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The Story of the ATM: From Obscurity to a Street Corner Near You

Photo caption: John Shepherd-Barron, World’s First ATM & The First Transaction, 1967
ATMs changed not only the face of banking but also the way we go about our daily lives. According to the ATM Industry Association, there are now more than 1.7 million installed worldwide with a new one being installed somewhere in the world every [...]

Incredible Credit Card Art

Whether they’re shredded, cut, sewn or painted, post-expiry-date cards, in the hands of artists, live to be appreciated from another perspective. Here we present the most creative pieces of credit card art for your pleasure.

Updates on CreditCardCompare.com.au

It’s two months into 2009 and it has also been a while since there’s been a post on this blog. Recently you’ll have seen that there have been various changes to the website, not least the new ability to search the site using Google. This makes it easier to find what you’re looking for – [...]

Young Australians Are Growing Up With Debt

According to recent market data, young Australians are getting themselves into severe levels of personal debt. Australian financial information providers, Dun & Bradstreet, put it down to inflating interest rates, rising fuel costs, rising rents, HECS fees and greater availability and reliance of credit. Add to the mix, a youth mindset which says “buy [...]

Press Release: The Launching of Credit Card Compare

Credit Card Compare ( http://www.creditcardcompare.com.au ) has officially launched its new credit advice Web site for Australian consumers. The Web site features credit card reviews and a blog titled “The Credit Letter” that provides credit and personal finance advice and covers important news relevant for Aussies. Credit cards offered through Credit Card Compare are sorted [...]

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