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3 Oct 2025 07:00

Bill shock: Australians’ biggest health “icks” exposed

Written by Henry Man, reviewed by David Koch

Unexpected health expenses have been dubbed the biggest pet peeve, with Compare the Market research revealing tooth aches, injuries and sudden illnesses also annoy.

30 Sep 2025 14:54

The staggering amount Aussies spend on takeaway coffee each year revealed

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Sarah Orr

New research has revealed the average cost of takeaway coffee reached $5.53 per cup in 2025.

David Koch at Compare the Market

30 Sep 2025 14:30

Kochie urges Aussies to turn rate cut frustration into motivation to find better deal

Written by Sarah Orr, reviewed by David Koch

More Australians are taking power back into their own hands by comparing and switching to cheaper rates.

Couple using air conditioning

29 Sep 2025 08:00

’Hundreds added to bills’: The popular air-con that could blow your summer budget

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

Some Australians are planning to use their air conditioners less or raise the temperature to keep their bills low.

Man driver gesturing

26 Sep 2025 07:00

Australian’s worst driving habits revealed amid the spring school holidays

Written by Henry Man, reviewed by Chris Ford

With the school holidays underway in some states, new Compare the Market research has uncovered Australian’s worst driving habit admissions.

24 Sep 2025 12:42

‘Don’t hold your breath’: Kochie’s blunt forecast ahead of RBA rate decision

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

Borrowers have enjoyed rate cuts in February, May and August this year, with interest rates slashed by a quarter percent each time.

23 Sep 2025 09:38

One in five Australians risking ‘debt lag’ for perfect holiday

Written by Phillip Portman

Many Aussies may unintentionally be putting their finances at risk by booking their trips on credit.

people lining up to get fuel

18 Sep 2025 09:38

Brisbane motorists slugged with highest fuel costs on average in Australia

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

It's becoming harder to find cheaper fuel across Greater Brisbane.

15 Sep 2025 10:03

Almost 1 in 3 Aussies Have Experienced a Home Burglary

Written by Lachlan Moore, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

In this survey, Compare the Market Australia asks about the items most often stolen from peoples’ homes.

A couple grocery shopping

9 Sep 2025 14:32

The simple shopping trick to slash supermarket costs by half

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Aussie shoppers may be able to claw back cash at the supermarket.

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27 Aug 2025 07:00

Salary, savings and spending: Nearly half of Australians admit to money white lies

Written by Henry Man, reviewed by David Koch

They say “money talks” but many Australians have been less than honest about their spending habits and personal wealth according to new Compare the Market research showing almost half the nation has lied about money.

Australian passport overseas

15 Aug 2025 13:46

Australian passport remains world’s most expensive in 2025

Written by Lachlan Moore, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Compare the Market's 2025 index of passport costs has ranked Australia's as most expensive.