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Stephen Zeller

As our General Manager of Money, Stephen Zeller is Compare the Market’s resident expert in everything banking. With more than 30 years’ experience in the financial services industry, Stephen knows that knowledge is power when it comes to one’s finances, and is passionate about helping Australians find the best products possible.

Stephen has more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, and is an Allied Member of the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) and helps review general insurance content on Compare the Market to ensure it accurately breaks down complex insurance topics.

Stories by Stephen Zeller

Man reporting credit card fraud to bank

30 Oct 2023 14:56

The home loan feature that could save you thousands in interest

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Offset accounts could help mortgage holders pay down the principal on their loan faster.

couple worried that they have fallen for an energy scam

13 Sep 2023 11:27

Australia’s financial fears laid bare as risk of recession looms

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

The cost of groceries, energy and fuel are the bills that Australians believe will cause the most pain in the next year.

Young couple looking at bills worriedly

31 Jul 2023 08:42

Financial stress leaves mortgagees and renters to look for new places to live

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

The latest research from Compare the Market found that 5.5% of mortgagees surveyed are preparing to sell their house due to pressures from rate rises

woman getting financial advice online

25 Jul 2023 13:34

A third of Aussies turning to social media to help make financial decisions, new Compare the Market report finds

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Results from the Household Budget Barometer show that an increasing number of people turn to the web for financial advice.

person calculating home loan repayments

19 Jul 2023 10:57

Over half of mortgage holders would consider moving to a challenger bank

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

The latest research from Compare the Market found that more than half (54.6%) of mortgage holders would consider switching to a challenger bank if offered a better rate

4 Jul 2023 14:35

Borrowers spared another rate rise but relief could be short-lived, experts warn

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Borrowers groaning under the weight of engorged repayments have been spared a rate rise this month, but experts warn it's not time to be complacent with future hikes predicted.

couple saving money amid cost-of-living crisis

6 Jun 2023 14:33

RBA thumps homeowners with another 25 basis point increase

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

The RBA has lifted interest rates by another 25 basis points.

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.

australian man saving his tax return

2 May 2023 14:40

‘Necessary evil’: RBA moves again almost a year to the day since the hikes started

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

It comes as Compare the Market’s latest survey revealed almost half of Australians aren’t equipped or ready to go into a recession.

couple looking at mortgage

28 Apr 2023 10:17

Mortgage borrowing power: ‘Completely obliterated’

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Compare the Market warns that borrowing power could plummet even further in the coming months.

Mortgage borrowing power: ‘Completely obliterated’

4 Apr 2023 15:26

Mortgage borrowing power: ‘Completely obliterated’

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Borrowing power has plunged more than $200,000 for some Australians but are being warned it could plummet even further in the coming months.

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