The latest blogs, articles & guides from our best storytellers

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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24 Nov 2023 13:20

The best property forecast for the year + energy prices

Written by David Koch

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

23 Nov 2023 02:40

The little-known rewards that could help you claw back cash

Written by Phillip Portman

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

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22 Nov 2023 08:30

Compare the Market reveals the most common pet names 2023 – Did your pet make the list?

Written by Noémi Hadnagy

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.

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20 Nov 2023 11:54

The real impact of rising interest rates + property bargains

Written by David Koch

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

20 Nov 2023 10:11

Kochie explains back-book prices and why your current lender may not have the best deals

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

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.

17 Nov 2023 09:30

Compare the Market welcomes government move to make home insurance more affordable in NSW

Written by Phillip Portman

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

15 Nov 2023 13:59

Aussies more concerned about saving on clothes, electronics and shoes than energy and insurance in Black Friday Sales

Written by Phillip Portman

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.

15 Nov 2023 13:17

We’re ‘pawsitively’ in love with pets, with Aussies favouring animals over children

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Compare the Market research shows that over half of Australians do or would consider pets as equally important as children.

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10 Nov 2023 11:36

The real impact of record migration + not-so super performance

Written by David Koch

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

9 Nov 2023 11:08

Petrol heads still the majority in Australia

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Compare the Market research has found that almost half of people surveyed would prefer a combustion engine car over an electric vehicle if they had the choice between a car of the same make, model and price.

8 Nov 2023 13:37

Why we’re all talking about menopause but still have so many questions

Written by Dr. Ginni Mansberg

Menopause is definitely having its “moment” this year. No longer a taboo - it’s something we can’t stop talking about.

7 Nov 2023 13:49

RBA rate rise November 2023: Banks pass on 25 basis point increase

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by David Koch

Here's how banks are responding to the November RBA rate rise announcement.