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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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5 Dec 2023 13:30

Christmas miracle: RBA leaves the cash rate on hold in December

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

It’s the early Christmas gift borrowers were hoping for - the Reserve Bank of Australia has held the cash rate.

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4 Dec 2023 09:15

‘Money down the drain’: Time is ticking to recoup cash from your health insurer

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Steven Spicer

For many with extras, the amount they can claim back on their extras may reset on 1 January each year.

man installing solar pv system on roof

4 Dec 2023 08:40

Regulator forecasts 32% reduction in Victorian minimum solar feed-in tariffs next financial year

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

Victorians could see their solar credits slashed from next year.

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1 Dec 2023 14:25

Kochie – Inflation heading in the right direction

Written by David Koch

Kochie shares his latest financial insights and thoughts with Compare the Market.

Young women with credit card travel insurance on holiday

1 Dec 2023 08:16

A third of Aussies aren’t travelling anywhere this summer break

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Warren Duke

It seems inflation and a crumbling Aussie dollar have dampened people’s post-pandemic wanderlust, with a third of Aussies reportedly not going anywhere these summer holidays.

30 Nov 2023 10:00

It’s all pocket change (for kids)

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by David Koch

Recent Compare the Market research shows that over a third of parents who deem their child to be of pocket money age (35.8%) get pocket money.

House with Christmas lights

29 Nov 2023 09:19

Energy crisis dims light on Christmas as two-thirds of Aussies plan cutbacks to save money

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

Around 18.7% of Aussies will ditch Christmas lights completely this year.

angry old man upset that he fell for a phishing scam

28 Nov 2023 09:41

‘Worrying epidemic’: More than a third of Aussies scammed – The ones catching us out

Written by Phillip Portman

Email, phone call, text message and online shopping scams were the most likely to catch Australians out, according to the latest data.

27 Nov 2023 08:30

The cheapest days to fly in December as Aussies gear up for Xmas holidays

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Compare the Market has analysed the cheapest single one-way flights from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne in December 2023

24 Nov 2023 13:20

The best property forecast for the year + energy prices

Written by David Koch

Kochie shares his latest financial insights and thoughts with Compare the Market.

23 Nov 2023 02:40

The little-known rewards that could help you claw back cash

Written by Phillip Portman

Insurers, energy retailers and telcos currently offer a variety of rewards to new and existing customers.

Cat and dog running in grass

22 Nov 2023 08:30

Compare the Market reveals the most common pet names 2023 – Did your pet make the list?

Written by Noémi Hadnagy

Compare the Market has analysed the most common pet names from their pet insurance search tool, with Luna claiming top spot for both cat and dog owners.