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Apr
28
2023

The surprising illegal habit 60% of Aussies do behind the wheel

Australia’s dangerous driving habits have been revealed and it now comes as no surprise why the land down under has recorded an 10.8% increase in road fatalities this January compared to January 2022. Although not all of these driving habits are explicitly illegal, they could still land you a hefty fine for ‘driving without due […]

Apr
28
2023

Gen Z declared the most dangerous on the roads

If you’ve flipped a P-plater the bird while driving, it’s probably because they’re a bad driver – or at least that’s what the majority of Australians must think, with 51% declaring Generation Z as the most dangerous on the roads. This comes as new Compare the Market research reveals that 39% of Zoomers have used […]

Apr
27
2023

New research reveals Zoomers are the worst for wasting money

More than 22 million adult Australians (86%) have been shocked by skyrocketing costs. That’s according to the latest Compare the Market research, which also revealed the age group that was the most stunned by their blown-out bills were Millennials and Generation Z. The cost that rocked Gen Z the most was fuel, followed by electricity […]

Apr
27
2023

New research reveals how private health could save someone over $1000 in a year

Record wait times and a buckling public health care system has driven more than 14 million Australians to join private health – but avoiding lengthy wait times isn’t the only allure. It turns out, a person with an extras-only health insurance policy who has served their waits could save more than $1000 in a year […]

Apr
26
2023

The cost of dying in Australia: New research reveals who’s prepared for life after death

Many Australians haven’t appropriately planned for their death, recent research by Compare the Market has revealed. The research of 1,009 Australian adults shows just one-in-three Australians have prepared a will, while only 21% have taken out a standalone life insurance policy or life insurance through their superannuation.* Meanwhile, 52% of Australians haven’t planned for their […]

Apr
12
2023

Aussies not willing to give up alcohol, takeaway and hair appointments amid cost-of-living crisis

While the nation continues to battle the cost-of-living crisis, new research from Compare the Market reveals the things Aussies aren’t prepared to give up to tackle higher prices. A new study from the comparison website found that alcohol, takeaway meals, coffee and health and beauty appointments are among the top things Australians aren’t prepared to […]

Apr
05
2023

Are showbags really a royal rip-off? New research busts myths about Easter Show tradition

The Sydney Royal Easter Show will soon be rolling into town for another year and while New South Wales families have been hit with rising costs across the board, they could be pleasantly surprised in the Showbag Pavilion in 2023. New research from Compare the Market has busted the common myth that showbags are a […]

Apr
04
2023

Rate reprieve music to many borrowers’ ears

Homeowners around the country are thanking their lucky stars that the RBA has put a pause on the rate rises. At today’s April board meeting, RBA Governor Phillip Lowe confirmed there would be no cash rate increases this month. While the rate reprieve is music to many borrowers’ ears, the RBA didn’t rule out the […]

Apr
04
2023

Searches to switch home loans almost triple within the last year

Australia has seen a dramatic surge in people searching for better home loan deals, according to new research from Compare the Market. The number of Google searches for home loan offers has skyrocketed by 190% in just 12 months. According to the research which looked at 124 search terms for refinancing, there was an average […]

Apr
03
2023

Easter pet warning: The common treats that could turn your holiday into a dog’s dinner

As veterinary clinics gear up for one of their busiest times of the year, Compare the Market is warning Aussie pet owners to be extra vigilant with what they feed their pets this Easter. While many families look forward to chocolate bunnies, Easter egg hunts and a tasty hot cross bun (or two), these treats […]

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