Student Credit Cards

When a young consumer is seeking to apply for a low rate credit card, the number of different types on offer to them can be a little overwhelming. The young person might not know the benefits of different types of credit card, and they may not understand what the terms and conditions which apply to each

What Is Better – Introductory Offers or Ongoing Low Interest Credit Cards?

Introductory offers are incredibly tempting when shopping around for a new credit card and while sometimes they are perfect, at other times it may be better to opt for a card that has long-term low interest rates in mind. Some cards have a major difference between introductory offers and the standard

Interest Rates: Introductory and Per Annum Compared

Interest Rates: Introductory and Per Annum Compared

An introductory rate can be a saviour to those in debt, but may be a danger in disguise for people new to credit cards. Before assuming that an interest rate will be a boon or a trap, it is important to consider the benefits and disadvantages that come with introductory interest rate offers and per

Traditional retailers want online retailers to be hit with tax on importers

Traditional retailers want online retailers to be hit with tax on importers

Both Colorado Clothes and Borders and Angus Robertson Bookstores have recently closed down in Australia. The internet is being blamed, although the case is less clear for Colorado than it is for Borders. The biggest issue with the rise in internet retailing is that internet retailers need to employ l

Emergency Fund Option: Low Interest Rate Credit Cards

Emergency Fund Option: Low Interest Rate Credit Cards

While a regular credit card may have a slightly higher interest rate and offer more features, a low interest rate credit card can be perfect for emergency funds. In many cases keeping one credit card may sound like the smarter and more affordable option. But many low interest cards also come with n

Advice On Closing or Cancelling a Credit Card

Advice On Closing or Cancelling a Credit Card

It is often the case that consumers discover they simply have too many credit cards to keep track of and resolve to close a few of their accounts. It is also true that many consumers decide to transfer balances on cards with high interest rates and annual membership fees to cards offering lower rates

4 Credit Card Protection Tips

4 Credit Card Protection Tips

Since ecommerce and shopping online became popular, many people have had their credit card stolen and online bank accounts hacked by cyber thieves or hackers. These thieves typically hack the accounts of owners in order to gain access to their personal and financial data. The stolen credit card infor

How Much Do You Spend On Interest?

How Much Do You Spend On Interest?

It is easy to fall into a routine with spending money and paying bills and credit card payments are no different. But just how much do you really spend on interest? According to the latest Consumer Credit Expectations Survey from credit reporting agency Dun & Bradstreet, it could be quite a bit.