A number of Aussie consumers could be encouraged to compare credit cards online as the country is set to see food prices rice.

According to a report in the Daily Telegraph, the federal governments carbon tax will eventually lead to more expensive items at the grocery store.

The news provider explained that the tax will leave some of Australias largest retailers with carbon bills of millions of dollars per year.

Indeed, a nationwide survey of 500 retailers revealed that 83 per cent of businesses intend to pass these additional costs onto their customers.

Peter Anderson, chief executive of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, told ABC Radio that the introduction of the tax will damage the economy.

“The architecture of the carbon tax that the government outlined last week was inherently uncertain in its own right,” he commented.

Aussies concerned about the rising cost of groceries could find out which credit card would suit their needs best by carrying out an online comparison.

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Aussies should compare credit cards to get the most out of frequent flyer points deals and other rewards schemes, it has been claimed.

Speaking to the Sydney Morning Herald, frequent flyer points collector Alana Wright revealed that she likes to compare credit cards roughly every three years.

“My husband gets heaps more points than me but I want to keep [mine] for a year because you pay your annual fee,” she commented.

She advised those who have reward cards to ensure they pay off their bill every month, because often the interest rates are higher than on other credit cards.

In addition, Ms Wright said she does not change her shopping habits in an effort to collect points, asserting that “its not worth it”.

This comes after a survey conducted by Galaxy and commissioned by American Express found that 1.4 million Aussies used reward points from credit cards to pay for their summer holidays, reported National Features.

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Australian jet-setters looking forward to their next holiday with relish have been warned that excessive currency charges could soon come into effect when changing money, with analysts forecasting that the dollar will fall.

However, those wanting to avoid having to pay hefty credit card fees have been advised by the Sydney Morning Herald to consider exchanging half their cash now to take advantage of positive exchange rates.

“The key is to get a good spread on the foreign exchange transaction and not be burdened with too many fees,” it observed, adding however that anyone on a tight budget would do well to change more than half their travel purse now.

In addition, the news source suggested foreign exchange trading sites with hedging facilities and foreign currency exchange traded funds for the more adventurous holidaymaker.

People looking to compare credit cards may also want to consider the new iPhone development that allows users to make purchases of up to $100 when waving their handsets in front of a contactless payment reader, Business Review Australia reports.