We find out why credit cards charge significantly higher interest rates for cash advances.

A must-read if you're planning an overseas trip. Our comparison table of international fees shows how much you'll pay for purchases and cash advances while abroad with each bank.

Have you ever been late with a credit card payment? How about overdrawn your account or exceeded your credit card limit? If so, you'll know these simple mistakes can cost you as much as $50 in penalty fees.

Australian banks netted more than $1 billion in fees from customers paying late, exceeding limits and using non-bank ATMs, according to a report released by the Reserve Bank of Australia this month.

Our simple guide explains the fees you may be charged on your credit card, how much you'll pay and how to avoid them.

If you're looking for ways to tighten your belt follow these simple tips to begin saving money on your credit card immediately.

Our team exposes some of the credit card tricks used by financial institutions, including all those hidden fees, balance transfers and tricky ways to calculate interest.