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We want to ensure you read about the stories that matter most to your household. So, whether it's about the Reserve Bank moving (or holding) the cash rate or a deep dive into a particularly savvy saver, you'll find our latest news stories right here.

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11 Dec 2023 14:59

‘You really shouldn’t have’: Alarming survey reveals Australia is a nation of regifters at Xmas

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

One in five Aussies admit to regifting duplicate presents or gifts they don’t like at Christmas.

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11 Dec 2023 11:26

Critical economic signposts + what’s with your energy bill?

Written by David Koch

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

Couple comparing electricity plans and prices

6 Dec 2023 10:10

Millennial burnout: 75% say they’ve experienced life admin stress

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

From filing your tax return, managing the household bills and sorting out meals for the week – more than half of Australians Compare the Market surveyed said they’ve experienced life admin stress.

5 Dec 2023 13:30

Christmas miracle: RBA leaves the cash rate on hold in December

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

It’s the early Christmas gift borrowers were hoping for - the Reserve Bank of Australia has held the cash rate.

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4 Dec 2023 09:15

‘Money down the drain’: Time is ticking to recoup cash from your health insurer

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Steven Spicer

For many with extras, the amount they can claim back on their extras may reset on 1 January each year.

man installing solar pv system on roof

4 Dec 2023 08:40

Regulator forecasts 32% reduction in Victorian minimum solar feed-in tariffs next financial year

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

Victorians could see their solar credits slashed from next year.

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1 Dec 2023 14:25

Kochie – Inflation heading in the right direction

Written by David Koch

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

Young women with credit card travel insurance on holiday

1 Dec 2023 08:16

A third of Aussies aren’t travelling anywhere this summer break

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Warren Duke

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.

30 Nov 2023 10:00

It’s all pocket change (for kids)

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by David Koch

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.

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29 Nov 2023 09:19

Energy crisis dims light on Christmas as two-thirds of Aussies plan cutbacks to save money

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

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

angry old man upset that he fell for a phishing scam

28 Nov 2023 09:41

‘Worrying epidemic’: More than a third of Aussies scammed – The ones catching us out

Written by Phillip Portman

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

27 Nov 2023 08:30

The cheapest days to fly in December as Aussies gear up for Xmas holidays

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

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