September 19, 2025
Using your credit card to buy gift cards? You might be paying more than you think
Helen was caught out by unexpected fees and high interest when using her CommBank credit card.Â
Credit cards and loans
What to look for, what to avoid, and how to stay out of trouble when borrowing.
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September 5, 2025
Harvey Norman and Latitude Finance’s appeal shut down in court
The judgement from the Full Federal Court comes on the heels of a 2020 CHOICE Shonky for the lender and retailer.
August 21, 2025
NAB blames victims for unauthorised credit card charges
Brian and his wife kept their card details safe, but the bank says the couple are to blame after a thief used their account and PIN.
August 15, 2025
Credit cards: The recurring charges even banks can’t seem to stop
Why won't banks help when a business keeps taking your money even after you've tried to cancel?Â
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June 5, 2025
ACCC swoops on predatory online ‘educators’Â
December 5, 2024
ASIC aims to put an end to Cigno as loan provider’s legacy lives on
December 2, 2024
Buy now, pay later products like Afterpay finally regulated
October 16, 2024
Government signals it’s willing to ban debit card surcharges
September 4, 2024
In the murky world of pawnbroking, the harms are well hidden
June 3, 2024
Another predatory Cigno loan model banned for good
April 23, 2024
Proposed buy now, pay later reforms a partial solution
March 25, 2024
Car loan provider Money3 facing irresponsible lending claims
March 13, 2024
New rules coming for buy now, pay later products
December 7, 2023
Struggling with buy now, pay later debt? Here’s what to do
October 24, 2023
Financial counsellors sound the alarm about Afterpay Plus
August 21, 2023
Cigno payday loan charging 800% declared illegalÂ
August 11, 2023
Australians pressured to take out BNPL loans they can’t afford
May 22, 2023
Government announces ‘balanced’ BNPL reforms
May 11, 2023