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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

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

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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.

woman at the dentist on oral health day

29 Apr 2024 08:32

Nothing to smile about – Alarming new research reveals Aussies are neglecting oral hygiene

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

A staggering number of Australians aren’t seeing their dentist regularly.

28 Mar 2024 14:35

Heading away for Easter? Here’s how petrol prices are tracking for the long

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Prices may not be as high at the bowser this year.

8 Mar 2024 08:58

59% of Queenslanders admit to changing driving habits amid rising fuel costs

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Many Queenslanders aren't driving like they used to as a result of high fuel prices, Compare the Market research shows.

29 Feb 2024 09:05

Scraping the bottom of the barrel: Drivers fork out $3,200 yearly for fuel

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Chris Ford

Compare the Market research has found that the average driver spends just under $62 a week on fuel, equating to over $3,200 per year

couple saving money amid cost-of-living crisis

28 Feb 2024 13:17

Love don’t cost a thing? Millennials fork out double what the average couple spends for Valentine’s Day

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Chris Ford

As it turns out, inflation can't kill love – According to new research from Compare the Market, the average adult Australian will spend $162 on their significant other this Valentine's Day.

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