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20 May 2025 14:30

‘Relief at long last’: RBA cut returns $106 a month to borrower with average loan

Written by Sarah Orr, reviewed by David Koch

The RBA has slashed interest rates at the May board meeting.

20 May 2025 14:30

RBA rate cut May 2025: The banks passing on the rate cut

Written by Phillip Portman

The RBA has slashed rates, now follow to see which banks pass the rate cut on to customers.

Construction workers plastering a wall.

20 May 2025 11:03

Australian cities see the biggest annual jump in construction costs across the globe

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Compare the Market finds Australian cities had the biggest increase to construction costs from 2024 to 2025 across the world. Read more here.

Kochie at Compare the Market

16 May 2025 08:58

‘Aussies deserve it’: Rate cut will return hundreds to Aussie borrowers, Kochie says

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

Mr Koch said while the verdict is still out on how big the rate cut will be or how many more we can expect in 2025, a rate cut of at least 0.25% is expected in May.

couple saving money amid cost-of-living crisis

15 May 2025 08:54

Aussies set to stash – not splash – rate cut savings, survey reveals

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

Many Australians plan to save any potential rate cut savings.

Child in hospital with private hospital cover

13 May 2025 10:43

Measles outbreak in America – Are you covered by travel insurance?

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Measles cases are climbing in some parts of the world.

13 May 2025 10:38

A third of Aussie travellers not deterred by weak Australian dollar

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

The dollar may be weaker, but it's not stopping Australians from travelling.

12 May 2025 11:04

Australia Ranks Among the Most Affordable Countries for Common Surgeries, New Data Reveals

Written by Lachlan Moore, reviewed by Steven Spicer

In this study, Compare the Market AU looks at the costs of different surgeries across the world. Which is the most expensive? Click to find out.

David Koch at Compare the Market

8 May 2025 15:14

Just got a pay rise? Don’t let this rule catch you out at tax time

Written by David Koch

The Medicare Levy Surcharge could catch you out at tax time. Here's why.

a woman unpacking groceries in her driveway

8 May 2025 15:01

Australia’s most frugal state revealed as half of shoppers switch to generic brands

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Shoppers are switching to generic brands amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

woman with cheap car insurance at age of 26

8 May 2025 08:03

Aussie drivers are among the least car-horn-happy

Written by Lachlan Moore, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

In this survey, we look at the car horn habits of drivers across Australia, Canada, and the USA.

a security camera by a window on a house

29 Apr 2025 11:18

Canberra dubbed Australia’s safest city

Written by Lachlan Moore, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

New study has dubbed Canberra as Australia's safest city.