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David Koch at Compare the Market

20 Mar 2026 09:00

Turn back time: Kochie’s ultimate hack to delay higher health insurance premiums

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

Health insurance premiums are set to jump on 1 April for millions of Aussies.

David Koch gestures while holding the Compare the Market 2025 Household Budget Barometer report

19 Mar 2026 13:48

Kochie reacts as energy regulator forecasts electricity price drops across Australia

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

Australians are being told not to stay loyal, despite regulators forecasting a drop in default electricity prices from 1 July.

Woman concerned over mortgage repayments

17 Mar 2026 13:31

‘Double the pain’: Kochie’s reaction as homeowners face rate hike and expensive fuel

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

The RBA has confirmed that interest rates are on the rise again.

17 Mar 2026 13:31

RBA rate rise March 2026: The banks passing on the 25 basis point increase

Written by Phillip Portman

The RBA has increased rates again in March. Which banks will pass the rate hike on to customers?

David Koch gestures while holding the Compare the Market 2025 Household Budget Barometer report

12 Mar 2026 12:00

‘If’ not a question, only ‘when’ – Kochie’s dire interest rate forecast

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

Pressure is mounting on the Reserve Bank to take quick action to quash inflation.

Woman checking her electricity bill

12 Mar 2026 09:26

81% of Aussies have seen electricity bills soar, as regulator predicts price changes across Victoria

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

Far too many Australians are paying more than they need to for electricity.

couple with an electricity bill

10 Mar 2026 15:49

‘Prepare for a shock’: Kochie’s prediction ahead of major electricity pricing announcement

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

Australians shouldn’t expect major bill reductions any time soon.

Man refuelling car at the fuel station pump

3 Mar 2026 07:00

‘Time to review’: Car insurance warning for 2026, as 38% of Aussies could be saving hundreds

Written by Henry Man, reviewed by Chris Ford

With fuel prices expected to rise due to the war in Iran, Aussie motorists driving less in 2026 could save hundreds by updating one key detail on their car insurance policy, according to new research from Compare the Market.

a woman who has health insurance with pre-existing conditions talking to doctor

2 Mar 2026 15:59

Number of Australians with medical debt rises 150%

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Steven Spicer

A new Compare the Market survey finds that 30% of Australians have medical debt - an increase of 150% on the year before.

Traffic in city sunset

26 Feb 2026 10:00

‘One tweak could save hundreds’: Car insurance tip revealed

Written by Henry Man, reviewed by David Koch

A simple change could reduce car insurance premiums by hundreds, with Compare the Market warning Australian motorists to not settle on default excess settings when starting or renewing their policy.

20 Feb 2026 11:49

Should you go the distance or break up with couples health insurance?

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Some people might actually be worse off under a couples health insurance policy.

Compare the Market's Economic Director David Koch

17 Feb 2026 16:17

‘Biggest in years’: Health insurance price hike could add hundreds to premiums

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

From 1 April, private health insurance premiums will increase by an industry average 4.41%.