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australian couple without solar comparing energy bills

29 Jun 2023 13:57

Nearly 1 in 5 Aussies say they can’t get solar – how to claw back power costs this winter

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

new research from Compare the Market has revealed that nearly a fifth of Aussies can’t get solar at their property.

customers using tap and go

29 Jun 2023 13:44

The digital wallet trend that could cost you BIG in the long run

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Chris Ford

Surcharge fees are getting more expensive, and more creative than ever before.

couple saving money amid cost-of-living crisis

28 Jun 2023 14:18

Compare the Market’s new Household Budget Barometer reveals the true impact of cost-of-living crisis

Written by Chris Ford

A new report from Compare the Market shows that 61% of Australian households are only just getting by as prices soar across the board.

26 Jun 2023 13:42

Rising grocery costs having the biggest impact on budget for a third of Aussies

Written by Phillip Portman

Many Australians say that rising grocery bills are having the biggest impact on their budget.

man inspecting termite damage

22 Jun 2023 13:21

Damage caused by pesky pests: what’s covered and what’s not

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Damage caused by pests, pets, rats and rodents aren’t typically covered by home and contents insurance.

family playing on the beach in queensland

22 Jun 2023 13:04

Queensland trumps New South Wales in financial State of Origin

Written by Natasha Innes

Compare the Market data shows that QLD would beat NSW in a financial State of Origin.

16 Jun 2023 13:56

Man suffers through almost a year in pain after horror rugby accident

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Lana Hambilton

After a horror rugby accident, a New South Wales man was told he'd be on the public waitlist for over a year before he could have surgery.

15 Jun 2023 09:02

60% of Australians have embarked on a weight loss journey

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Lana Hambilton

Research from Compare the Market has found that 62.2% of Australians surveyed have gone on a diet.

Australian couple with no emergency fund

14 Jun 2023 09:00

15% of Aussies have no money in their emergency fund, new survey finds

Written by Phillip Portman

New research from Compare the Market reveals many households have no money saved for a rainy day.

woman filling car with petrol

9 Jun 2023 08:40

Fuel prices soar past $2/litre in major cities as long weekend approaches

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

There are still ways to nab a bargain if you’re planning on heading away for the King’s Birthday long weekend

couple saving money amid cost-of-living crisis

6 Jun 2023 14:33

RBA thumps homeowners with another 25 basis point increase

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

The RBA has lifted interest rates by another 25 basis points.

6 Jun 2023 14:31

RBA rate rise June 2023: Banks pass on 25 basis point increase

Written by Megan Birot, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Here's how banks are responding to the June RBA rate rise announcement.