Credit Cards - July 4th What happens if you default on your credit card? Falling behind on your credit card repayments? You should know the consequences that come with defaulting on your credit card. How do you default on your credit card? It is important to know the distinction between late …
Credit Cards - July 1st What is a credit card CVV? Ever wondered what that number on the back of your credit card is? It’s the CVV number, a code that protects you from fraud when making purchases. What is a credit card CVV? If you’ve ever bought …
Credit Cards - June 19th 10 credit card tips for safe online shopping Co-authors: TJ Ryan and Michelle Norton Getting a credit card may seem like the ultimate opportunity to treat yourself with a little online retail therapy, but be careful. We discuss some tips and tricks to follow …
Credit Cards - June 5th Am I eligible to apply for a credit card? Canstar explains how to know whether you are eligible for a credit card or not. In order to apply for a credit card, you will need to meet several eligibility criteria conditions, including the following: Over …
Credit Cards - January 8th Saving money: 3 useful tips to help you save money in 2018 The start of a new year is a chance to reflect on what went well the previous year and what you'd like to do a bit differently in 2018. If you've been carrying around financial …
Credit Cards - May 15th Retail trade rises to $21.5 billion due to car sales With increasing car sales, Canstar also reminds New Zealanders to plan ahead when it comes to sorting finance. After seasonal adjustment, the total retail sales volume increased by 1.5% over this quarter. When the effect of price …
Credit Cards - January 9th What is a Balance Transfer Credit Card? Co-Author: Michelle Norton Balance transfers can be very appealing when you aren’t making any headway paying off debt at your current credit card interest rate. Just make sure you read the fine print before you commit …
Credit Cards - November 4th ASB credit card enters market with no account fee The low-rate card has the bank’s lowest ongoing purchase rate, 13.5% at the time of writing. ASB Visa Light also has a "Smart Rate" offer of 0% per annum, fixed for six months for big …
Credit Cards - October 7th Funny television ads about credit cards Here are some of the funniest ads we’ve seen on TV for credit cards. Priceless – MasterCard There were a whole series of the “Priceless” ads, but our favourite has to be the one with the elephant. …
Credit Cards - May 4th Interest rates on credit cards: What Yours? It seems that interest rates on credit cards remain high whether the Reserve Bank New Zealand (RBNZ) decreases or increases the official cash rate or not. This is in stark contrast with home loans and …
