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Energy
5 minutes min read

Why living alone costs more energy

What is the singles tax? New survey data reveal that living alone drives higher energy, household, and electricity costs than shared living.

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Health
7 minutes min read

Which Countries Have the Highest Birth Rates?

Which countries have the highest birth rates? We explore the highest birth rate countries and how this may impact fertility behaviour and social structures.

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Home Loans
3 min read

Loyalty tax in the aisles: 55% of Aussies surveyed could be missing out on big supermarket savings

More than half of Australians are missing out on savings by staying loyal to big brands at the supermarket, according to research by Compare the Market.

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27 Nov 2023 09:00

The best countries for mental wellbeing

Written by Hannah Norton

Discover the best countries for mental wellbeing across the world. Which country is number one, and which comes last? Find out, here.

20 Nov 2023 11:29

The most popular home improvements

Written by Hannah Norton

From bathroom and kitchen renovations, through to outdoor kitchens and landscaping, discover the most popular home renovations across Australia and the US.

13 Nov 2023 14:07

Solar Panel Showdown

Written by Jacob Stiles

Compare the Market Australia surveys 3,000 Australian, Canadian and American adults on take-up and attitudes towards rooftop solar energy.
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7 Nov 2023 16:29

Expensive health delays

Written by James McCay

A Compare the Market survey reveals that one-in-five people across Australia, Canada and the USA delay necessary surgeries due to health costs. Read more here.

6 Nov 2023 13:07

Mouldiest areas around the world

Written by Hannah Norton

Caused by damp and poor ventilation, discover the mouldiest cities and states across Australia and the USA; as well as tips on how to prevent it coming back.
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31 Oct 2023 15:30

Dog vs cat people: The definitive survey

Written by James McCay

Compare the Market surveys 3,000 people across Australia, Canada and the USA to find out who are cat and dog people, and their motivations behind owning a pet.
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25 Oct 2023 10:54

Which countries have the strictest road rules?

Written by James McCay

Compare the Market goes through the data for 17 countries to find which ones are the strictest in terms of road rules. Check out the results here.

25 Oct 2023 09:55

Countries with the highest and lowest household debt 2023

Written by Jacob Stiles

Compare the Market Australia compares and ranks nations based on their average level of household debt.

25 Oct 2023 09:11

The best gap year destinations around the world

Written by Hannah Norton

From Sydney to Paris and everywhere in between, discover the top cities in the world for a gap year, based on volunteering programmes, cost of living and more.

12 Oct 2023 09:20

Bucket List Activities

Written by Nick Ridley

In this article, we survey Canadian, Australian, and American adults to understand what their bucket list goals are and what may be stopping them from achieving everything on their list.