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Chris Ford

Chris juggles his finances like he does with his two children - googling what to do! After studying Journalism at University of Queensland, work took Chris to Europe and then Sydney before returning ‘home’ to the Sunshine State with his young family. Always up for a chat and a coffee!

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Stories by Chris Ford

5 Feb 2025 10:31

One in five Aussies have less than $100 to their name, alarming new research shows

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Just 4.2% of Australians say they’ve been able to save more over the past 12 months

Couple carry moving boxes into their kitchen

24 Jan 2025 10:54

From graveyards to landfills: Aussies reveal their most dreaded places to live

Written by Chris Ford, reviewed by Andrew Winter

Living close to an airport was second only to living close to a dump, according to new research.

6 Jan 2025 09:19

From garden gnomes to fake rocks: More than a third of Aussies hide their spare key outside their home

Written by Chris Ford, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Australians are being warned that these hiding spots could impact insurance claims.

13 Dec 2024 10:21

Aussies set for frugal 2025, with ¾ planning spending bans

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Australians are looking to tighten their spending in 2025.

11 Dec 2024 10:37

‘Throwing money away’: Health insurance warning to millions of Aussies as D-day approaches

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Many of the country’s leading health insurers reset their extras benefit limits at the start of the New Year.

Business person at airport with suitcase

14 Nov 2024 10:20

The cheapest days to fly this December, as Aussies plan their end of year getaway

Written by Chris Ford, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

There are ways to fly this holiday season without breaking the bank.

13 Nov 2024 11:15

New spend trend: Half of Aussies purchasing items because of social media

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Chris Ford

It seems we're under the influence, with half of Australians surveyed admitting they've bought items because of social media, according to new Compare the Market research*.

5 Nov 2024 13:30

RBA cash rate hold: No winners this Melbourne Cup day

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Chris Ford

There weren't many winners on Melbourne Cup Day as the Reserve Bank of Australia left the cash rate on hold according to Compare the Market

30 Oct 2024 13:22

Trick or treat? Eight tricks to avoid a financial fright

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Chris Ford

Some spooky statistics arrived just in time for Halloween: About 40% of Australians have credit card debt, while 18% have an outstanding Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) debt.

24 Sep 2024 15:06

Cost-of-living crisis driving Australians off the road

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Australians are driving less, but fuel prices are dropping.

19 Sep 2024 11:15

Australia’s most frugal state revealed as households make switch to generic brands

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Western Australia is the country’s most frugal state when it comes to finding a bargain at the supermarket

Real Estate Agent Commission

5 Sep 2024 14:45

1 in 10 Aussies have no money in their emergency fund, new survey finds

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

The cost-of-living crisis is impacting our ability to save, recent research shows.

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