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bill shock woman financially stressed

24 Dec 2024 10:07

Shock difference between insurance quote prices revealed

Written by Sarah Orr, reviewed by David Koch

The quarterly index draws upon hundreds of quote search results to understand the average cost of insurance.

Woman reading bills in front of laptop and calulator

19 Dec 2024 13:00

The discount catch that could sting Australians at renewal time

Written by Henry Man, reviewed by David Koch

Australians who locked in cheaper insurance premiums could be in for a shock when their new customer discounts expire, according to new analysis from Compare the Market.

Woman getting storm update during blackout

16 Dec 2024 08:00

Don’t wait for a power cut – What to do now to prepare for blackout season

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

A perfect storm of factors can lead to a blackout, but there are ways to prepare.

13 Dec 2024 10:21

Aussies set for frugal 2025, with ¾ planning spending bans

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Australians are looking to tighten their spending in 2025.

Australian New Year Resolutions for 2024

13 Dec 2024 10:04

Year of the health kick: Australia’s top 2025 New Year’s Resolutions revealed

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

The research found that 45.9% of Australians vowed to live a healthier lifestyle in 2025.

13 Dec 2024 09:00

New South Wales crowned the mould capital of Australia

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

One in five people from New South Wales surveyed have experienced mould in their home in the last 12 months.

12 Dec 2024 15:03

‘Thanks, but no thanks’: Research reveals Australia’s worst regifters at Christmas

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

One in five Australians regift their unwanted presents over the holiday period.

woman with stolen package

12 Dec 2024 11:05

Nearly half of Australians experience online delivery issues, but who covers lost or damaged packages?

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Parcels that are stolen or damaged may not be covered by your contents insurance policy.

11 Dec 2024 10:37

‘Throwing money away’: Health insurance warning to millions of Aussies as D-day approaches

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Many of the country’s leading health insurers reset their extras benefit limits at the start of the New Year.

10 Dec 2024 13:30

David Koch on how to get a rate cut for Christmas

Written by Sarah Orr, reviewed by David Koch

Rates have officially been left on hold for December, but David Koch says there are deals available.

9 Dec 2024 11:43

‘More increases are imminent’: Why Australians should prepare for a health insurance hike in 2025

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

We should expect an announcement on how much premiums are changing anywhere from December to March of next year.

Man putting Christmas lights up

2 Dec 2024 09:36

Christmas plunged into darkness as Aussies plan to cut X-mas lights to save money

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

Many Aussies will change their energy consumption habits over Christmas.