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Going on holiday? Consider a personal loan

If you don't want to load up the credit card, a personal loan is the way to go without too much pain, says Maria Bekiaris.

Buy now pay later explained

Whether it's the latest plasma TV or a couch you're after, consider the "buy now, pay later" option. If you're disciplined you'll pay no interest but if you're not, the costs may be huge, writes Maria Bekiaris.

Buying a car? How to get a car loan

If you've got your eye on a new car, chances are you won't have enough money saved to pay cash. Maria Bekiaris explains what car loans there are on the market and how to get the best deal.

Car buying tips

Here's some handy tips from Maria Bekiaris on buying a car.

Paying for Christmas on the credit card

Christmas is just around the corner and most Australian credit cards are likely to get a solid workout, so make sure you've got the right one says Maria Bekiaris.

Balance transfer offers explained

Balance transfer offers are a good deal, if you're smart. But make sure you know what you are getting in to.

Using your credit card overseas

Rules change and you can be caught with no cash, so make sure you know the facts about using your plastic overseas.

What kind of spender are you?

Maria Bekiaris explains how to work out what kind of spender you are and how use this knowledge to help you win at cards.

Credit ratings explained

Alison Tait explains what a credit file is, why it's important to you, how to check your own credit rating and what to do if you get knocked back for credit.

Amex leads charge for change

Seeing red isn't necessarily a bad thing. At least not in the UK, where American Express is testing the Red Card, a new charge card that donates a percentage of every purchase to fight AIDS in Africa.

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