From The Australian, Wealth: Ed Charles | August 22, 2007 THERE is a trade off on credit cards between ones that charge an annual fee and offer rewards, travel insurance and other benefits, and cards that cost little or nothing and are cheap to use abroad. The equation isn’t an easy one to work out. Harry Senlitonga, financial analyst with financial information company Cannex, says the company has analysed when it becomes worth upgrading to gold and platinum cards. Cannex’s […]
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Put that trip on the cards
The Australian, Wealth: YOU’RE on holiday and haven’t got a care in the world. But at the back of your mind there is a nagging doubt. How much will I be charged for using my credit card abroad? Should I use the ATM, or would travellers’ cheques have been the best option? Will my free travel insurance cover me? These are questions that should be considered and answered in the months leading up to a big trip for the best […]
FX clients turn
Foreign-exchange providers are giving the big banks a run for their money in the quest to help smaller businesses manage their offshore currency risks. CFO 1 April 2006