Posted on Sunday, 24th July 2011 by Sarah Sullivan
Aussies looking to boost their funds by comparing credit cards could be among those to heed a recent warning by the Australian Tax Office (ATO). The organisation has warned people living in Redland Bay near Brisbane that a round of fake emails are being circulated claiming to offer refunds, the Bayside Bulletin reported. Tax Commissioner [...]
Tags: Tax, Tax Scam
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Posted on Sunday, 24th July 2011 by Sarah Sullivan
With the back to school season in full effect, the folks at Citi have a nice deal for students. The Citi Forward Card for College Students will now offer a $75 statement credit after you spend $150 on back-to-school purchases such as apparel, book or electronics stores within the first 3 months of opening your [...]
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Posted on Tuesday, 19th July 2011 by Sarah Sullivan
The Chase Marriott Rewards Credit Cards are ideal for those seeking a travel rewards card and for those that enjoy staying at Marriott locations while away. The Chase Marriott Visa Rewards Cards are available in two versions: the Marriott Rewards Visa Signature Card and the Marriott Rewards Premier Visa Signature Card. Whether you are a [...]
Tags: Cards, Credit Cards, Rewards Credit, Rewards Credit Cards
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Posted on Tuesday, 19th July 2011 by Sarah Sullivan
Government plans to get rid of over-the-limit fees on all credit cards have been slammed by Westpac. The second largest bank in the country lodged a submission to the Treasury to record its “serious concern” with the draft bill, reports the Australian Online. Under the terms of the new proposals, banks will no longer be [...]
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Posted on Monday, 18th July 2011 by Sarah Sullivan
The Treasury has suggested that banks will be forced to provide further details about credit cards under new banking reforms. Among the information they could be expected to give out is the amount of interest to be repaid and the time it would take a cardholder to restore their balance if the minimum monthly payment [...]
Tags: Credit Cards, Treasury
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Posted on Sunday, 17th July 2011 by Sarah Sullivan
The majority of Australians with credit cards intend to reduce the amount they owe on their plastic, a recent study has shown. According to the annual Australian Debt Study conducted by Veda Advantage, six out of ten people hope to cut down the amount they owe within the next six months, reports the AAP. People [...]
Tags: Cards Intend, Credit Cards, Credit Cards Intend, Debt
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Posted on Tuesday, 12th July 2011 by Sarah Sullivan
Southwest Airlines and Chase recently unleashed a new credit card with one of the largest sign up bonuses available on any credit card today: 50,000 Rapid Rewards points worth over $800 in Wanna Get Away Fares that can be redeemed for two free flights. This new offer, available on the Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Card [...]
Tags: Chase, Credit Card, Rapid Rewards
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