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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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24 Sep 2024 14:30

Lenders drop rates despite cash rate hold

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

With rates still on hold, Compare the Market's David Koch says savvy refinancers could create their own rate cut.

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23 Sep 2024 11:31

How parking in a garage can save you money

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Compare the Market research in one instance has found a saving of 5.71% off the quoted policy premium by parking the car in a garage, as opposed to parking on the street.

19 Sep 2024 11:15

Australia’s most frugal state revealed as households make switch to generic brands

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Western Australia is the country’s most frugal state when it comes to finding a bargain at the supermarket

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6 Sep 2024 10:37

David Koch on why Australia might be in a financial literacy emergency

Written by David Koch, reviewed by Natasha Innes

Shocking new data revealed 95% of Aussies think the school curriculum needs an overhaul.

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6 Sep 2024 09:54

Should I pay LMI or keep saving for a 20% deposit? David Koch weighs in

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

Saving for a deposit can be a major challenge for aspiring homebuyers, with a 20% contribution now more than $230,000 for a median dwelling in Sydney and $168,000 for a median dwelling in Brisbane. 

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6 Sep 2024 09:00

Cost of airport snacks fly sky high

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Research from Compare the Market found that across 10 items, there was almost a 100% markup on prices for items bought at a domestic airport terminal versus a supermarket

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5 Sep 2024 15:51

From gambling addictions to hidden bank accounts – Australia’s dirty money secrets exposed

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

Many Australians are lying to their loved ones about their finances.

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5 Sep 2024 14:45

1 in 10 Aussies have no money in their emergency fund, new survey finds

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

The cost-of-living crisis is impacting our ability to save, recent research shows.

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5 Sep 2024 09:00

Over a third of drivers could be paying too much by auto-renewing their insurance

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Compare the Market research found that 36.3% of drivers let their last car insurance policy auto-renew

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5 Sep 2024 07:20

Almost a 1/3 of Aussies learn finance from the internet or social media

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

You can't believe everything you read on the internet or scroll past on TikTok – but according to a recent Compare the Market survey that’s where 29% of adult Australians are learning about finance.

5 Sep 2024 07:14

YES in My Backyard: Why medium density is our destiny

Written by Andrew Winter, reviewed by Natasha Innes

Medium density housing could be the key to resolving Australia’s housing crisis, according to Compare the Market property expert, Andrew Winter.

4 Sep 2024 08:12

Almost a third of policyholders are guessing how much their items are worth

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Compare the Market research has found that almost a third of policyholders for home and/or contents insurance have guessed their sum insured value.