Credit Cards - November 22nd The Pros and Cons of Joint Credit Cards What is a joint credit card? A joint credit card is one that’s held in the name of two people. Both of these people need to apply and be approved for the card, and they are …
Credit Cards - November 6th Credit Card Debt: What is it and How Does it Work? Credit card debt consists of the money you've spent on your card and the interest you've accrued, and it can accumulate if you do not manage your finances carefully. For many Kiwis, credit cards have become …
Credit Cards - October 16th Credit Card Debt After Death: Everything You Need to Know Secured vs. Unsecured debt The first step to understanding your responsibilities over a deceased's outstanding debt is learning the difference between secured and unsecured debt. Secured debt: Applies to monies borrowed against a particular asset. This type …
Credit Cards - October 2nd What is the Gem Visa Credit Card? Here at Canstar, we spend a lot of time analysing, comparing and rating different types of credit cards. We look at all the big players and the range of different types of cards on the …
Credit Card Rewards - September 25th Should you Get a Credit Card? If you’re thinking about applying for a credit card, or any other type of credit, it’s important to weigh the potential advantages against the risks. What are the benefits of a credit card? 1. You can take …
Credit Cards - September 20th What to Do if You Lose Your Credit Card Overseas If you lose your credit card overseas, there are three main things you should do: Stay calm It's easy to panic if you misplace your card. However, try to remain calm and focused. Losing your credit or …
Credit Cards - April 19th Gem Visa By Latitude: Rewarding Kiwi Credit Card Users Congratulations to Gem Visa, one of the winners of Canstar's latest Innovation Excellence Awards for its unique new cashback offer program VOX. Unlike other credit card cashback programs, VOX is a digital loyalty program that …
Credit Card Rewards - March 31st Credit Card Travel Insurance: Best Deals If your credit card offers complimentary travel insurance, are you making the most of the cover offered? Canstar looks at the credit card travel insurance offered by leading credit card providers. When awarding out Outstanding Value …
Credit Card Rewards - March 27th What Type of Credit Card Should I Get? How much do you put on your credit card each month? Do you put most of your purchases on your plastic, or do you keep it tucked away for big-ticket buys? Do you pay your …
Credit Card Rewards - January 27th How Can I Get Rid of My Credit Card Debt? If you've a big credit card balance that you can't shift, here are some simple strategies that could help you to pay off your credit card debt, and get your finances out of the red …
