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Megan Birot

Megan is an authority in the Australian consumer space and is passionate about helping people score the best deals on products and services they rely on. She’s also our resident pet insurance expert and business insurance pundit. Megan has previously featured on national media including 9 News and 7 News.

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Stories by Megan Birot

6 Jun 2023 14:31

RBA rate rise June 2023: Banks pass on 25 basis point increase

Written by Megan Birot, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Here's how banks are responding to the June RBA rate rise announcement.

couple cutting back on essentials

2 May 2023 15:04

RBA rate rise May 2023: The banks passing on the 25 basis point increase

Written by Megan Birot, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Here's how the banks are reacting to May's RBA rate rise announcement.

couple cutting back on essentials

4 Apr 2023 14:50

RBA holds cash rate in April 2023: Reprieve for homeowners

Written by Megan Birot, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Here's are how banks are responding to the RBA's latest rate rise announcement.

18 Jul 2019 09:03

Living with diabetes: ‘I’ve literally been asked, ‘why aren’t you fat?’

Written by Megan Birot

Every five minutes an Aussie is diagnosed with diabetes. To coincide with National Diabetes Week, we spoke to Melanie Clarke about the reality of living with diabetes for almost 20 years.

11 Jun 2019 08:37

Health insurance in your 20s? Two different outlooks from young Aussies

Written by Megan Birot

Taking out health insurance might not seem like a priority when you’re young and healthy, so we've asked two young Aussies to share their different perspectives on the value of health cover in your 20s.

20 May 2019 09:14

9 in 10 Aussies more likely to buy Aussie goods

Written by Megan Birot

In a time where over three-quarters of the goods in our shopping trolleys are made overseas, Aussies are increasingly looking to buy Australian-made products. So, what are the benefits home-grown?

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9 Apr 2019 11:35

To buy a mobile phone outright or on a plan?

Written by Megan Birot

We all enjoy the feeling of buying a new phone. But don't let your excitement get in the way of savings. So, is it better to buy a phone outright or on a plan? Find out here.

27 Mar 2019 08:35

What are your rights in case of defects in your apartment?

Written by Megan Birot

Rising demand and fast turnaround of owning apartment buildings are causing a surge in defects. This is leaving owners of strata titles wondering what protections are in place.

12 Mar 2019 09:19

Why Aussies are home staging in a slowing market

Written by Megan Birot

Faced with a slowing property market, Aussies are staging their homes to attract more buyers & higher sale prices. Discover more, including cheap styling hacks.

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