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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

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.

australian couple without solar comparing energy bills

4 Apr 2023 14:32

Rate reprieve music to many borrowers’ ears

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

RBA Governor Phillip Lowe confirmed there would be no cash rate increases in April.

4 Apr 2023 09:18

Searches to switch home loans almost triple within the last year

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

The number of Google searches for home loan offers has skyrocketed by 190% in just 12 months.

Mortgage borrowing power: ‘Completely obliterated’

30 Mar 2023 10:31

Nearly 1 in 5 Aussies won’t have kids because it’s too expensive

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

A Compare the Market survey revealed 16% of Aussies wouldn’t have kids or would delay having them due to the cost-of-living crisis.

couple in RBA prison

6 Mar 2023 15:58

Could falling property prices trap mortgage owners in negative equity prison?

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Compare the Market’s recent research revealed the generation most likely to fall into arrears is Gen Z,

Young couple looking at bills worriedly

7 Feb 2023 13:31

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

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Here's how Australia's banks have reacted to the February rate rise.

7 Feb 2023 11:40

Fixed-rate fiasco: 2/3 of locked in rates due to expire this year

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

The home loan interest rate grenade is set to explode for many borrowers this year. Find out how you can soften the blow

customers with energy bill smoothing

6 Dec 2022 14:24

RBA rate rise December 2022: The banks passing on the 25 basis point increase

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Following the latest RBA rate rise, here are the banks passing the rise onto customers.

6 Dec 2022 13:38

Christmas crunch: RBA confirms eighth consecutive increase of 25 basis points

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

The RBA has announced an eighth consecutive increase of 25 basis points.

couple cutting back on essentials

1 Nov 2022 13:38

Not many winners on Melbourne Cup Day as RBA increases cash rate by 25 basis points

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

A 25 basis point increase has been confirmed, following November's Board meeting.

Young couple looking at bills worriedly

4 Oct 2022 13:47

RBA lifts cash rate for sixth consecutive month

Written by Chris Ford, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

A 25 basis point increase has been confirmed, following October’s Board meeting.

man installing security camera

30 Sep 2022 12:43

Half of Aussie homes prime targets for robberies, new Compare the Market survey shows

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

The majority of households don’t have any form of home security system.

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