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Henry Man

Henry is a professional communicator passionate about the intersection of technology and transportation. The former automotive journalist has a Bachelor of Communication/Journalism (with majors in Public Relations and Digital Media) from The University of Queensland.

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Australian cash and coins scattered

22 Dec 2025 07:51

Less spending, more savings: Financial pulse reveals Australians want to cut back in 2026

Written by Henry Man, reviewed by Chris Ford

Takeaway meals, dates and holidays are on the chopping block as Aussies look to ease cost-of-living pressures in in 2026.

boy playing with his dog at christmas

19 Dec 2025 09:19

Paws off the pudding: One-in-five Aussies to feed their pets risky Christmas foods

Written by Henry Man, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

 Pet owners have been warned not to let their festive feast turn into a dog’s breakfast, with new research from Compare the Market revealing one-in-five pet owners could unwittingly expose their animals to toxic Christmas treats.

woman using ev

9 Dec 2025 07:00

‘Just shocking’: EV insurance premiums hold steady as road user charge looms

Written by Henry Man, reviewed by David Koch

Compare the Market’s second hybrid and electric vehicle insurance index has revealed shocking quoted price differences between different car insurers, as the federal government considers an EV road user charge.

A couple choosing a property from a real estate window display

5 Dec 2025 07:00

“Buying blind”: The Great Australian Scam of 2026

Written by Henry Man, reviewed by Andrew Winter

Australian home buyers continue to be approaching the property market blind, with Compare the Market research finding almost two-thirds of house listings did not indicate any price.

Young family at the airport

26 Nov 2025 08:19

Revealed: The cheapest days to fly for 2025 Christmas and New Year holidays

Written by Henry Man, reviewed by Catriona Rowntree

Timing is everything if you're flying this December.

Woman holding hat walking in Malta

7 Nov 2025 07:00

Gastro spoils holiday plans for 1 in 4 Aussies, new study reveals

Written by Henry Man, reviewed by Catriona Rowntree

Aussies with the “travel bug” must be careful to avoid catching a bug while travelling, with new research from Compare the Market revealing 73% of holidaymakers have experienced illness or injury while on vacation.  

David Koch gestures while holding the Compare the Market 2025 Household Budget Barometer report

6 Nov 2025 07:00

Half of Australians have credit card debt, new report finds

Written by Henry Man, reviewed by David Koch

The Black Friday and Christmas shopping wave is upon us – but Australians continue to grow their money debt in credit cards, according to Compare the Market’s 2025 Household Budget Barometer report.

David Koch gesturing beside Andrew Winter at Compare the Market's 2025 Household Budget Barometer Q&A launch

5 Nov 2025 07:00

Australians’ not-so-secret property barrier to entry revealed

Written by Henry Man, reviewed by David Koch

More than three-in-four Australians plan to pass on property to their children, according to Compare the Market’s latest Household Budget Barometer report.

Nurse explaining to patient at reception holding a paper board and pen

3 Oct 2025 07:00

Bill shock: Australians’ biggest health “icks” exposed

Written by Henry Man, reviewed by David Koch

Unexpected health expenses have been dubbed the biggest pet peeve, with Compare the Market research revealing tooth aches, injuries and sudden illnesses also annoy.

Man driver gesturing

26 Sep 2025 07:00

Australian’s worst driving habits revealed amid the spring school holidays

Written by Henry Man, reviewed by Chris Ford

With the school holidays underway in some states, new Compare the Market research has uncovered Australian’s worst driving habit admissions.

Hand holding rolled-up cash

27 Aug 2025 07:00

Salary, savings and spending: Nearly half of Australians admit to money white lies

Written by Henry Man, reviewed by David Koch

They say “money talks” but many Australians have been less than honest about their spending habits and personal wealth according to new Compare the Market research showing almost half the nation has lied about money.

23 Jul 2025 06:00

Petrol vs hybrid vs electric cars: Staggering running cost savings revealed

Written by Henry Man, reviewed by David Koch

Motorists could save over a thousand dollars a year on car running costs and loan repayments by choosing an EV as their next car purchase, according to new analysis by Compare the Market.

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