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It pays to know your credit history
A survey of 600 tertiary students showed that eight in 10 did not know what a credit report is. -myp - my paper
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Treat credit cards like cash
You can still be liable for unauthorised transactions despite banks' new move to restrict liability to $100. 		10 things to note when shopping for a home loan
Deals offering the lowest interest rates may not always be the best, say experts. -ST
Don't let your home loan haunt you
In picking a mortgage package, factors such as interest rates and lock-in period matter. -ST 		Making sense of housing loans
Can't tell your Sibors from your SORs? Get a quick primer here. -BT
What being bankrupt means
Debtor becomes insolvent and his status as a bankrupt becomes public information. -ST 		New scheme is turning out to be a lifesaver
Fewer bankruptcy applications since start of plan to help people repay troublesome debts. -ST
Swiping in with the best rebates are...
Check this out for a handy credit card comparison chart. 		Power to the credit cards
More people are using plastic to get rebates on utilities bills and basic necessities. -ST
Giving creditors their fair share
Debtors cannot choose to repay some creditors and not others, even if it is family. 		Play your cards right
Do not settle for a standard card with standard benefits.
What's the catch?
Do banks benefit from 0 per cent interest rates? 		Charge it
In the past five years, the battle to score the most customers has heated up among credit card associations.
Home loans harder to get as prices fall
Check if bank can meet unit's valuation to avoid overpaying for the property. 		Deep in debt? These tips might help
CCS advice to credit card debtors.
Maybank offer: 10-year fee-free credit cards
Maybank launches agressive credit card campaign amid financial negativity. 		What to consider when choosing a mortgage?
Here are some tip from Stanchart. -ST
Courts undercuts cards to offer credit
Courts offers to give selected customers the amount of the purchases back in cash. 		HSBC unveils mortgage plan that promises interest savings
In its new scheme, interest rate charged on top of benchmark rate drops each year.
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