Sun Shines On Card Idea

NEWCASTLE councillor Aaron Buman's been holidaying at Queensland's Sunshine Coast for the past week or so, jealous of Sunshine Coast residents who get a discount if they flash a resident's card and shop locally.

Getting To The Point Of Rewards

Canny shoppers make the most of loyalty programs, writes Helena Keers.

Investment Complaints Soar

THE Financial Ombudsman's office has been inundated with complaints about the financial services industry since the onset of the global financial crisis.

Editorial Health Report Card Provides Painful Reading

THE Australian Medical Association's annual report on the state of our health services was hardly surprising.

The Great Credit Card Swindle

AUSTRALIANS lost more than half a billion dollars in credit card fraud last year, and security experts warn that banks are not doing enough to protect customers online and are playing down the problem for fear of harming their reputations.

Djs Boss Sells $7m Shares

AS DAVID JONES executives were detailing the retailer's move into the financial services industry this week, their boss Mark McInnes was busy selling nearly $7 million worth of shares in the company.

Gale Force Behind Djs Card - Despite Tough Times Ahead

DAVID JONES has released a new credit card - with the help of the model Megan Gale - at a time when its upmarket shoppers are tightening their belts due to lower sharemarket returns and fewer bonuses in the financial services industry.

Credit card services and fraud

What credit card services does your bank offer you in case you're a victim of credit card fraud?

There's No Place Like Home And A Little Help Goes A Long Way

A community service helps those with disabilities to lead independent lives. Margot Date reports. DOING the weekly shopping can be a chore but for people with mobility problems it can be the difference between living at home or going into care. For more than 25 years, St George Community Services in Sydney's south has helped frail aged people and younger people with disabilities to remain in their homes.

Looking at getting a new credit card?

Want that plasma tv that's on sale now but won't be able to afford it till next month?

ANZ Balance Visa

ANZ Balance Visa card services are different to the usual for credit card reward programs, as you are rewarded for repayments rather than just spending.

Juggling Privatised Services Ain't A Gas Gas Gas

PEOPLE are treated badly by corporatisation, privatisation and deregulation of essential services and consumers need to stand their ground.

Choosing an online merchant credit card services provider

A merchant account gives your online business the ability to securely process credit card services and possibly debit card services.

Card services fees exposed

When you're looking around for a credit card, it's important that you check out the card services fees.

Card services security with the Commonwealth Bank

Many people are wary of shopping online in case their credit card details are stolen and used fraudulently.

Fraud or Card Service Fees?

Gone over your statement and don't recognise some of the charges?

Retailers' Warning On Welfare Card Shop Spies

EMPLOYEES across the country will be at risk of entrapment by government "spies", retailers have warned, under a Federal Government proposal to control fraudulent use of a new welfare debit card.

Being aware of fraud

Card services in your store will always mean there is potential for credit card fraud, so you should train yourself and staff to spot credit card scams.

Find great card services on the ANZ Balance Visa

Card services on the ANZ Balance Visa can easily help you to improve your budget by encouraging you to make repayments through its exceptional reward program.

Drive For Fare Price

AN integrated ticket system to cover all forms of public transport should be introduced in the Hunter and some fares should be priced to reflect the lesser availability of services compared to Sydney, a transport group says.