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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

woman with stolen package

23 Oct 2023 11:05

Nearly half of Aussies have had issues with online delivery, but does insurance cover lost or damaged packages?

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Parcels that are stolen or damaged may not be covered by your contents insurance policy.

australian women shopping at christmas

16 Oct 2023 09:10

Cost-of-living crisis hits festive budget as Aussies tighten belts ahead of Christmas

Written by Phillip Portman

Many Australians will spend less on Christmas in 2023, new Compare the Market research reveals.

3 Oct 2023 11:21

Half of Aussies to swelter through Summer by cutting air-con use, research finds

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

With the price of electricity increasing, it’s going to cost us more to keep cool at home.

29 Sep 2023 15:05

Travel, entertainment and streaming take a hit as Aussies tighten belt ahead of festive season

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

People are cutting back in key areas to save money, new research shows.

29 Sep 2023 15:01

It’s Broncos vs Panthers, but would Queensland or New South Wales win the cost-of-living Grand Final?

Written by Phillip Portman

Queensland would beat New South Wales in a financial grand final, new research shows.

social media spending

21 Sep 2023 15:28

More than 1/3 Aussies ditching social media to improve mental health

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Phillip Portman

Many Australians are ditching social media in favour of their mental health.

21 Sep 2023 09:00

Cost of living continues to bite as the number of people skipping meals climbs

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Phillip Portman

Alarming research from Compare the Market has found that 42.2% of Aussies have cut back on spending at the grocery store to afford their household bills, with 1 in 5 doing so by skipping meals.

man with higher energy bill

18 Sep 2023 15:58

Nearly 5 million Aussies are with health funds that are increasing prices on 1 October. Are you one of them?

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Lana Hambilton

These health funds will increase their premiums by an industry average of 2.9%

couple worried that they have fallen for an energy scam

13 Sep 2023 11:27

Australia’s financial fears laid bare as risk of recession looms

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

The cost of groceries, energy and fuel are the bills that Australians believe will cause the most pain in the next year.

bill shock woman financially stressed

11 Sep 2023 16:34

Home insurance bill shock doubles in a year, but there’s a reason why you shouldn’t ditch cover

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

With summer just around the corner, more people are becoming shocked by their premium increases.

5 Sep 2023 14:06

Nation of wasters: New research reveals alarming number of Aussies dumping food

Written by Phillip Portman

We're in a cost-of-living crisis, but Aussies are throwing money down the drain.

1 Sep 2023 10:36

Don’t get royally ripped off: New analysis shows showbags won’t always save you at this year’s Adelaide Show

Written by Phillip Portman

There are ways to save at this year's Adelaide Show.

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