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Jun
26
2023

Rising grocery costs having the biggest impact on budget for a third of Aussies

More than a third of Australians say that the rising cost of groceries is having the biggest impact on their budget, according to new research from Compare the Market. A new survey from the comparison website found that 32% of Aussies surveyed said their grocery shop is currently the biggest financial burden, ahead of mortgage […]

Jun
22
2023

Damage caused by pesky pests: what’s covered and what’s not

Homeowners around the country are being reminded to get their routine pest controls sorted, as Insect Week (19 – 25 June) ticks by. Instead of going to war with the rats and rodents yourself, Compare the Market General Manager of General Insurance Adrian Taylor said Australians need to be consulting professionals. “Even though the cost […]

Jun
22
2023

Queensland trumps New South Wales in financial State of Origin

While the Queensland Maroons have trumped the New South Wales Blues on the footy pitch for another year, new Compare the Market research shows that Queensland would trump New South Wales in a financial State of Origin. For a long time, there’s been a great debate over which State is better to live in, but after crunching […]

Jun
16
2023

Man suffers through almost a year in pain after horror rugby accident

After a horror rugby accident, a New South Wales man was told he’d be on the public waitlist for over a year before he could have surgery. Benjamin Read, 32, was made to suffer through eight months of pain because he didn’t have hospital cover. This comes as Compare the Market research revealed the number […]

Jun
15
2023

60% of Australians have embarked on a weight loss journey

We’ve all seen dieting trends come and go around, and it seems that Australians may have a habit of trying them out. That is according to research from Compare the Market, which found that nearly two-thirds of Australians (62.2%) surveyed have gone on a diet*. And while it’s commendable that so many Aussies have tried […]

Jun
14
2023

15% of Aussies have no money in their emergency fund, new survey finds

They say we should put money away for a rainy day but with the cost-of-living cloud continuing to loom, alarming new research has revealed that many Australians have no money in their emergency fund. A new survey from Compare the Market found that 15% of those surveyed had no money saved for an emergency. According […]

Jun
09
2023

Fuel prices soar past $2/litre in major cities as long weekend approaches

Motorists across Australia looking to hit the road this long weekend could be in for a shock, with prices for Unleaded 91 soaring past $2/litre in many locations. With school holidays just around the corner, it’s looking like these prices could hurt the hip pocket of families already doing it tough. However, Compare the Market […]

Jun
06
2023

RBA thumps homeowners with another 25 basis point increase

It’s another grim day for borrowers around Australia, with the RBA raising the cash rate for the 12th time since May last year. At this month’s Board meeting, RBA governor Philip Lowe confirmed the 25 basis point hike. It’s been 399 days since the Board started its record run of rate rises, with a $500,000 […]

May
29
2023

Winter heating could add hundreds to electricity bills, new research shows

With households across Queensland grappling with the ongoing energy crisis, new Compare the Market research has revealed just how much more we could be forking out when running the heating this winter. In fact, some types of heaters could add hundreds of dollars to your electricity bill, which could hurt the hip pocket of households […]

May
29
2023

The simple billing method making it easier to avoid energy bill shock

With one in 10 Australians admitting that energy bills are having the biggest impact on their household budget, Compare the Market says more retailers are offering flexibility around billing options.* In fact, it’s not uncommon for retailers to now offer weekly, fortnightly or monthly payment options, in addition to the traditional three-monthly billing cycle many […]

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