New data from Compare the Market shows that Australian drivers are paying nearly 200% more for fuel now than they were last September. In September 2021, the average weekly spend on petrol in Australia was $25.51 – but it increased to $44.45 in June this year and soared to $75.56 in October. This price rise coincides with […]
As the nation grapples with multiple cyberattacks, new Compare the Market research reveals that more than a third of Australians have fallen victim to a scam, often to the tune of thousands of dollars. Compare the Market’s October survey of 1,009 people found that victims of scams lose an average of $6,230, however, the actual […]
With thousands of Aussies hitting the road each day in caravans and campervans, Compare the Market is warning grey nomads to travel-proof their adventure or risk forking out more for their great Australian dream. While this unique rite of passage seems as simple as securing a caravan or motorhome and setting away, there are many […]
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has confirmed it is lifting the cash rate for the seventh consecutive month, with a 25 basis point increase following November’s Board meeting. The cash rate is now at an almost 10-year high following a quick-fire 275 basis point lift in only 181 days, with the RBA continuing to […]
Compare the Market is warning motorists that the days of cheap petrol are numbered, with a new fuel price cycle already pushing petrol prices above $2.10 a litre in many cities across Australia. However, there’s still a small window of opportunity to snag a deal at the bowser, with some retailers yet to pass these […]
Many Australians will be tightening their belts this Christmas, with new research from Compare the Market showing that almost half of Australians will be spending less or searching for savings as the cost-of-living crisis hurts the hip pocket. Compare the Market’s September survey of 1,002 people found that due to rising prices across the board, […]
With international borders reopened and cruise ships setting sail from Australian ports again, Compare the Market warns that holidaymakers may be stung with astronomical fees if the worst happens at sea by not taking out the correct travel insurance. Cruising is a very different type of vacation from most domestic and international holidays. As a […]
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has confirmed it is lifting the cash rate for the sixth consecutive month, with a 25 basis point increase following October’s Board meeting. The cash rate is now at a nine-year high following a rapid 250 basis points increase in just 153 days, as the RBA battles to curb […]
Compare the Market is warning Australians to ensure that their home and contents and car insurance policies are up to date, with extreme weather events expected to lash the country in the coming months. The Bureau of Meteorology predicts that much of the country will receive higher than usual rainfall from September. Unfortunately, there’s also […]
Older Australians could be missing out on hundreds of dollars’ worth of savings each year by not flashing their Seniors Card, Compare the Market warns. As the cost-of-living crisis reaches new highs and hits the hip pocket of retirees hard, some Baby Boomers may not be aware of the many perks they’re entitled to, simply […]
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