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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

zoomer getting pay increase

2 Aug 2023 12:01

Zoomers the most likely to be dissatisfied with their pay rise, new study shows

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Gen Z was the generation most likely to be dissatisfied with a boost to their pay packet over the past 12 months.

woman getting financial advice online

25 Jul 2023 13:34

A third of Aussies turning to social media to help make financial decisions, new Compare the Market report finds

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Results from the Household Budget Barometer show that an increasing number of people turn to the web for financial advice.

couple cutting back on essentials

19 Jul 2023 08:56

Health appointments, beauty treatments and car services face the chop as Aussies tighten spending

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Noémi Hadnagy

The latest findings from Compare the Market found the number of people cutting back on health appointments jumped to 21.6% in 2023.

4 Jul 2023 14:35

Borrowers spared another rate rise but relief could be short-lived, experts warn

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Borrowers groaning under the weight of engorged repayments have been spared a rate rise this month, but experts warn it's not time to be complacent with future hikes predicted.

australian couple without solar comparing energy bills

29 Jun 2023 13:57

Nearly 1 in 5 Aussies say they can’t get solar – how to claw back power costs this winter

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

new research from Compare the Market has revealed that nearly a fifth of Aussies can’t get solar at their property.

26 Jun 2023 13:42

Rising grocery costs having the biggest impact on budget for a third of Aussies

Written by Phillip Portman

Many Australians say that rising grocery bills are having the biggest impact on their budget.

Australian couple with no emergency fund

14 Jun 2023 09:00

15% of Aussies have no money in their emergency fund, new survey finds

Written by Phillip Portman

New research from Compare the Market reveals many households have no money saved for a rainy day.

woman filling car with petrol

9 Jun 2023 08:40

Fuel prices soar past $2/litre in major cities as long weekend approaches

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

There are still ways to nab a bargain if you’re planning on heading away for the King’s Birthday long weekend

29 May 2023 15:59

Winter heating could add hundreds to electricity bills, new research shows

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

The temperature is falling, but some heaters could cause your electricity bill to rise.

customers with energy bill smoothing

29 May 2023 09:56

The simple billing method making it easier to avoid energy bill shock

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

Energy bills are rising, but there may be a way to make it easier to manage them.

25 May 2023 16:05

Energy Regulators confirm how much more Aussies could be slugged for electricity from 1 July

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

Find out how much more you might be paying in 2023-24 as the DMO and VDO are set to take effect as of July 1

woman at the butcher

11 May 2023 11:54

Aussies ditching meat and sweet treats as cost-of-living crisis rages on

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Phillip Portman

Australians are cutting back on meat as a way to save money, new research shows.

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