Why do you use a credit card?
Many of us do use them: according to the most recent Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) statistics, Aussies currently put around $21 billion of purchases through their credit cards each month. We are also...
View ArticleCommonwealth Bank provides outstanding Agri value
Each year CANSTAR assesses the agribusiness products and services offered by Australian financial institutions and this year CANSTAR is pleased to announce Commonwealth Bank as the winner of the...
View ArticleWhat could you save on your wheels?
While we spend plenty of time surfing the net, checking out the dealerships and haggling for a good price when we buy a new set of wheels, perhaps we should spend more time working out the ongoing...
View ArticleRefinancing? Check your credit rating first
Applying to refinance your home loan can be for any number of reasons. You may be doing an extension, consolidating debt, freeing up some monthly cash or just taking advantage of a better home loan...
View ArticleWhat could you save on your wheels?
While we spend plenty of time surfing the net, checking out the dealerships and haggling for a good price when we buy a new set of wheels, perhaps we should spend more time working out the ongoing...
View ArticleContents Insurance: Go new for old
“New for old replacement”: it’s a term you may have heard in relation to contents insurance (and possibly car and home insurance as well). And at CANSTAR we think that having a new-for-old replacement...
View ArticleAre Balance Transfers a good idea?
Australians love their credit cards. Collectively, we are currently paying interest on almost $35 billion of credit card debt. Given that the average interest rate on the cards available is just shy of...
View ArticleWhat is a redraw facility?
When it comes to home loans, redraw facilities are a common offering. But – what actually is a redraw facility? A redraw facility can be a complicated concept to wrap your head around, but may also be...
View ArticleBanking at the touch of a finger…
With near field communication (NFC) becoming increasingly popular (even before the recent unveiling of Apple Pay), as well as the multitude of banking apps available, it’s not surprising that...
View ArticleFlybuys heads online
One month out from Christmas, supermarket giant Coles has announced a new initiative: flybuys eshops. It’s a partnership with a number of online shopping sites (including eBay and Apple) where the ten...
View ArticleThe gifts that might not be insured…
By now many Christmas trees around the country are stocked with gifts, big and small. The Australian National Retailers’ Association (ANRA) expects Aussies to spend a total of $32.6 billion in December...
View ArticleCommonwealth Bank provides outstanding Agri value
Each year CANSTAR assesses the agribusiness products and services offered by Australian financial institutions and this year CANSTAR is pleased to announce Commonwealth Bank as the winner of the...
View ArticleHow Much Is Australia Paying In Credit Card Interest?
Aussies have collectively paid more than $24b in credit card interest over the past 4 years, which we could be using to fund government policy. The post How Much Is Australia Paying In Credit Card...
View ArticleCar insurance premiums by State and Territory: What a difference a state makes…
CANSTAR has conducted extensive research to identify the average cost of car insurance by state. Compare car insurance rates by state. The post Car insurance premiums by State and Territory: What a...
View ArticleHow to calculate what your Credit Card reward points are worth
Ever wondered what your credit card reward points are worth? A simple formula to work out the value of Credit Card Rewards programs. The post How to calculate what your Credit Card reward points are...
View Article16 Things A Platinum Credit Card Concierge Can Do For You
Co-author: Ellie McLachlan Ever dreamed of living the high life, of having your own chef, chauffeur or butler? While such pampering is out of reach for most, scoring your own 24/7 personal concierge...
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