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22 Jul 2024 08:41

Shock difference between EV and petrol car running costs revealed

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by David Koch

 Australian motorists could save thousands of dollars on running costs and loan repayments by making their next car purchase electric, according to new research from Compare the Market.

10 Jul 2024 08:06

The simple way to reduce your home insurance premium

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Compare the Market crunched some numbers and found that, in one scenario, upping the excess on home insurance was able to save a homeowner 13.99% off their annual premium

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8 Jul 2024 09:44

Let sleeping dogs lie in – alarming number of Aussies share their bed with pets

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Compare the Market research found that one in two pet owners let their pet cat or dog sleep in bed with them.

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2 Jul 2024 08:18

Holidays still causing people debt-lag

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by David Koch

Compare the Market research has found that as many as one in five will pay for their next holiday with a credit card, personal loan or Buy Now Pay Later scheme.

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25 Jun 2024 08:32

Till debt do us part: David Koch on why money is ruining our relationships

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

The Compare the Market Economic Director weighs in on startling new research showing ¾ people are having relationship issues due to money worries.

David Koch at Compare the Market

25 Jun 2024 08:26

Is keeping up with the Kardashians sending us broke?

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

David Koch weighs in on the 'scary' cost-of-living mistake young Aussies keep on making.

25 Jun 2024 08:15

Tax cuts expected $47,000 boost to borrowing power

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

Aspiring home buyer’s borrowing capacity could increase by up to $47,000, thanks to the incoming stage-three tax cuts, according to new analysis by Compare the Market.

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20 Jun 2024 10:23

Back to black: How your car colour could be driving up your premium

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by David Koch

According to new analysis from Compare the Market, motorists could be slugged with higher car insurance premiums based on the colour of their car.

David Koch at Compare the Market

18 Jun 2024 14:38

Saving jobs vs getting inflation down: Kochie weighs in as the RBA keeps the cash rate on hold

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

It seems homeowners’ cries for a rate cut fell on deaf ears as the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept the cash rate on hold at Tuesday’s Board meeting.Despite the EU and Canadian central banks cutting their cash rate by...

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11 Jun 2024 10:13

Australia’s favourite international snow sports destinations revealed

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Japan has peaked as Australia’s favourite snow sports destination, according to Compare the Market

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6 Jun 2024 08:51

How to turn pocket money into $50K

Written by Natasha Innes

The average Australian kid is getting $26 per week* in pocket money but Compare the Market Economic Director David Koch said parents could turn this into $50,000 by the time they turn 21 with one simple trick.

David Koch at Compare the Market

31 May 2024 08:38

‘Enough is enough’: Compare the Market backs calls to stop loyal customers being slugged with higher prices

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

Compare the Market’s Economic Director David Koch said enough was enough when it comes to the reported loyalty tax in the insurance and banking industries.