 5th Nov, 2008
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  Paying too much on your credit cards? Switch to a low rate credit card

  People frequently use there credit cards but incur interest as they do not pay off the full balance each month. There are a number of different credit cards designed to suit all types of spenders. If you find that you pay ...

  Tue 4th Nov, 2008 (2 Comments)
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  Reserve Bank of Australia cuts rates by 0.75%

  The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut its interest rate by 0.75 of a percentage point taking the official rate to 5.25% marking the third consecutive drop. This brings the rate down from 7% last month and down 2% over 3 ...

  Tue 4th Nov, 2008
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  Reserve Bank of Australia due to cut its rate

  The wave of bad news from Australia today suggested the cut in interest rates this week, and more in the near future, will be required to stop the economy from falling into a recession. But how will this affect savers, and ...

  Mon 3rd Nov, 2008