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We want to ensure you read about the stories that matter most to your household. So, whether it's about the Reserve Bank moving (or holding) the cash rate or a deep dive into a particularly savvy saver, you'll find our latest news stories right here.

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couple cutting back on essentials

2 May 2023 15:04

RBA rate rise May 2023: The banks passing on the 25 basis point increase

Written by Megan Birot, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Here's how the banks are reacting to May's RBA rate rise announcement.

australian man saving his tax return

2 May 2023 14:40

‘Necessary evil’: RBA moves again almost a year to the day since the hikes started

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

It comes as Compare the Market’s latest survey revealed almost half of Australians aren’t equipped or ready to go into a recession.

couple looking at mortgage

28 Apr 2023 10:17

Mortgage borrowing power: ‘Completely obliterated’

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Compare the Market warns that borrowing power could plummet even further in the coming months.

man eating behind the wheel

28 Apr 2023 08:59

The surprising illegal habit 60% of Aussies do behind the wheel

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

According to a recent Compare the Market survey, a shocking 60% of Australians have eaten food while behind the wheel.

28 Apr 2023 08:46

Gen Z declared the most dangerous on the roads

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

New Compare the Market research has found that Zoomers are the most dangerous on Aussie roads.

27 Apr 2023 16:30

New research reveals Zoomers are the worst for wasting money

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Chris Ford

Gen Z are the worst for spending money, but 20% of them haven’t shopped around to save.

man using his extras policy

27 Apr 2023 16:06

New research reveals how private health could save someone over $1000 in a year

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Lana Hambilton

New research from Compare the Market reveals the value an Extras policy can really have.

family writing will

26 Apr 2023 07:30

The cost of dying in Australia: New research reveals who’s prepared for life after death

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Lana Hambilton

Many Aussies haven't prepared for their death, new research shows.

woman ordering food delivery

12 Apr 2023 11:56

Aussies not willing to give up alcohol, takeaway and hair appointments amid cost-of-living crisis

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Natasha Innes

Prices are soaring, but there are things Aussies won't give up, new Compare the Market research shows.

5 Apr 2023 08:36

Are showbags really a royal rip-off? New research busts myths about Easter Show tradition

Written by Phillip Portman

Families are encouraged to do their research before hitting the Showbag Pavilion.

4 Apr 2023 15:26

Mortgage borrowing power: ‘Completely obliterated’

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Borrowing power has plunged more than $200,000 for some Australians but are being warned it could plummet even further in the coming months.

couple cutting back on essentials

4 Apr 2023 14:50

RBA holds cash rate in April 2023: Reprieve for homeowners

Written by Megan Birot, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

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