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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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EV charging

30 Aug 2024 09:00

Shock difference between EV and petrol car running costs revealed

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by David Koch

Motorists could save thousands of dollars on running costs and loan repayments by making their next car purchase electric according to Compare the Market research

23 Aug 2024 11:58

It’s written in the stars: The most common star signs for dogs

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

It’s Capricorn dogs that rule the house, based on data from Compare the Market’s pet insurance search tool

21 Aug 2024 09:26

The little black box that could save you money: How installing dashcams could reduce your car insurance premiums

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by David Koch

Dashcams could be the little known way that people could be saving on their car insurance premiums

Man holding a phone next to charging EV

21 Aug 2024 09:17

Purchase price still the major barrier to EV adoption

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Over a quarter of respondents said are also worried about the cost of insurance for their EV.

Businesswoman in airport lounge waiting for flight

21 Aug 2024 08:53

Travel delays the most bothersome for travellers

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

New research from Compare the Market has found that holidaymakers find delays as their biggest travel pet peeve.

7 Aug 2024 13:34

‘Cats’trology – The most common star signs for cats in Australia

Written by Noémi Hadnagy

It was Capricorn cats that turned out in ‘enor-meows’ numbers to take the crown.

6 Aug 2024 14:39

Cash rate on hold: Koch says borrowers need to get on front-book rates

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

David Koch reacts to the latest RBA announcement.

David Koch at Compare the Market

29 Jul 2024 11:13

David Koch on why the Reserve Bank should never hit the cash rate floor again

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

The Compare the Market Economic Director explains how an ultra-low cash rate impacts our economy.

David Koch at Compare the Market

25 Jul 2024 11:35

Borrowing power to tumble by $25,000 if RBA hikes rates

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

Aspiring homeowners could face another setback if a forecast 0.25% rate rise is passed on, with borrowing power estimated to shrink by up to $25,000 for couples on average salaries.

Couple filing tax return and looking over the Medicare Levy

25 Jul 2024 11:32

Tax time crunch: Almost ½ of Aussies to stash tax savings

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

One in five Aussies will use any tax return refund to pay off debt this year, with new research from Compare the Market showing the decision could end up saving them thousands more in extra interest repayments.

25 Jul 2024 11:04

Aussies losing sleep and anxious over money stress, study shows

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

A shocking number of Aussies have lost sleep, battled anxiety, or experienced depression due to rising living costs according to new research from Compare the Market that shows young people are among the most vulnerable.  

25 Jul 2024 09:03

Urgent plea for property price transparency to end the “Great Australian Scam”

Written by Sarah Orr, reviewed by Andrew Winter

Home buyers are being kept in the dark about property prices, with new research showing less than a third of property listings in Brisbane and Sydney give an indication of seller expectations.