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Natasha Innes

Natasha Innes is a Media and Communications Advisor at Compare The Market. Natasha joins us after working as a journalist at the Courier Mail and Seven News. She graduated from Queensland University of Technology with a dual degree in Business and Journalism majoring in Public Relations.

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Stories by Natasha Innes

David Koch at Compare the Market

25 Jul 2024 11:35

Borrowing power to tumble by $25,000 if RBA hikes rates

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

Aspiring homeowners could face another setback if a forecast 0.25% rate rise is passed on, with borrowing power estimated to shrink by up to $25,000 for couples on average salaries.

Couple filing tax return and looking over the Medicare Levy

25 Jul 2024 11:32

Tax time crunch: Almost ½ of Aussies to stash tax savings

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

One in five Aussies will use any tax return refund to pay off debt this year, with new research from Compare the Market showing the decision could end up saving them thousands more in extra interest repayments.

25 Jul 2024 11:04

Aussies losing sleep and anxious over money stress, study shows

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

A shocking number of Aussies have lost sleep, battled anxiety, or experienced depression due to rising living costs according to new research from Compare the Market that shows young people are among the most vulnerable.  

koch

25 Jun 2024 08:32

Till debt do us part: David Koch on why money is ruining our relationships

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

The Compare the Market Economic Director weighs in on startling new research showing ¾ people are having relationship issues due to money worries.

David Koch at Compare the Market

25 Jun 2024 08:26

Is keeping up with the Kardashians sending us broke?

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

David Koch weighs in on the 'scary' cost-of-living mistake young Aussies keep on making.

home loan borrowing power calculator

25 Jun 2024 08:15

Tax cuts expected $47,000 boost to borrowing power

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

Aspiring home buyer’s borrowing capacity could increase by up to $47,000, thanks to the incoming stage-three tax cuts, according to new analysis by Compare the Market.

David Koch at Compare the Market

18 Jun 2024 14:38

Saving jobs vs getting inflation down: Kochie weighs in as the RBA keeps the cash rate on hold

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

It seems homeowners’ cries for a rate cut fell on deaf ears as the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept the cash rate on hold at Tuesday’s Board meeting.Despite the EU and Canadian central banks cutting their cash rate by...

koch

6 Jun 2024 08:51

How to turn pocket money into $50K

Written by Natasha Innes

The average Australian kid is getting $26 per week* in pocket money but Compare the Market Economic Director David Koch said parents could turn this into $50,000 by the time they turn 21 with one simple trick.

paying lump sum home loan

30 May 2024 13:45

The career move that could cost you your home loan

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

Job hoppers who forged the ‘great resignation’ have been warned that too many career changes could put their home loan applications at risk.

mortgage broker home loan contract

28 May 2024 11:14

The home loans hack that could save you tens of thousands

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

Australian homeowners could save tens of thousands of dollars and pay off their loan faster by making a small change to their repayments. 

Grandparents with funeral insurance play with grandson

28 May 2024 07:29

Bank of Grandma and Grandad keeping young families afloat

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

Baby boomers are often blamed for today’s inflated house prices but they’re the unsung heroes of today’s cost-of-living crisis – helping their offspring carry the cost of childcare, clothes and essentials, according to new Compare the Market research.

businesswoman considering investing in property

28 May 2024 06:59

Where a mortgage in Australia costs less than the median rent

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Andrew Winter

Owning and buying a property could now be more affordable than the median price of rent in a number of Australian suburbs, after the national median surpassed $600 a week.

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