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Young couple looking at bills worriedly

31 Jul 2023 08:42

Financial stress leaves mortgagees and renters to look for new places to live

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

The latest research from Compare the Market found that 5.5% of mortgagees surveyed are preparing to sell their house due to pressures from rate rises

27 Jul 2023 09:42

A third of Australians have lost their luggage while travelling

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

The latest research from Compare the Market has found that one in three (31.7%) Australians have lost their luggage while travelling

woman getting financial advice online

25 Jul 2023 13:34

A third of Aussies turning to social media to help make financial decisions, new Compare the Market report finds

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Results from the Household Budget Barometer show that an increasing number of people turn to the web for financial advice.

24 Jul 2023 11:02

Nearly half of Australians let their pet sleep with them

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

The latest research from Compare the Market found that 41.4% of Australian pet owners allow their four-legged friends to sleep in bed with them

20 Jul 2023 15:10

Compare the Market at the Brisbane Pet Show 2023

Written by Noémi Hadnagy

With the launch of Compare the Market's new pet insurance search tool, the team hosted a stand at the 2023 Brisbane Pet Show.

19 Jul 2023 11:50

“A lot of people are shocked”: The common misconception that can be “torture” for Australian patients

Written by Dr. Ginni Mansberg

In the public system, emergency beds are reserved for people with life-threatening issues.

person calculating home loan repayments

19 Jul 2023 10:57

Over half of mortgage holders would consider moving to a challenger bank

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

The latest research from Compare the Market found that more than half (54.6%) of mortgage holders would consider switching to a challenger bank if offered a better rate

couple cutting back on essentials

19 Jul 2023 08:56

Health appointments, beauty treatments and car services face the chop as Aussies tighten spending

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Noémi Hadnagy

The latest findings from Compare the Market found the number of people cutting back on health appointments jumped to 21.6% in 2023.

11 Jul 2023 13:07

Meerkat Approved Pet Insurance: Compare the Market launches new pet insurance campaign and comparison tool

Written by Chris Ford

Compare the Market Australia launches a new pet insurance search tool to help Australians find the right policy for them and their pet.

australian man saving his tax return

11 Jul 2023 09:36

Almost half of Aussies plan to save their tax return amidst the possibility of a recession

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Chris Ford

According to a recent Compare the Market survey, 40% of Australians plan to put their tax return into a savings account.

4 Jul 2023 14:35

Borrowers spared another rate rise but relief could be short-lived, experts warn

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Borrowers groaning under the weight of engorged repayments have been spared a rate rise this month, but experts warn it's not time to be complacent with future hikes predicted.

30 Jun 2023 09:00

40% of drinkers would give up alcohol to save money

Written by Noémi Hadnagy

The latest research from Compare the Market has revealed that 40.6% of Australian drinkers would give up alcohol to save money.