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Jan
12
2024

Two in five Australians don’t have any plans against bushfire threats

From hail and thunderstorms to hot, dry weeks on end without rain, Australians are used to extreme weather during the summer months. Yet, with weather experts warning that we could be in for one of the hottest summers on record, new Compare the Market’s research reveals that as many as two in five Australians (41.4%) […]

Jan
11
2024

AI travel itineraries not on the wish list for many Aussies

Seemingly, artificial intelligence (AI), has been incorporated into our lives with relative ease, from automating office processes to keeping your social media feeds customised to your likes. Yet, according to recent Compare the Market research, people are still wary of using AI to plan their next holiday.* The research found that only around one in […]

Jan
09
2024

Pinpointing the pain: the Aussie homeowners facing the biggest repayment burden

The growing wealth gap between people who purchased property before and after the pandemic has been laid bare, with new research from Compare the Market showing Aussies who bought at the market peak could be $671 worse off every month compared to people who entered the market just three years earlier. A homebuyer from Sydney, […]

Dec
22
2023

Andrew Winter on the property trends of 2024

Turnkey homes, suburb “dupes” and rentvesting are the property market trends set to dominate 2024 according to Compare the Market Property Expert, Andrew Winter. Higher rates and budget constraints are likely to shape the next year in property. While some market moguls have predicted a crash, Mr Winter’s forecast is more optimistic. “We’re headed towards a correction, not […]

Dec
22
2023

‘The message isn’t sinking in’: Nearly three-quarters of Aussies could be wasting money on common bill

While the cost-of-living crisis continues to push the household budget to the brink, new research from Compare the Market has revealed that 72.1% of Australians surveyed could be paying more than they need to for gas and electricity by not switching in the last 12 months or more. New statistics from Compare the Market found […]

Dec
22
2023

Kochie shares financial forecast for 2024

As we head into the new year, it’s time to polish off the crystal ball again to predict what’s in store for our economy over the next 12 months. Compare the Market’s Economic Director, David’ Kochie’ Koch, shares his forecasts for the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) shake-up, the probability of a recession, and how […]

Dec
22
2023

More than a quarter of Gen Z guilty of driving habit that could cost them hundreds in fines

While driving an unregistered vehicle on public roads in Australia is illegal, new Compare the Market research has revealed that more than one in four Gen Z drivers are risking fines by letting their car’s registration lapse. In fact, 26.04% of the cohort admit to the blunder – the most of any generation – and […]

Dec
22
2023

Saving money the top Aussie New Year’s Resolution of 2024 as cost-of-living pushes finances to the brink

Many Australians plan on tightening their purse strings further in 2024, with new research from Compare the Market revealing that saving money is the top New Year’s Resolution for Australians ahead of the New Year. In fact, almost half (49.7%) of Aussies surveyed in Compare the Market’s latest research said they intended to save more […]

Dec
22
2023

Pet dangers this summer: ticks, snakes and Christmas ham. Oh my!

For us humans, the summer season brings parties, beaches and great food, yet it can be a nightmarish few months for our pets. From the soaring mercury that brings in heat stroke to toxic ticks and snakes, Compare the Market is urging pet owners across Australia to be aware of the dangers lurking around the […]

Dec
21
2023

The one thing that could be costing you about $300 a month

For many, grabbing a glass of wine or beer at the end of the day to wind down has become a habit, with perhaps a few more drinks on the tab as the end-of-year celebrations begin. Yet, recent Compare the Market data has found that this habit could be costing Millennial Aussies as much as […]

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