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pets at easter

28 Mar 2024 14:40

The tasty treats that could turn your Easter into a dog’s breakfast

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

They're sweet for humans, but could be extremely harmful for pets.

28 Mar 2024 14:35

Heading away for Easter? Here’s how petrol prices are tracking for the long

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Prices may not be as high at the bowser this year.

couple comparing health insurance in australia

26 Mar 2024 15:46

Health insurance D-Day is fast approaching, but more than half with private health don’t know how much their premiums will rise

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Steven Spicer

More than half of those with private health don’t know if their premiums could increase on 1 April.

woman shopping for cheap groceries in Australia

26 Mar 2024 09:25

Cost of living crunch continues to take a bite out of the shopping trolley

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Phillip Portman

The latest research from Compare the Market has revealed that on average, Aussies are spending $193 on their weekly grocery haul.

26 Mar 2024 08:36

Due diligence down the drain: 30% of Aussies don’t do any checks before buying property

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Andrew Winter

Homebuyers are risking tens of thousands of dollars in repair bills by skipping vital checks and inspections, according to Compare the Market property expert Andrew Winter who has called for greater transparency.

19 Mar 2024 13:30

New escape route from ‘mortgage prison’ could soon be unlocked

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

With the Reserve Bank keeping the cash rate on hold, mortgage holders could find a new escape route from 'mortgage prison' if they hold on a little bit longer.

customers notice vdo has increased on electricity bill

19 Mar 2024 10:00

‘What we’ve been waiting for’: Energy regulator forecasts decrease in electricity prices from 1 July, but not everyone is a winner

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

The Australian Energy Regulatory has released it's draft determination for energy prices for 2024-25, but not everyone is a winner.

14 Mar 2024 15:56

The cheapest days to hop on a plane to see family this Easter

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Catriona Rowntree

Compare the Market has analysed the cheapest single one-way flights from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne and found that the cheapest flights this Easter period.

13 Mar 2024 10:23

Australian economy staggering along + how to fight the increase in private health insurance premiums

Written by David Koch

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

Family reviewing their standing offer electricity bills

13 Mar 2024 10:12

More than 1 in 5 Aussies may be missing out on savings by sticking with the same health insurer

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Steven Spicer

Nearly four out of five Aussies with private health cover would switch providers if it meant lower premiums

family saving money

13 Mar 2024 10:03

The health insurance hack to ‘turn back time’ on rate hikes

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

David Koch says there's a way to delay paying the health insurance premium hikes.

Couple moving into new home

12 Mar 2024 10:33

‘Property paralysis’: how our aversion to downsizing could be holding us back

Written by David Koch

Every year millions of dollars are spent on renovations and we pour hours into repairs and maintenance.