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Feb
15
2023

Household bills causing fights for a quarter of Aussies, new research shows

While the cost-of-living crisis continues to hurt the hip pocket, a new survey from Compare the Market shows it’s also significantly impacting our relationships. Research conducted by the comparison website found that nearly one in four Australians (23%) admit to arguing with the people they live with over the rising cost of household bills. Females […]

Feb
13
2023

Why the latest rate rise could be bad news for renters

While homeowners are dealing with the ninth consecutive cash rate rise since May last year, Compare the Market warns that renters could also feel the brunt of the RBA’s latest 25 basis point increase. Mortgage repayments have increased dramatically for homeowners across the country and in many cases, landlords are passing these costs onto their […]

Feb
13
2023

Australia’s road rage hotspots revealed as two-thirds of Aussies witness fury on the freeways

If you’ve noticed that other motorists aren’t as friendly on our roads, you’re not alone. New research from Compare the Market has revealed that 12.7 million adults have witnessed a road rage incident in Australia. The alarming figure means that two-thirds (62%) of Australia’s adult population have been subjected to anger, violence, fury and insults […]

Feb
08
2023

Heading overseas? Travel insurance won’t always cover natural disasters, experts warn

While international travel has ramped up in the post-pandemic world, Compare the Market warns that jetsetters need to consider another issue before travelling that they may have forgotten about – natural disasters. In the past month alone, several powerful earthquakes have rocked popular international destinations, while also triggering warnings of possible tsunamis. In our own […]

Feb
08
2023

10.5 million Aussies admit to wasting thousands a year amid worsening cost-of-living crisis

While the cost-of-living crisis continues to hurt the hip pocket of Australians, new Compare the Market research has revealed the staggering amount of money Aussies are wasting. The latest survey from the Australian comparison site found that more than 10.5 million Australian adults (51.5%) admit to wasting money regularly, to the tune of $276 a […]

Feb
07
2023

RBA rate rise February 2023: The banks passing on the 25 basis point increase

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has confirmed it will slug homeowners with its ninth consecutive cash rate rise since May last year. At today’s February board meeting, RBA Governor Philip Lowe announced the 25 basis point increase. “Global inflation remains very high. It is, however, moderating in response to lower energy prices, the resolution […]

Feb
07
2023

Fixed-rate fiasco: 2/3 of locked in rates due to expire this year

The home loan interest rate grenade is set to blow for many borrowers this year, especially as the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) confirmed that two thirds of fixed rate loans are due to expire by the end of 2023. But rate rises are just the tip of the iceberg as homeowners face being hit […]

Jan
31
2023

More than 11 million Aussies are spending money on things they don’t need

Australia’s cost-of-living crisis shows no signs of slowing down, but new research from Compare the Market shows nearly 60% of Australians are throwing away money on things they don’t need. According to new data from the comparison website, 11.4 million Aussie adults (57.3%) say they spend their money on things they don’t need. Meanwhile, close […]

Jan
30
2023

Grocery prices soar 8.5% in six months, new research shows

Shoppers are continuing to feel the pinch at the supermarket checkout amid the worsening cost-of-living crisis, with new data from Compare the Market showing that the price of common groceries has jumped more than 8% in just six months. The comparison website analysed 44 everyday grocery items at major grocery stores in July and again […]

Jan
25
2023

Avoid a long weekend sting at the bowser as fuel prices jump past $2.10/litre

Motorists across Greater Sydney can expect to feel pain at the petrol pump over the Australia Day long weekend, with a new high mark of $2.12 per litre for Unleaded 91 being recorded across the Harbour City. While the city-wide average for Unleaded 91 is currently $1.68 per litre, stations across Woollahra, Randwick, Paddington and […]

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