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David Koch at Compare the Market

20 May 2024 13:38

Kochie’s Money Digest: The global boom in solar energy… it is worth chasing?

Written by David Koch

Kochie shares his latest financial insights and thoughts with Compare the Market..

A young man installing security camera to help secure his home against burglary

14 May 2024 15:50

Aussies installing security cameras and sensors as youth crime crisis rages on

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

More than 41% of households have taken precautions within the last 12 months to safeguard their property against youth crimes.

Kochie at Compare the Market

14 May 2024 08:13

Kochie’s Money Digest: Cost of living and interest rates are worrying homeowners

Written by David Koch

Kochie's recap of the financial week that was..

David Koch, Compare the Market's Economic Director

10 May 2024 14:19

‘It is tougher for this generation’: Kochie on why more young Australians are in need of financial support

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

More than half of Gen Z (51%) and almost a third of Millennials (31%) had asked their families for help with money during the past 12 months.

bills groceries and house costs

10 May 2024 14:09

Battle of the generations: Baby Boomers had it easier when it comes to home ownership

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

The average loan size in Australia was $67,700 back in the 90s, and now it's $593,000.

Man reporting credit card fraud to bank

10 May 2024 13:52

The home loan feature that could save you thousands in interest

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Offset accounts could help mortgage holders pay down the principal on their loan faster.

David Koch Compare the Market

10 May 2024 13:47

‘Nearly twice the price’: Shock difference between grocery baskets

Written by Sarah Orr

David Koch said that was a huge saving for households battling the rising cost of living.

10 May 2024 13:40

Meerkats Aleksandr and Sergei shining a light on energy bill savings in Compare the Market’s latest campaign

Written by Phillip Portman

Aleksandr and Sergei are helping Aussies lower their energy bills.

8 May 2024 09:00

Australia’s biggest driver pet peeve revealed

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Compare the Market research has revealed that tailgating is the number one pet peeve of Australian drivers.

David Koch at Compare the Market

7 May 2024 14:30

Cash rate remains on hold despite hot inflation

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

The RBA has left rates on hold this month. Here's what it means for homeowners.

Kochie at Compare the Market

7 May 2024 14:08

‘Fight tooth and nail’: David Koch’s message to struggling homeowners

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

Compare the Market Economic Director David Koch said this is the domino effect following the fixed rate cliff.

man paying off credit card debt holding head

6 May 2024 17:01

More than a quarter of Aussies with HECs see home loan borrowing power slashed as debt grows

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

Alarming new research from Compare the Market has revealed the significant impact growing HECS debts are having on the lifestyle of Australians.