It seems inflation and a crumbling Aussie dollar have dampened people’s post-pandemic wanderlust, with a third of Aussies reportedly not going anywhere these summer holidays.

Recent Compare the Market research shows that over a third of parents who deem their child to be of pocket money age (35.8%) get pocket money.

Around 18.7% of Aussies will ditch Christmas lights completely this year.

Email, phone call, text message and online shopping scams were the most likely to catch Australians out, according to the latest data.

Compare the Market has analysed the cheapest single one-way flights from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne in December 2023

Kochie shares his latest financial insights and thoughts with Compare the Market.

Insurers, energy retailers and telcos currently offer a variety of rewards to new and existing customers.

Compare the Market has analysed the most common pet names from their pet insurance search tool, with Luna claiming top spot for both cat and dog owners.

Kochie shares his latest financial insights and thoughts with Compare the Market.

The big banks could be earning billions of dollars each year from long-term customer complacency, which may have even increased since the Reserve Bank's 13 cash rate rises since May last year.

The ESL is a major factor driving up home insurance and commercial premiums across NSW.

Just 2.4% of respondents said they’d be interested in discounted energy plans, while 3% said they’d be most keen on deals around insurance.