Unexpected health expenses have been dubbed the biggest pet peeve, with Compare the Market research revealing tooth aches, injuries and sudden illnesses also annoy. Nearly one-in-five of Australians surveyed (16.4%) said unexpected or unplanned expenses were their biggest health bugbear. This was followed by paying for the dentist (11.9%) and paying for short and expensive […]
Coffee connoisseurs could be spending upwards of $860 a year funding their caffeine fix according to new research from Compare the Market. Australia is world-renowned for its coffee culture and new research has revealed the average cost of takeaway coffee reached $5.53 per cup in 2025. Assuming a person treats themselves to three takeaway coffees […]
Homeowners holding out for a rate cut today have been urged to see if they could create their own discount by refinancing to a better deal, with fixed rates as low as 4.79% on offer. A 0.25% rate cut would slash repayments on an average loan of $678,000 by around $111 a month or $1332 […]
With forecasts warning of a hotter-than-usual summer ahead, new research from Compare the Market reveals that nearly 6 in 10 Australians (59.4%) plan to cut back on air conditioning or raise the thermostat to curb electricity costs.* A total of 47.8% of those surveyed said they planned on using the air-con less, while 11.6% said […]
With the school holidays underway in some states, new Compare the Market research has uncovered Australian’s worst driving habit admissions. Most Australians surveyed admitted to eating or drinking behind the wheel, followed by speeding over the limit, and being distracted by other passengers. The findings come as Compare the Market data revealed most Australian capitals […]
Compare the Market’s Economic Director David Koch has cast doubt on a potential interest rate cut from the Reserve Bank of Australia this month but says there may be ways for mortgage holders to claw back cash without an official rate cut. While rates decreased by 0.25% to 3.60% in August, leaving average borrowers with […]
More than one in five Australians (22.2%) are risking debt lag by relying on credit cards, loans and ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ services to fund their holidays, according to new research from Compare the Market.* The latest statistics show that while the majority of Aussies surveyed (61.8%) prefer to save and pay for a holiday […]
Brisbane motorists are being charged more on average for Unleaded 91 than any other major capital, according to new research from Compare the Market’s upcoming 2025 Household Budget Barometer. The findings come as thousands of families across Queensland are set to hit the open road for the school holidays. Between 1 August 2024 and 1 […]
A new survey has revealed that almost a third of Australians have reported having their home burgled at some point in their lifetime, according to the home and contents insurance experts at Compare the Market Australia. The most commonly targeted items stolen from Australian homes were electronics, jewellery and money, each reportedly stolen in 32.6% […]
Australians are forking out close to $200 on their weekly grocery shop, but new research from Compare the Market shows they may be able to cut some bills in half by simply switching to cheaper alternatives. Compare the Market analysed 20 everyday household items at two major supermarkets and found that Australians could fork out […]
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