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Sarah Orr

Sarah is an avid storyteller, passionate about improving financial literacy and helping Australians make informed choices with their money. Outside the newsroom, she enjoys cycling around Brisbane and snapping scenery on her camera.

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Stories by Sarah Orr

David Koch Compare the Market

26 Mar 2025 14:14

Cost of living relief helps but doesn’t go far enough for people who need it most, says David Koch

Written by Sarah Orr

Bill relief and tax cuts announced in yesterday’s budget will be “gobbled up quickly” by rising costs and continued mortgage pressure, according to Compare the Market economic director David Koch.

20 Mar 2025 11:06

One in five Aussies admit to financial infidelity – the financial fibs we tell revealed

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Sarah Orr

Fear and stress about money challenges had been exacerbated by the cost-of-living crisis.

27 Feb 2025 10:13

What’s good in the hood? Compare the Market’s new meerkat hoodie helps customers search for savings in style

Written by Sarah Orr

If you needed some motivation to get your health insurance sorted, the meerkats at Compare the Market have got you covered with a cuddly new freebie.A super-plush hoodie starring everyone’s favourite junior meerkat - Oleg - is up for grabs for...

A potential renter doing a thorough property inspection with real estate agent

25 Feb 2025 09:20

Hard solo: Single earners locked out of homeownership in metro suburbs

Written by Sarah Orr

It takes two to tango if you’re pursuing the Australian dream of homeownership according to Compare the Market, with new analysis finding less than 1% of metropolitan suburbs are affordable* for single people on an average salary.The experts used CoreLogic’s...

David Koch at Compare the Market

18 Feb 2025 10:57

RBA cuts cash rate for first time in over four years – The banks passing on the rate cut

Written by Sarah Orr

Compare the Market Economic Director David Koch urged homeowners to keep an eye on their interest rate. 

17 Feb 2025 14:59

Aussies urged to watch big three money calls as “financial crunch time” approaches

Written by Sarah Orr

Australian families could pocket or miss out on hundreds of dollars in savings depending on a series of pricing decisions coming from authorities due in the next few weeks.

a couple going over their bills

24 Jan 2025 09:40

Average home insurance quote rises by $111 over quarter

Written by Sarah Orr, reviewed by David Koch

Compare the Market's latest Quote Price Index shows that the average home insurance quote rose.

Kochie at Compare the Market

21 Jan 2025 14:51

“Wake up call”: Auto renewal shock forces Aussies to ditch big brands

Written by Sarah Orr

Insurance premium increases as high as 58% have prompted warnings Australians could be missing out on hundreds of dollars in savings by failing to shop around.

Kochie at Compare the Market

16 Jan 2025 10:19

Kochie on the change that could cost Aussie families hundreds more in 2025

Written by Sarah Orr, reviewed by David Koch

Health insurance premiums are tipped to increase from 1 April.

a woman unpacking groceries in her driveway

9 Jan 2025 08:09

Supermarket spending shock: Aussies forking out $1k more a year compared to 2024 on groceries

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Sarah Orr

The spend on groceries is up year-on-year, according to new research.

bill shock woman financially stressed

24 Dec 2024 10:07

Shock difference between insurance quote prices revealed

Written by Sarah Orr, reviewed by David Koch

The quarterly index draws upon hundreds of quote search results to understand the average cost of insurance.

10 Dec 2024 13:30

David Koch on how to get a rate cut for Christmas

Written by Sarah Orr, reviewed by David Koch

Rates have officially been left on hold for December, but David Koch says there are deals available.

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