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William Jolly

William is a Senior Finance Writer at Compare the Market, and has previously worked as a finance journalist for several years. He specialises in writing about financial products like home loans in ways that the average Australian can understand and enjoy. When he's not writing about saving money, William enjoys playing football (soccer), watching a good movie and spending time with his dog.

Stories by William Jolly

18 Aug 2022 13:35

How reduced energy consumption can also reduce your bills and carbon footprint

Written by William Jolly

We explored how lowering your energy usage can impact rising household bills and reduce your carbon footprint.

7 Jun 2022 14:41

RBA rate rise June 2022: Which banks are raising interest rates again?

Written by William Jolly

The Reserve Bank has lifted the official cash rate again today in its June meeting, meaning home loan repayments will once again be on the rise.

What our pets are worth

31 May 2022 12:21

Pet insurance for medical emergencies

Written by William Jolly

In a survey of Australians, Americans and Canadians, Compare the Market explores what people would spend to keep their pets alive in a medial emergency.

Aus vs US healthcare

20 May 2022 09:00

Australian healthcare satisfaction much greater than the US

Written by William Jolly, reviewed by Lana Hambilton

Australians are much more satisfied with their healthcare system overall compared to Americans, new data shows.

Green loan

17 May 2022 12:02

What are green loans, and should you get one?

Written by William Jolly

A green home loan can reward borrowers for either buying, building or renovating a ‘sustainable’ property

3 May 2022 14:44

RBA rate rise May 2022: Is your bank raising your home loan rate?

Written by William Jolly

Compare the Market has compiled a list of interest rate changes across some of Australia’s biggest banks and lenders.

Health changes 2022

11 Mar 2022 11:26

Health insurance changes to be aware of in 2022

Written by William Jolly, reviewed by Lana Hambilton

Compare the Market’s health insurance expert Anthony Fleming shares his top tips to keep your hip pocket healthy this year.

Sleepless cities

21 Feb 2022 08:30

Sleepiest Australian cities revealed

Written by William Jolly

Nearly 10% of Aussies are getting less than 4 hours of sleep each night, a survey by Compare the Market reveals.

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20 Jan 2022 14:31

How global economic factors can affect home loan rates

Written by William Jolly

We’ve analysed OECD national accounts data to see how COVID-19 affected the world’s biggest economies, and what impact that has on home loan rates.

Fixed or variable

18 Nov 2021 09:17

Nearly one-fifth of home owners unsure if they’re on a fixed or variable interest rate

Written by William Jolly

Despite all the talk of interest rates in recent months, almost one-fifth of homeowners aren’t even aware of what type of interest rate they’re on.

13 Oct 2021 14:05

How will climate change affect the property market?

Written by William Jolly

With all the focus on climate change and the now locked-in effects, we’re set to see, the Australian property market is unlikely to escape unscathed.

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23 Sep 2021 14:03

Why Brisbane buyers are kept in the dark over house prices

Written by William Jolly

Only a small portion of property ads on real estate websites are showing price ranges in certain parts of the country, with Brisbane buyers particularly in the dark.

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