I’m going to assume that you’ve made your way to this page because you’ve found some unexpected charges on your card statement, either on return from your trip overseas or after spending too much online. Or maybe you’re planning a trip and want to ensure you don’t waste your hard-earned money.
Tired of those hidden fees that pop up whenever you’re making purchases abroad or even just shopping online? We get it – those charges can quickly add up and become a real headache. Imagine being hit with a 3% foreign transaction fee every single time you make a purchase. It’s a frustration many travellers and online shoppers are all too familiar with and fed up with.
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It’s not what you earn; it’s the way that you spend it — that’s what leads to happiness. So claim the authors of a Harvard-affiliated study that proposed eight principles to “help consumers get more happiness for their money.” Eight principles that begin with “(1) buy more experiences and fewer material goods” and end with “(8) pay close attention to the happiness of others.” Whether these techniques work or not, they add an important sense of quotidian nuance to what has become a rather academic debate about how much money you need to be happy. Notice that this ancient question […]
Important information: Citi Australia has been acquired by NAB, so Citibank accounts are no longer available to open for new customers. This information applies to and is still valid for existing Citi customers. However, we have some tips for those of you still looking to save on overseas fees.
Are you tired of getting slogged with sneaky bank fees? Have you returned from a holiday and opened your card statement only to be shocked by countless fees you weren’t expecting? This is a far too frequent occurrence, especially when travelling overseas or even shopping online. We’ve looked closely at Up Bank, one example of the new breed of banks, neobanks. Neobanks are digital-only banking platforms that use technology to give customers convenience and savings.
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