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Apr
29
2024

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

Compare the Market is warning Australians with private health insurance to pay careful attention to their fund’s no-gap schemes and agreement hospitals or risk being left with large bills for their health treatment. The fresh warning comes as millions of Australians were hit with higher hospital cover premiums on 1 April. Compare the Market’s General […]

Apr
29
2024

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

Dental drills, tooth decay, overbites, halitosis, and dentures—these words are enough to make your skin crawl, but alarmingly, new research from Compare the Market reveals that a staggering number of Australians aren’t seeing their dentist regularly. In fact, the latest statistics reveal that 30.8% of Australian adults surveyed haven’t seen their dentist in more than a year.* […]

Apr
18
2024

Buying off the plan: What you need to know

Supply chain disruptions and rising material costs have sent a plethora of building companies bust – so is buying off the plan still safe? According to Compare the Market Property Expert Andrew Winter, off the plan investments will always have a level of risk involved, but there are ways to minimise it. This comes as the Queensland government plans to deliver almost 900,000 new homes to the southeast corner by 2046, and the New South Wales government has […]

Apr
12
2024

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

While soaring energy prices have been a major burden to the household budget over the last couple of years, new research from Compare the Market reveals that 4 in 5 Aussie households could be missing out on savings by sticking with the same gas or electricity retailer.* In fact, 79.45% of Australians surveyed said they […]

Apr
11
2024

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

They’re designed to keep our roads safe, but alarming new research from Compare the Market has found that as many as two in five drivers say mobile and seatbelt detection cameras have not deterred them from risky driving behaviour. With children returning to school and our roads busier than ever, Compare the Market is urging […]

Apr
11
2024

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

The tide is turning on fixed rates with a growing number of lenders announcing reduced rates for fixed term loans. But Compare the Market Economic Director David Koch has warned borrowers who lock in a rate now could find themselves worse off if the RBA decides to reduce the cash rate later in the year. […]

Apr
08
2024

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

Aspiring first home buyers could improve their borrowing power by $71,000 by getting rid of their credit card. Compare the Market Economic Director David Koch said many house hunter hopefuls are unaware of the how detrimental having credit cards can be to their borrowing power. “There’s a misconception that the bank will just simply subtract […]

Apr
05
2024

Aussies put brakes on car cover as premium costs accelerate

Owning and maintaining a car can be one of the biggest contributors to the household bill, but according to new research from Compare the Market, 17.4% of drivers surveyed have ditched comprehensive car insurance in the last 12 months.* According to the research, Aussie drivers aren’t protecting their cars with comprehensive policies due to higher […]

Mar
28
2024

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

Easter may be the sweetest time of year for humans, but Compare the Market is warning families to be extra careful with their chocolate and goodies around cats and dogs, which can face an increased risk of illness during this period. The Easter long weekend is one of the busiest times for vets and emergency […]

Mar
28
2024

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

Australian motorists may have something extra to celebrate this Easter, with most of the country set to dodge the usual long weekend petrol price hike at the bowser. However, Compare the Market warns that there are still dramatic price differences across our major cities, noting that there’s real value in doing your research if you’re […]

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