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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

australian man cooling down with a fan

11 Jan 2023 11:10

Air-cons vs fans: The cost of keeping cool in QLD this summer

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Compare the Market researches whether families can save energy this summer by using fans.

11 Jan 2023 10:14

The annual leave hack you must know before planning 2023 holidays

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Chris Ford

New research reveals you could more than double your days off this year. FIND OUT HOW

top new years resolutions 2023

22 Dec 2022 11:01

Aussies set for a thrifty New Year as survey reveals nation’s top resolutions

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Saving more money is a top goal for many Aussies in 2023.

woman filling car with petrol

9 Dec 2022 15:09

The cheapest places to fill up in Greater Brisbane as we head into the festive period

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

New research showing there’s a 23 cents per litre difference between the most affordable and most expensive fuel across Greater Brisbane

man saving on energy bills in summer

9 Dec 2022 14:05

Learn how you could save hundreds on your energy bill

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Chris Ford

Compare the Market's top tips for saving energy in summer.

Australian woman unhappy with christmas present

30 Nov 2022 08:19

From regifting to Xmas lunch with the in-laws: new survey reveals Australia’s Scroogiest behaviour

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

It’s beginning to look a lot like a Grinchy Christmas, with a new Compare the Market survey revealing Australia’s Scroogiest behaviour.

man filling car with petrol

14 Nov 2022 11:16

Weekly petrol spend jumps nearly 200% in a year, new survey shows

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Australians are forking out around $50 more per week at the bowser now than they were last year

man who has been scammed

7 Nov 2022 14:29

Aussies scammed an average of $6k – new survey reveals the scams bamboozling us

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Scammers don’t discriminate against whose money or information they try to steal.

man filling his car with fuel after petrol price hike

25 Oct 2022 16:07

‘Fill up now’: Fresh blow to motorists as new fuel cycle sees petrol prices soar past $2.10 a litre in capital cities

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Using apps like Compare the Market’s Simples Fuel App is an easy way to compare fuel prices in your area.

Young couple looking at bills worriedly

4 Oct 2022 13:47

RBA lifts cash rate for sixth consecutive month

Written by Chris Ford, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

A 25 basis point increase has been confirmed, following October’s Board meeting.

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