If being single on Valentine’s Day didn’t suck enough, new research from Compare the Market shows just how much more singletons fork out compared to those in relationships. Between rate rises and soaring costs across the board, the financial strain of living without a partner has become an expensive and debilitating burden for the 24% of […]
More Australian gas and electricity retailers will soon be forced to let customers know if there are better deals available, with Compare the Market welcoming new law changes from the Australian Energy Regulator (AER). Under an amendment to the AER’s Better Bills Guideline, which will come into effect on 30 September, retailers will be required to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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