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16 Oct 2023 09:10

Cost-of-living crisis hits festive budget as Aussies tighten belts ahead of Christmas

Written by Phillip Portman

Many Australians will spend less on Christmas in 2023, new Compare the Market research reveals.

A man reviewing his car insurance premium increase notice

12 Oct 2023 07:00

Almost one in four drivers could be getting ripped off by sticking with the same insurance company year on year

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by David Koch

Compare the Market has found that 22.5% of car insurance policyholders plan to stick with the same insurer they’ve always had, meaning that they could be paying higher premiums than necessary.

6 Oct 2023 13:30

Dreaming of a Paris holiday? Don’t let the bed bugs bite

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Paris is known as the city of love and lights, but your dream holiday to the French capital could turn into a nightmare, with a bed bug infestation causing chaos across the city. Read more to see how you can protect yourself.

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.

a man’s hand refuelling car with orange petrol nozzle

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.