After years of power bill pain, relief could finally be on the way with Australia’s safety net, DMO and VDO electricity prices forecast to fall in some jurisdictions for the first time in six years. New analysis from Compare the Market shows those benchmarks generally trended down into 2021-22, before surging as the war...

Those three rate hikes could add $4128 to repayments over a year.

Aspiring buyers may have to save more, or rein in their budget, as cash rate hikes put the squeeze on borrowing power.

Many Aussies will embrace the technology as part of their everyday lives in 2026.

Almost 2.5 million Australian households are paying more than they need to for their electricity because they are at or above default offers, according to latest data from the ACCC. The new Electricity Market Inquiry shows that someone...

Aussies could be forking out even more for common household bills this year, but there are still ways to save.

A quarter of Australians said they would likely miss the sale this year to save money.

T’was the night before Christmas, and all through the nation, not a cash rate was stirring, in the war against inflation.Australians have been robbed of rate relief ahead of the busy holiday spending season, as the Reserve Bank clamps down...

The top names for cats and dogs have been revealed.

Rain, hail or shine, shoppers can now enjoy a live weather check from some the world’s furriest meteorologists.

And while there is still a chance the RBA could drop rates in December, Mr Koch said that was highly unlikely based on last month’s CPI numbers.

Compare the Market’s 2025 Household Budget Barometer found many have given up, delayed or cut back on crucial health check-ups and appointments due to costs.