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woman struggling with cost of living pressures

8 Mar 2023 09:47

Women more likely to feel the pain of cost-of-living pressure, new research shows

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Natasha Innes

More than 90% of women have been shocked by rising bills over the last three months, compared to 78.9% of men.

6 Mar 2023 15:58

Could falling property prices trap mortgage owners in negative equity prison?

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Compare the Market’s recent research revealed the generation most likely to fall into arrears is Gen Z,

italian greyhound at the vet

6 Mar 2023 14:00

The alternative ways you could lower your pet’s medical bills

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

There are ways to care for your pet without breaking the bank.

28 Feb 2023 11:20

Out-of-cycle electricity price hike to shock Aussies – how to know if you’re affected

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

EnergyAustralia will increase prices by up to 14.1% in some locations.

Real Estate Agent Commission

27 Feb 2023 10:26

Household savings tips for those who can’t borrow from the Bank of Mum and Dad

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

More than half of renters have been slapped with an increase in their rent over the last 12 months, impacting Aussies who are already doing it tough.

21 Feb 2023 11:55

Single Tax: Price hikes for not being in a relationship

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Chris Ford

If being single on Valentine’s Day didn’t suck enough, new research from Compare the Market shows just how much more singletons fork out compared to those in relationships.

couple reading electricity bill

20 Feb 2023 15:47

It’ll soon be easier to know if there’s a better deal from your energy retailer

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

Retailers will soon be required to let customers know if they can offer a cheaper energy plan.

15 Feb 2023 08:00

Household bills causing fights for a quarter of Aussies, new research shows

Written by Phillip Portman

Many Aussies are arguing with the people they live with over the rising cost of household bills.

friends in share house after rents increased

13 Feb 2023 15:48

Why the latest rate rise could be bad news for renters

Written by Phillip Portman

More than half of renters have seen their rent increase in the past 12 months, according to Compare the Market.

13 Feb 2023 11:20

Australia’s road rage hotspots revealed as two-thirds of Aussies witness fury on the freeways

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Compare the Market's latest survey reveals which Aussie state is the worst for road rage.

woman stuck overseas with no travel insurance

8 Feb 2023 12:00

Heading overseas? Travel insurance won’t always cover natural disasters, experts warn

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Not all policies are equal when it comes to natural disasters.

8 Feb 2023 07:30

10.5 million Aussies admit to wasting thousands a year amid worsening cost-of-living crisis

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

More than half of Aussies admit to wasting money regularly, new Compare the Market data shows