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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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paying lump sum home loan

30 May 2024 13:45

The career move that could cost you your home loan

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

Job hoppers who forged the ‘great resignation’ have been warned that too many career changes could put their home loan applications at risk.

Kochie at Compare the Market

29 May 2024 08:37

Kochie’s Money Digest: Essential steps to ease into retirement + Money causing relationship issues

Written by David Koch

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

mortgage broker home loan contract

28 May 2024 11:14

The home loans hack that could save you tens of thousands

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

Australian homeowners could save tens of thousands of dollars and pay off their loan faster by making a small change to their repayments. 

Grandparents with funeral insurance play with grandson

28 May 2024 07:29

Bank of Grandma and Grandad keeping young families afloat

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

Baby boomers are often blamed for today’s inflated house prices but they’re the unsung heroes of today’s cost-of-living crisis – helping their offspring carry the cost of childcare, clothes and essentials, according to new Compare the Market research.

businesswoman considering investing in property

28 May 2024 06:59

Where a mortgage in Australia costs less than the median rent

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Andrew Winter

Owning and buying a property could now be more affordable than the median price of rent in a number of Australian suburbs, after the national median surpassed $600 a week.

A cat being held by a student veterinarian while another veterinarian bandages its paw

27 May 2024 11:16

2 in 5 pet owners neglected vet check-up in the past 12 months

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Recent Compare the Market research has found that 39.2% of pet owners had not taken their pet to a vet in the past 12 months.

David Koch at Compare the Market

23 May 2024 10:42

Kochie’s sad, bad and gloomy economic survival guide

Written by David Koch

It could be a while before the RBA reduces the cash rate, but that doesn’t mean you have to suffer.

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.

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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.