Few people were betting on a rate cut today, but the news was no less disappointing for the 3.3 million Australians with a mortgage, according to Compare the Market’s Economic Director David Koch. Someone with an average loan of $678,000 could have seen their monthly repayments reduced by about $107 if the Reserve Bank delivered […]
Halloween is here and whether you prefer tricks or treats, new analysis from Compare the Market shows that the spooky season could cost more compared to 2024. Compare the Market analysed the regular retail prices of 12 popular Halloween treats across two major supermarkets and found that, on average, prices had climbed 10.59% year-on-year. The […]
31% of households surveyed report outdoor ball games like football caused damage to their homes. Call of Duty is the video game causing the most physical outburst damage to survey respondents’ homes or belongings (30%). Average repair bill for game-related damage is $169.52, with some incidents exceeding $500. From backyard footy matches to marathon gaming […]
Compare the Market’s Economic Director David Koch has issued a stark warning to borrowers hoping for a rate cut ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s next interest rate decision on Melbourne Cup Day: If inflation doesn’t behave, the RBA could go nuclear and a rate hike could be on the horizon. “The September quarter […]
Australians may be putting their health at risk, with alarming new research from Compare the Market’s 2025 Household Budget Barometer finding many have given up, delayed or cut back on crucial health check-ups and appointments in the past 12 months due to cost-of-living pressures.* Oral hygiene has taken the biggest hit, with 30% of Australians […]
Compare the Market has launched its 2025 Household Budget Barometer report, revealing the financial strain many Australians are facing as everyday expenses continue to climb and highlighting the various ways households are fighting back. Now in its third year, the report is more comprehensive than ever before, featuring exclusive in-depth cost-of-living research and insights from […]
Just 7% of Australians believe the cost-of-living crisis has improved over the past year, despite months of financial resilience and government support, according to Compare the Market’s 2025 Household Budget Barometer. Adding to the gloomy outlook, just 22% felt optimistic about the future of the economy, despite progress on wrangling inflation and a lower cash […]
Unexpected health expenses have been dubbed the biggest pet peeve, with Compare the Market research revealing tooth aches, injuries and sudden illnesses also annoy. Nearly one-in-five of Australians surveyed (16.4%) said unexpected or unplanned expenses were their biggest health bugbear. This was followed by paying for the dentist (11.9%) and paying for short and expensive […]
Coffee connoisseurs could be spending upwards of $860 a year funding their caffeine fix according to new research from Compare the Market. Australia is world-renowned for its coffee culture and new research has revealed the average cost of takeaway coffee reached $5.53 per cup in 2025. Assuming a person treats themselves to three takeaway coffees […]
Homeowners holding out for a rate cut today have been urged to see if they could create their own discount by refinancing to a better deal, with fixed rates as low as 4.79% on offer. A 0.25% rate cut would slash repayments on an average loan of $678,000 by around $111 a month or $1332 […]
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