April 1, 2026
Decades of dodgy card surcharging set to come to an end
The RBA will ban businesses from charging consumers for using credit and debit cards from October.
Credit cards and loans
What to look for, what to avoid, and how to stay out of trouble when borrowing.
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December 22, 2025
Which creditors are forcing Australians to go bankrupt?
A new report reveals that people are facing financial ruin for debts as small as $10,000.
November 18, 2025
Financial counsellors raise concerns about MoneyMe’s lending practices
Quick-fix loans from non-bank lenders often come with high fees and interest rates that can make tight financial situations worse.
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.
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September 5, 2025
Harvey Norman and Latitude Finance’s appeal shut down in court
August 21, 2025
NAB blames victims for unauthorised credit card charges
June 5, 2025
ACCC swoops on predatory online ‘educators’
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