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6 Oct 2023 11:58

Business as usual at the RBA + save on fuel

Written by David Koch

Compare the Market's Economic Director David Koch shares his update on the week that was.

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5 Oct 2023 08:00

Cost of fuel crippling car usage across Australia

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by David Koch

With petrol prices hovering well above the painful $2/litre mark in many parts of the country, new research from Compare the Market has revealed that almost two-thirds of people (64.4%) have changed their driving habits.

3 Oct 2023 13:42

Interest rate grenade about to blow for fixed-rate borrowers, David Koch explains

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

The home loan interest rate grenade is set to blow for millions of borrowers this year, despite the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) putting the cash rate on hold again today.

3 Oct 2023 11:21

Half of Aussies to swelter through Summer by cutting air-con use, research finds

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

With the price of electricity increasing, it’s going to cost us more to keep cool at home.

29 Sep 2023 15:05

Travel, entertainment and streaming take a hit as Aussies tighten belt ahead of festive season

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

People are cutting back in key areas to save money, new research shows.

29 Sep 2023 15:01

It’s Broncos vs Panthers, but would Queensland or New South Wales win the cost-of-living Grand Final?

Written by Phillip Portman

Queensland would beat New South Wales in a financial grand final, new research shows.

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29 Sep 2023 14:55

David Koch: Kicking inflation goals

Written by David Koch

Kochie's recap of the financial week that was.

25 Sep 2023 15:23

Ask Kochie: My insurance premium is up 80%! What can I do?

Written by David Koch

Our Economic Director, David “Kochie” Koch is here to answer your real-world budgeting questions through the Ask Kochie series, to support you with the big issues impacting your budget. 

25 Sep 2023 09:41

Don’t be a tourist twerp! Catriona Rowntree’s top etiquette tips to save you embarrassment abroad

Written by Catriona Rowntree

We all get it wrong sometimes, especially when we’re weary with jetlag and juggling a dozen bookings for attractions, accommodation and transport.

22 Sep 2023 11:28

Alarming car break-in stat revealed

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

The latest research from Compare the Market has found that almost one in ten Aussies (8.7%) have had their car broken into in the 12 months to September 2023.

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21 Sep 2023 15:28

More than 1/3 Aussies ditching social media to improve mental health

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Phillip Portman

Many Australians are ditching social media in favour of their mental health.

21 Sep 2023 09:00

Cost of living continues to bite as the number of people skipping meals climbs

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Phillip Portman

Alarming research from Compare the Market has found that 42.2% of Aussies have cut back on spending at the grocery store to afford their household bills, with 1 in 5 doing so by skipping meals.