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Phillip Portman

When he’s not busy writing, Phillip can usually be found at the movies, playing with his Italian Greyhound Wilma, hanging out with his cockatiel Tiki, or talking about everything pop culture. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Journalism and has previously written about health, entertainment, and lifestyle for various publications. Phillip loves to help others and hopes that people learn something new from his articles.

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Stories by Phillip Portman

13 Feb 2023 11:20

Australia’s road rage hotspots revealed as two-thirds of Aussies witness fury on the freeways

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Compare the Market's latest survey reveals which Aussie state is the worst for road rage.

woman stuck overseas with no travel insurance

8 Feb 2023 12:00

Heading overseas? Travel insurance won’t always cover natural disasters, experts warn

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Not all policies are equal when it comes to natural disasters.

8 Feb 2023 07:30

10.5 million Aussies admit to wasting thousands a year amid worsening cost-of-living crisis

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

More than half of Aussies admit to wasting money regularly, new Compare the Market data shows

women wasting money

31 Jan 2023 10:45

More than 11 million Aussies are spending money on things they don’t need

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Nearly 60% of Australians are needlessly spending money, Compare the Market research shows.

woman shopping for cheap groceries in Australia

30 Jan 2023 16:17

Grocery prices soar 8.5% in six months, new research shows

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

An analysis of 44 everyday grocery essentials found prices have increased by an average of 8.5% in just six months.

petrol prices for australia day as woman fills up car

25 Jan 2023 13:03

Avoid a long weekend sting at the bowser as fuel prices jump past $2.10/litre

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Fuel prices are starting to increase, new Compare the Market research shows.

11 Jan 2023 11:10

Air-cons vs fans: The cost of keeping cool in QLD this summer

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Compare the Market researches whether families can save energy this summer by using fans.

top new years resolutions 2023

22 Dec 2022 11:01

Aussies set for a thrifty New Year as survey reveals nation’s top resolutions

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Saving more money is a top goal for many Aussies in 2023.

30 Nov 2022 08:19

From regifting to Xmas lunch with the in-laws: new survey reveals Australia’s Scroogiest behaviour

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

It’s beginning to look a lot like a Grinchy Christmas, with a new Compare the Market survey revealing Australia’s Scroogiest behaviour.

woman with stolen package

29 Nov 2022 13:03

Protecting your Christmas purchases: Does insurance cover stolen packages and presents?

Written by Phillip Portman

An unexpected Christmas burglary could rob you of more than just holiday cheer.

14 Nov 2022 11:16

Weekly petrol spend jumps nearly 200% in a year, new survey shows

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Australians are forking out around $50 more per week at the bowser now than they were last year

man who has been scammed

7 Nov 2022 14:29

Aussies scammed an average of $6k – new survey reveals the scams bamboozling us

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Scammers don’t discriminate against whose money or information they try to steal.

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