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Plastic not fantastic: nasty credit card fees exposed

Could it be possible that one major credit card issuer actually penalises its cardholders for paying off their balance in full each month?

Aussie credit cards slow to go green

With more than 14 million personal credit cards in Australia, there is mounting pressure from consumers for card providers to be more considerate of the environment.

Credit card fee fever: how to avoid it

Is there no end to the rash of fees your card charges?

Wallet wars: credit cards take on personal loans

As the dust settles on Christmas spending and the real amount of money owed becomes agonisingly apparent to many consumers, the repayment juggling act begins and debt repayment battle plans have to be drawn up.

Reward yourself for christmas spending

An almost audible groan from your letterbox, as the postie delivers your credit card statement, confirms what you suspect but really don't want to face: you spent way too much over the festive season.

Are you addicted to credit?

Sure, you love the thrill of the purchase and flashing your plastic as much as the next person, but that doesn't mean you're out of control. You can stop anytime you want — right?

Best of the best: cheapest credit cards

If you struggle to pay off your credit card in full each month, you need the cheapest credit card you can find.

Your say: are we addicted to credit?

The recent hike in interest rates by Australia’s major banks independently of the Reserve Bank has brought the topic of debt and credit into sharp focus

Fake plastic

Whether you view them as an evil curse or a godsend, there's no doubt that a credit card is an absolute necessity these days if you want to shop online. But if you dream of a world without high interest charges and fees you may want to investigate an alternative. Allison Tait looks at the credit cards you have when you're not having credit cards.

Smart card guide

Choosing the "right" credit card from the 276 cards available has become a tricky business — one that can have quite an impact on your wallet. Effie Zahos puts you on the right track.

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