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Dec
02
2024

Christmas plunged into darkness as Aussies plan to cut X-mas lights to save money

This year’s Christmas might not twinkle as much as it has in previous years, with new Compare the Market research revealing that 69.9% of Australians will alter their festive electricity habits in a bid to save money.* Unfortunately, Christmas lights will be on the chopping block for many households, with 41.6% of Australians surveyed admitting […]

Nov
22
2024

From gastro to bug bites – new survey reveals Australia’s top holiday illnesses and injuries

With millions of Australians set to embark on a holiday over the Christmas and New Year period, new Compare the Market research has revealed the illnesses and injuries that have turned dream vacations into holiday nightmares for Aussies. The data showed that 42.5% of Australians surveyed have become ill or injured on their overseas adventures […]

Nov
22
2024

David Koch on how people can ‘save money on energy bills and increase their property’s value’

Did you know you could get a lower interest rate and improve the value of your home while making your home more energy efficient? According to a Compare the Market analysis, borrowers with a $750,000 loan could reduce their monthly repayments by $170 when they refinance from an average variable rate of 6.3% to a […]

Nov
21
2024

How paying off a degree could make it harder to buy a home

Student loans could shrink high-income earners’ borrowing capacity by almost $100,000, according to new Compare the Market research. A single income earner on $125,000 with no dependants could see their borrowing power reduced by $95,900 if they’re paying off an average HECS debt of $26,494. How HECS debts impact borrowing power based on salary size Income HECS debt repayment pa […]

Nov
14
2024

The cheapest days to fly this December, as Aussies plan their end of year getaway

Travellers could be facing a present-sized hole in their travel budget during the end-of-year festivities, as research from travel insurance comparison site Compare the Market reveals a difference of hundreds of dollars between the cheapest and most expensive days to fly this December. Using Skyscanner for a single one-way ticket for the cheapest available flights, […]

Nov
13
2024

New spend trend: Half of Aussies purchasing items because of social media

It seems we’re under the influence, with half of Australians surveyed admitting they’ve bought items because of social media, according to new Compare the Market research*. The research found that 50.1% of respondents made purchasing decisions based on what they saw on their social media feeds, whether it was a product featured by an influencer, an enticing ad, or even suggestions from […]

Nov
08
2024

Deals on electronics, clothes and holidays are still what Aussies are buying in Black Friday deals

While most people watch their household budget like a hawk, new Compare the Market research has revealed that Australians are still on the hunt for a bargain this Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. Unfortunately, it’s not for grudge expenses like insurance or utility bills, but rather for small luxuries. According to Compare the Market’s […]

Nov
05
2024

RBA cash rate hold: No winners this Melbourne Cup day

There weren’t many winners on Melbourne Cup Day as the Reserve Bank of Australia left the cash rate on hold to stop the inflation horse bolting away. The cash rate has remained on hold at 4.35% – its highest point in over a decade –  since November last year. Compare the Market’s Chris Ford said […]

Nov
05
2024

Catriona Rowntree’s top 10 cruise tips for the cruise season

Australians are back on deck for a bigger and better cruise season in 2024, with new Compare the Market research revealing holidaymakers will splash an average of $4,200 on a nautical vacation.* Furthermore, the travel insurance comparison site, found that nearly one in four (24%) had either booked a cruise or planned to board a ship in the next […]

Nov
01
2024

Don’t let convenience drive away with your savings

You’d expect that certain bills will cost the same no matter if you pay them monthly, quarterly or even annually. Yet the latest Compare the Market research has found that there are instances where people may be forking out more for the same service by paying monthly. Across three different car models, Compare the Market […]

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