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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.

social media spending

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.

borders reopening

20 Sep 2023 11:13

Travelling on a budget? Here are seven ways to save on your next holiday

Written by Catriona Rowntree

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.

man with higher energy bill

18 Sep 2023 15:58

Nearly 5 million Aussies are with health funds that are increasing prices on 1 October. Are you one of them?

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Lana Hambilton

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

15 Sep 2023 15:49

What Aussies are more worried about + the immigration boom

Written by David Koch

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

Map and other travel items for planning a trip

14 Sep 2023 08:50

Travel insurance: More than just lost luggage

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

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.

couple worried that they have fallen for an energy scam

13 Sep 2023 11:27

Australia’s financial fears laid bare as risk of recession looms

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

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

bill shock woman financially stressed

11 Sep 2023 16:34

Home insurance bill shock doubles in a year, but there’s a reason why you shouldn’t ditch cover

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

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

11 Sep 2023 14:19

If it looks and feels like an economic recession… + profit reporting season

Written by David Koch

David Koch gives his thoughts on the financial news of the week that was.

11 Sep 2023 08:30

Opportunity knocks for Andrew Winter as Compare the Market’s new in-house expert

Written by Sarah Orr, reviewed by Andrew Winter

Property guru Andrew Winter has become the latest voice to join Compare the Market’s team of experts, to help people take control of their mortgages and attain the great Australian dream of homeownership. 

customers reading higher electricity bill

7 Sep 2023 10:50

Almost 1 in 6 people don’t know what cover they have under their insurance policy

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Compare the Market research has revealed that 15.1% of people never read their product disclaimer statement or insurance policy documents, leaving them unaware of policy exclusions and other conditions