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Recommended Credit Cards:

1. ANZ Balance Visa Card
  • 13.49% p.a. interest rate
  • 20.74% p.a. cash advance rate
  • 0% p.a. balance transfer rate for 180 days
  • Up to 55 days interest free on purchases
  • An annual fee of $79
2. Citibank Clear Platinum Credit Card
  • 11.49% p.a. interest rate
  • 21.24% p.a. cash advance rate
  • 0% p.a. balance transfer rate for 180 days
  • Up to 55 days interest free on purchases
  • An annual fee of $49
3. St. George Vertigo MasterCard
  • 12.49% p.a. interest rate
  • 21.24% p.a. cash advance rate
  • 2.99% p.a. balance transfer rate for 180 days
  • Up to 55 days interest free on purchases
  • An annual fee of $55
4. Aussie MasterCard
  • 12.99% p.a. interest rate
  • 19.79% p.a. cash advance rate
  • 2.99% p.a. balance transfer rate for 180 days
  • Up to 55 days interest free on purchases
  • An annual fee of $49

Latest Articles From Our Credit Card Blog:

Should You Pay Extra for Identity Theft Protection

When you get your next credit card, you will have to decide on several extra services. Most experts recommend that you do not order these extra services. Life insurance on the credit card, for example, should not be necessary if you have proper life insurance coverage in general. You should also say no to job loss protection services, as your emergency fund should cover periods of job loss. …more…

28th October 2009 at 9:08 pm

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Common Personal Finance Mistakes

As you are working to make your credit cards work for you, create a working budget and save for the future, you need to carefully avoid some common mistakes. If you find that you are struggling with your budgeting goals, you may be guilty of one of these: …more…

12th October 2009 at 6:17 pm

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Pay Off Your Home Loan Sooner

Credit card debt is not the only type of debt most families have. One of the largest debts you likely face is your home loan. While a home loan is not a “bad” debt like credit card debt can be, since your home represents an investment, paying off your home loan more quickly will help your financial situation substantially. Here are some tips to help you as you try to pay off that home loan faster. …more…

29th September 2009 at 8:22 pm

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Money Saving Tips for This Economy

If you are going to thrive financially during this economic situation, no matter how it has hit your family, you are going to need to learn some ways to cut back and save here and there. Remember, even if you are just saving a dollar or two, you are saving, and the savings add up quickly. Here are some tips anyone can use to save just a little bit more. …more…

15th September 2009 at 8:42 pm

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How to Tell if Your Credit Cards are a Problem

Part of the reason so many of us fall into serious credit card debt is the fact that we do not realise we have a problem until it has become serious. If you are still able to manage your credit card debt load, take some time to look at your situation carefully to determine whether or not you may be heading down the road towards credit card debt problems. Here are some warning signs to watch for: …more…

7th September 2009 at 1:16 am

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Staying Motivated to Stick to Your Budget

Ok, making the budget was the hard part, but now you also need to stick to it. Unfortunately, many people have great intentions and make a pretty good budget, but when a financial hurdle comes their way, they start increasing their debt load rather than sticking with their budget. Here are some tips to help you stay motivated to keep working within your budgetary guidelines. …more…

29th August 2009 at 11:33 pm

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