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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.

14 Aug 2023 16:05

“It just feels like they’ve never been so sick” – the top health issue bugging Aussie parents

Written by Dr. Ginni Mansberg

Dr Ginni Mansberg, general practitioner and health commentator, works closely with Compare the Market to shine a light on health issues and help patients make informed choices about their care.

8 Aug 2023 11:48

Over half of Australians haven’t visited a dentist in the past year

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Lana Hambilton

The latest research from Compare the Market also found that, on average, Australians paid $271.68 out of pocket for their last dental appointment.

friends at the 2023 ekka

8 Aug 2023 10:09

Royal rip-off or bang for your buck? New analysis busts Ekka showbag myth

Written by Phillip Portman

Your dollar may stretch further in the showbag pavilion at the 2023 Ekka.

7 Aug 2023 09:09

A generational tail of pet ownership

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Compared the Market surveyed over a 1,000 pet owners across Australia and found that there is deep generational divide in how people care for their pets.

zoomer getting pay increase

2 Aug 2023 12:01

Zoomers the most likely to be dissatisfied with their pay rise, new study shows

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Gen Z was the generation most likely to be dissatisfied with a boost to their pay packet over the past 12 months.

1 Aug 2023 14:34

Future remains murky despite RBA rate mercy, experts say

Written by Natasha Innes

If you felt the tremors of a thunderous sigh about 2.30pm that was the sound of millions of relieved borrowers after the RBA’s decision to hold rates another month.