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4 Sep 2023 09:04

Women’s Health Week: Why is getting treatment for endometriosis so hard?

Written by Dr. Ginni Mansberg

Think of nine women in your life. Statistically, one of them will suffer from endometriosis.

Two geishas wearing traditional japanese kimono among Sensoji Temple in Asakusa Tokyo, Japan.

1 Sep 2023 11:24

Catriona Rowntree’s top travel tips for Japan

Written by Catriona Rowntree

As one of Australia’s most travelled women, there are few destinations missing from Catriona Rowntree’s passport.  But until recently, there was one major omission: Japan.

Young couple looking at bills worriedly

1 Sep 2023 08:57

Over half of Millennials have fought over money in the past 3 months

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Phillip Portman

Research from Compare the Market has found that over half (51.1%) of Millennials have argued about money with their partner or family in the past 3 months.

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29 Aug 2023 11:47

The implications of a falling Aussie dollar + savings are drying up fast

Written by David Koch

David Koch shares the crucial information coming out which affects your money.

woman feeding her puppy pet food

25 Aug 2023 09:00

Pets’ naughtiest habits revealed

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

The latest research from Compare the Market has found that more than a quarter of pets are eating too much, earning it the title of naughtiest pet behaviour.

woman with health insurance renewal notice

23 Aug 2023 10:13

Nearly 2 million Aussies are about to be hit with a health insurance price hike

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Lana Hambilton

From 1 September, some members will see their health insurance premiums increase by an average of 3.33%.

woman in her kitchen writing a list of her contents for insurance purposes

23 Aug 2023 08:42

1 in 4 contents policyholders could be wasting money by auto-renewing

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

The latest research from Compare the Market has found that almost a quarter of Australian contents policyholders (23.3%) could be wasting money by letting their policy auto-renew.

22 Aug 2023 12:19

“It was absolute hell”: Travel expert Catriona Rowntree shares her biggest travel nightmares (and how you can avoid them!)

Written by Catriona Rowntree, reviewed by Sarah Orr

Holidays are meant to be an escape from the problems and stress of everyday life but - with such high expectations - it can be especially hard when things don’t go to plan.

Guy pleased with new car insurance

22 Aug 2023 11:51

No need for speed: Queensland’s dirty driving habits exposed in new survey

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

The dirty driving habits of Queensland motorists have been exposed in a new survey.

21 Aug 2023 11:03

What do you do if you arrive at your destination… but your bag doesn’t?

Written by Catriona Rowntree, reviewed by Sarah Orr

Catriona Rowntree is Compare the Market’s expert for all things travel. As one of Australia’s most travelled women, she is the perfect planning companion for your next holiday.

16 Aug 2023 06:00

Kochie appointed Compare the Market’s new Economic Director to support Aussies battling the cost of living crisis

Written by Sarah Orr

Australia’s favourite price comparison website, Compare the Market, has appointed David “Kochie” Koch as its new Economic Director to support families battling the cost of living crisis.