Everyday Rewards and Flybuys: Real savings, or just a data grab?
Supermarkets give us plenty of incentives to join loyalty programs, but there are downsides you might not be aware of.
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Sam was told he could be denied a home loan because he owed $2 on a credit card
Calls for reforms to credit reporting system after ‘unacceptable’ case.
How much of your personal data does Spotify collect?
Experts say the popular music streaming app tracks more data than other tech platforms.
Unclear supermarket ‘specials’ are confusing shoppers
New CHOICE survey says shoppers find it hard to identify a true discount.
Australians in mortgage stress say banks aren’t lending a hand
A rise in complaints shows big banks aren’t doing enough to help people in financial hardship.
Experts alarmed as energy companies promote crowdfunding
Are energy companies dodging financial hardship obligations?
Can you get your money back if a festival line-up changes?
Ticket holders want refunds after Placebo and Deep Purple drop out of the Pandemonium Rocks festival.
Why tickets to your favourite live events may soon cost you thousands
Dynamic or ‘demand’ ticket pricing is applied for the Australian Open and Grand Prix. Music and live gigs could be next.
Dollarmites 2.0? Big banks promoting kids’ pocket money apps
What you need to know about Spriggy and Kit, and what they’re doing with your child’s data.
The secret house paint tax you’re paying for
Australian consumers are forking out millions for a paint recycling scheme with no reporting on where the money goes.