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Chris Ford

Chris juggles his finances like he does with his two children - googling what to do! After studying Journalism at University of Queensland, work took Chris to Europe and then Sydney before returning ‘home’ to the Sunshine State with his young family. Always up for a chat and a coffee!

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Stories by Chris Ford

couple saving money amid cost-of-living crisis

28 Jun 2023 14:18

Compare the Market’s new Household Budget Barometer reveals the true impact of cost-of-living crisis

Written by Chris Ford

A new report from Compare the Market shows that 61% of Australian households are only just getting by as prices soar across the board.

woman filling car with petrol

9 Jun 2023 08:40

Fuel prices soar past $2/litre in major cities as long weekend approaches

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

There are still ways to nab a bargain if you’re planning on heading away for the King’s Birthday long weekend

26 May 2023 11:45

How the Bank of Mum and Dad can cash in over $15,000 a year

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Chris Ford

Rising rent and the climbing cost of living are eating into the savings of aspiring first-home buyers, leaving many to rely on the Bank of Mum and Dad to supercharge their savings ability. 

family watching tv they received on the environment appliance offer

15 May 2023 10:04

1 in 5 Australians cancelling streaming services to save money

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Chris Ford

Latest research from Compare the Market found that 20.4% of Australians are turning to streaming service cancellation as a way to reduce household costs

Zoomers spending their money

27 Apr 2023 16:30

New research reveals Zoomers are the worst for wasting money

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Chris Ford

Gen Z are the worst for spending money, but 20% of them haven’t shopped around to save.

woman filling car with petrol easter long weekend

28 Mar 2023 10:40

Motorists warned to expect an Easter fuel price spike

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Aussies may feel the sting at the bowser over the Easter long weekend.

21 Feb 2023 11:55

Single Tax: Price hikes for not being in a relationship

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Chris Ford

If being single on Valentine’s Day didn’t suck enough, new research from Compare the Market shows just how much more singletons fork out compared to those in relationships.

woman wasting money at atm

8 Feb 2023 07:30

10.5 million Aussies admit to wasting thousands a year amid worsening cost-of-living crisis

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

More than half of Aussies admit to wasting money regularly, new Compare the Market data shows

women wasting money

31 Jan 2023 10:45

More than 11 million Aussies are spending money on things they don’t need

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Nearly 60% of Australians are needlessly spending money, Compare the Market research shows.

woman shopping for cheap groceries in Australia

30 Jan 2023 16:17

Grocery prices soar 8.5% in six months, new research shows

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

An analysis of 44 everyday grocery essentials found prices have increased by an average of 8.5% in just six months.

petrol prices for australia day as woman fills up car

25 Jan 2023 13:03

Avoid a long weekend sting at the bowser as fuel prices jump past $2.10/litre

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Fuel prices are starting to increase, new Compare the Market research shows.

Meerkat motivationals

23 Jan 2023 09:39

Wake up to Waste: Compare the Market launches new ‘Meerkat Motivationals’ campaign as Australians experience cost of living crisis

Written by Chris Ford

Compare the Market's new campaign encourages Australians to ‘wake up to waste’.

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