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18 Feb 2025 13:31

‘$100 in the bank every month’: Kochie on why the latest RBA move is a win for Aussie homeowners

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

Kochie said the move could leave an extra $100 in the pockets of some mortgage holders if passed on by lenders.

David Koch at Compare the Market

18 Feb 2025 10:57

RBA cuts cash rate for first time in over four years – The banks passing on the rate cut

Written by Sarah Orr

Compare the Market Economic Director David Koch urged homeowners to keep an eye on their interest rate. 

17 Feb 2025 14:59

Aussies urged to watch big three money calls as “financial crunch time” approaches

Written by Sarah Orr

Australian families could pocket or miss out on hundreds of dollars in savings depending on a series of pricing decisions coming from authorities due in the next few weeks.

Four friends purchasing something on a tablet with a credit card

17 Feb 2025 11:18

Fewer Aussies imposing lifestyle lockdowns compared to 2024, but cutbacks around fun still planned

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Fewer Aussies are making lifestyle changes over the next 12 months amid the cost-of-living crisis.

10 Feb 2025 13:11

Almost a quarter of young Australian drivers not insured

Written by Lachlan Moore, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

The study found that Australia housed the most reckless young drivers.

couple arguing over household bills

6 Feb 2025 10:12

The biggest regrets of Australian homebuyers revealed

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Almost 40% of homeowners have regrets about the house they bought, new data shows.

A woman looking at household bills to compare electricity and gas

6 Feb 2025 07:00

David Koch: Have Australians ‘checked out’ on the cost-of-living?

Written by David Koch

New year, same cost of living crisis. Like the dates on our calendars, the prices we see at the checkout only seem to go up. But what about the insurance industry?

5 Feb 2025 10:31

One in five Aussies have less than $100 to their name, alarming new research shows

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Just 4.2% of Australians say they’ve been able to save more over the past 12 months

Man on roof installing solar panels

4 Feb 2025 10:53

South Australia the cheapest for solar installation, nationally

Written by Lachlan Moore, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

As a whole, Australia’s most expensive states are around three times cheaper than Canada and USA’s cheapest.

Couple carry moving boxes into their kitchen

24 Jan 2025 10:54

From graveyards to landfills: Aussies reveal their most dreaded places to live

Written by Chris Ford, reviewed by Andrew Winter

Living close to an airport was second only to living close to a dump, according to new research.

a couple going over their bills

24 Jan 2025 09:40

Average home insurance quote rises by $111 over quarter

Written by Sarah Orr, reviewed by David Koch

Compare the Market's latest Quote Price Index shows that the average home insurance quote rose.

Kochie at Compare the Market

21 Jan 2025 14:51

“Wake up call”: Auto renewal shock forces Aussies to ditch big brands

Written by Sarah Orr

Insurance premium increases as high as 58% have prompted warnings Australians could be missing out on hundreds of dollars in savings by failing to shop around.