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Australians illegally charged billions of dollars in merchant fees by federal government
Millions of small fees amounting to billions of dollars have been charged for two decades, dating back to the Howard government era.
- Chris O'Keefe
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- Opinion
- Budgeting
Six tips to save you from a financial hangover this Christmas
It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but Christmas can also be the most expensive for many of us.
- Victoria Devine
- Opinion
- Payments
Why those pesky card surcharges are no longer doing their job
Extra fees for paying on a card have annoyed consumers for years. Now there’s a compelling case for making significant changes to the surcharging regime.
- Clancy Yeates
- Opinion
- Debit cards
Cash v debit card fees: There is no free lunch
The government has picked debit card surcharges as the latest enemy to target in its fight to conquer the cost of living crisis. But beware the pea and thimble trick.
- Elizabeth Knight
- Opinion
- Tripologist
Which credit card should travellers use? These have the best perks
Do you want your card to include travel insurance, have low-fee ATM withdrawals or generate maximum points? No card does everything.
- Michael Gebicki
- Opinion
- BNPL
All the ways to get your pay early – and why you should never use them
Just 50 years ago, it was near impossible to spend more than you earned. Today, it’s a piece of credit cake.
- Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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