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3 May 2024 09:00

Need for speed costing drivers the most, as Queensland crowned speed capital of Australia

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Ahead of National Road Safety Week, Compare the Market data has revealed one in ten drivers have received a speeding fine in the past 12 months.

a man sitting in his office looking at expensive car bills on his computer

29 Apr 2024 08:43

Mind the gap. With health insurance premiums rising, don’t get stung by the little-known rule

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Steven Spicer

Some people end up with high out-of-pocket costs because a little-known rule catches them out.

woman at the dentist on oral health day

29 Apr 2024 08:32

Nothing to smile about – Alarming new research reveals Aussies are neglecting oral hygiene

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

A staggering number of Australians aren’t seeing their dentist regularly.

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19 Apr 2024 09:42

Kochie’s 13 Swift Ways to Save

Written by David Koch

Kochie is a self-proclaimed Swiftie and these are his Taylor Swift-inspired ways to save.

18 Apr 2024 13:34

Buying off the plan: What you need to know

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Andrew Winter

Supply chain disruptions and rising material costs have sent a plethora of building companies bust – so is buying off the plan still safe?

Friends watching TV on an energy efficient appliance

12 Apr 2024 15:57

REVEALED: 4 in 5 Aussies could be paying too much for energy because of this habit

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

Some Australians may not even realise they’re paying too much for their energy.

11 Apr 2024 13:47

2 in 5 drivers risking hundreds in fines with dangerous behaviour behind the wheel

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

44% of Australian drivers admit that mobile phone and seatbelt detection cameras don’t deter them from dangerous driving behaviour.

11 Apr 2024 10:24

Home loans 101 – Your mortgage questions answered

Written by David Koch

Kochie answers mortgage questions for Compare the Market.

11 Apr 2024 08:23

To fix or not to fix your home loan? David Koch weighs in

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

The tide is turning on fixed rates with a growing number of lenders announcing reduced rates for fixed term loans.

8 Apr 2024 14:54

Inflation comes in better than expected + the Swiftie Effect

Written by David Koch

David Koch gives his thoughts on the financial news of the week that was.

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8 Apr 2024 13:27

The one move that could increase your borrowing power by $71,000

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

Aspiring first home buyers could improve their borrowing power by $71,000 by getting rid of their credit card.

5 Apr 2024 10:35

Aussies put brakes on car cover as premium costs accelerate

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by David Koch

Compare the Market research has found that 17.4% said they ditched cover due to rising premiums, not seeing the value in cover or their vehicle not being worth enough.