The Global Credit Card Crisis (Infographic)

Credit Cards

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:

Tips for Building an Emergency Fund

An emergency fund is money that you have tucked away in a savings account for the emergencies that you know will happen. Whether it is a suddenly leaky roof or a car tire that has to be replaced, you are going to face expensive emergencies, and you will not have to rely on credit to fund them if you have a proper emergency fund. Start with putting around $1,000 to $2,000 dollars aside for emergencies, then work towards building a fund containing three to six months worth of living expenses. The following tips will help you find the money to start saving. …more…

17th August 2009 at 2:53 pm

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Breaking Bad News About Finances to Your Kids

This recession may be on an upswing (or it may not) but we all know that it is not yet over. You may yet be facing a tough economic situation, whether through denied credit or the loss of a job. If you are a parent, you are going to have to figure out how to tell your children the news without frightening them. Here are some tips to help you help your children understand this recession. …more…

13th August 2009 at 10:03 pm

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Tips on Using Credit Cards Wisely

Let’s face it: no one intends to get way over their heads with credit card debt. Most people get their first credit cards with great intentions – to establish a solid credit history for use later in life. However, over time, charging purchases just becomes a way of life, and soon we struggle with our debt load.

A credit card is not the evil entity that many have pictured it to be. You can use credit cards wisely and benefit substantially from them, but you will have to start thinking before you buy! …more…

7th August 2009 at 4:43 pm

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Recession and Its Effect on Credit Card Companies

Everyone is being hit by the current economy, and credit card companies are not exempt from feeling the pinch. As a consumer, you need to understand the way the current economic trend is affecting the credit card companies and use this to your advantage. …read more…

2nd August 2009 at 8:53 pm

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“No Tax Increases” Turns out to be Empty Promise

While everyone is concentrating on surviving the worst financial crisis the world has seen in over seven decades, the NSW government decided to trick residents into paying more for RTA license and number plate fees. These increases weren’t even included in the most recent budget, but they magically appeared three days after the budget went into effect. …more…

27th July 2009 at 4:31 pm

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Buying an Upscale Home More Likely for Many

If a multi-million dollar home is out of your budget range, but a price tag of a million dollars is within your reach, you’re in luck. Developers are realising that fewer and fewer people are searching for homes that cost $2 million and above, and they’re accommodating the new breed of home buyers. …continue…

22nd July 2009 at 1:12 pm

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