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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
With Dry July around the corner and with many households looking for ways to reduce their household spending, the latest research from Compare the Market has found that 40.6% of drinkers would give up their wine time or scotch-on-the-rocks to save money.* And while money was the main driver for ditching booze, an almost equal […]
While experts are encouraging households to beat soaring electricity costs by utilising solar power, new research from Compare the Market has revealed that nearly a fifth of Aussies can’t get solar at their property. New findings from Compare the Market show that 18.4% of respondents can’t install solar where they live, while a further 15.4% […]
The days of handbag-clogging purses are surely numbered, as a soaring number of Australians are ditching their jeans-busting wallets to join the digital wallet world. According to a recent Compare the Market survey, a mere 10% of Australians admitted to still using cash, compared to 49% who use debit cards, 31% use credit cards and […]
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