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Aug
02
2023

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

While millions of Australian workers are vying for a pay increase at work to combat the rising cost of living, new research from Compare the Market reveals that Gen Z was the generation most likely to be dissatisfied with a boost to their pay packet over the past 12 months. Compare the Market’s latest survey […]

Jul
31
2023

Financial stress leaves mortgagees and renters to look for new places to live

As the Reserve Bank of Australia prepares to hand down its latest decision on the cash rate this Tuesday, many households will be watching on anxiously. Many families are already looking at their stretched household budget, with recent research from Compare the Market finding that 5.5% of mortgagees are preparing to sell their homes due […]

Jul
27
2023

A third of Australians have lost their luggage while travelling

Organising and going on a holiday is already stressful enough without having to think about your luggage going missing but according to the latest research from Compare the Market, one in three Australians (31.7%) have lost their luggage while travelling.* Millennials are perhaps the unluckiest generation, with 37.5% of those surveyed admitting they’ve jetted off […]

Jul
25
2023

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

Households across all corners of Australia are dealing with a financial crisis like no other, and alarming data from Compare the Market’s new Household Budget Barometer reveals that a staggering number of Aussies are turning to social media and the internet to make their financial decisions. In fact, a third of Australians (32.3%) surveyed admitted to turning […]

Jul
24
2023

Nearly half of Australians let their pet sleep with them

They say dogs are man’s best friend, but alarming new research from Compare the Market has revealed how far Aussie pet lovers will go to show affection for their cats and dogs. From secret smooches on the mouth to dodging social outings and even compromising where they live, the latest study shows that the love […]

Jul
19
2023

Over half of mortgage holders would consider moving to a challenger bank

With the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) warning that more interest rate rises are on the horizon, the latest research from Compare the Market shows that more than half of mortgage holders (54.6%) would be willing to move away from the Big Four banks to a challenger bank if they offered better rates.* The research […]

Jul
19
2023

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

It may be a new financial year, but Australians continue to feel the sting of the cost-of-living crisis. According to new research from Compare the Market, more Australians have ditched health appointments, beauty treatments, car servicing and their gym membership in the last three months compared to the same time last year.* Meanwhile, takeaway meals, […]

Jul
11
2023

Meerkat Approved Pet Insurance: Compare the Market launches new pet insurance campaign and comparison tool

Compare the Market, Australia’s leading financial comparison website has launched its latest insurance comparison service, focusing on finding our furry friends the cover they need. Around 29 million pets reside across Australia, with many of them uninsured against general illnesses or injuries which can easily occur anywhere in the backyard, or on a walk around […]

Jul
11
2023

Almost half of Aussies plan to save their tax return amidst the possibility of a recession

Millions of Australians are eagerly waiting for a potential cash injection from their tax return to pay for bills and other essential expenses. But according to a recent Compare the Market survey, 40% of Australians plan to put their tax return into a savings account.* Meanwhile, one in five said they would pay off debt, […]

Jul
04
2023

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

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. The rate rise relief comes as new research from Compare the Market found that 4% of Australians surveyed have applied for a mortgage hardship program with […]

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