Kochie's recap of the financial week that was.

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. 

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

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.

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

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.

The cost-of-living crunch has been hard to escape this year and holiday planning is no exception. The good news is that a cheap and cheerful vacation can be just as fun as a luxury getaway.

These health funds will increase their premiums by an industry average of 2.9%

Compare the Market's Economic Director David Koch shares his financial update for the week.

As many Aussies begin to plan their beach holidays in Bali or their white Christmas celebrations for Europe, these upcoming summer holidays, it's important to be prepared for everything, not just for the fun times ahead.

The cost of groceries, energy and fuel are the bills that Australians believe will cause the most pain in the next year.

With summer just around the corner, more people are becoming shocked by their premium increases.