472 articles written by Alex Ritchie

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Credit Cards

Can my credit card points expire?

Here is everything you need to know about how credit card points can be limited and even removed by your card provider.

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Credit Cards

How long does it take to transfer my credit card balance?

Balance transfer credit cards can be an invaluable tool for cardholders hoping to work off their existing card debt. But just how long does it actually take to transfer your existing balance over to your new credit card?

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Bank Accounts

Is it still safe to keep my money in a bank?

Let’s explore how the money you deposit into a bank is kept safe, and whether it is at risk of being compromised.

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Bank Accounts

Should I keep all my money in one bank?

Let’s take a look at some of the common myths of having one bank account and whether they are true or false, as well as some of the benefits of multiple accounts.

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Credit Cards

CBA launches Australia’s second no interest credit card in as many days

Australia’s biggest bank, CBA, has announced a no interest credit card – the second of its kind in as many days.

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Credit Cards

Booming buy now, pay later causing money troubles for 1 in 3 users

Almost a third of people who use buy now, pay later services are finding themselves in financial trouble, according to RateCity research.

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Credit Cards

Can I use my credit card to pay for a house deposit?

Buying a property is arguably one of the biggest purchases you’ll make in your lifetime, with the initial deposit costing a fair chunk of anyone’s savings. However, you may be wondering if a credit card is an accepted form of payment for a deposit?

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Credit Cards

Can you buy a car with a credit card?

Typically, most Australians will save up for a car or take out a car loan. The former may require more time and effort, and the latter may incur its own fees and risks. But some Aussies may be wondering if they could put a car loan purchase on plastic.

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Home Loans

Aussies looking for sea change considering the Sunshine Coast

Do the COVID-19 blues have you daydreaming of sunny Queensland and considering a sea change? You’re not alone, as the latest data from Image Property shows that the idea of moving to the Sunshine Coast is growing in popularity.

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Credit Cards

What happens if you don't have a credit score?

So, what happens if you don’t have a credit score? And how can you build up your credit history without risking falling into debt? Here are some helpful tips to guide you through developing your credit score.