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11 Nov 2025 10:38

‘Prepare for more pain’: Why health insurance will likely cost more from 2026

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

While it’s too soon to know how much the industry average increase will be, Mr Koch said Australians should keep a close eye on correspondence from their health insurer.

7 Nov 2025 14:45

Australia Among the Most Natural Disaster Anxious Countries

Written by Lachlan Moore, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

In this study, Compare the Market dives into anxiety levels for natural disasters across the globe.

Woman holding hat walking in Malta

7 Nov 2025 07:00

Gastro spoils holiday plans for 1 in 4 Aussies, new study reveals

Written by Henry Man, reviewed by Catriona Rowntree

Aussies with the “travel bug” must be careful to avoid catching a bug while travelling, with new research from Compare the Market revealing 73% of holidaymakers have experienced illness or injury while on vacation.  

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

6 Nov 2025 07:00

Half of Australians have credit card debt, new report finds

Written by Henry Man, reviewed by David Koch

The Black Friday and Christmas shopping wave is upon us – but Australians continue to grow their money debt in credit cards, according to Compare the Market’s 2025 Household Budget Barometer report.

5 Nov 2025 10:15

Cloudy with a chance of meerkats! Compare the Market delivers weather forecast with a reminder to switch and save

Written by Sarah Orr

Rain, hail or shine, shoppers can now enjoy a live weather check from some the world’s furriest meteorologists.

David Koch gesturing beside Andrew Winter at Compare the Market's 2025 Household Budget Barometer Q&A launch

5 Nov 2025 07:00

Australians’ not-so-secret property barrier to entry revealed

Written by Henry Man, reviewed by David Koch

More than three-in-four Australians plan to pass on property to their children, according to Compare the Market’s latest Household Budget Barometer report.

Couple sightseeing on a bus with travel insurance

4 Nov 2025 14:41

Australia in the world’s top 10 most expensive countries for public transport

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Compare the Market has crunched the numbers on 123 countries, and Australia is still in the top 10 most expensive for public transport.

woman driving in storm

4 Nov 2025 14:31

Shock figure exposes three-quarters of Aussie drivers as dangerous or distracted on our roads

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

A new survey by Compare the Market reveals the shocking statistic that three quarters of Aussie drivers admit to driving dangerously or while distracted. See the breakdown here.

Compare the Market's Economic Director David Koch

4 Nov 2025 13:31

Kochie’s take: No winners as RBA keeps rates on hold in Melbourne Cup decision

Written by Sarah Orr, reviewed by David Koch

And while there is still a chance the RBA could drop rates in December, Mr Koch said that was highly unlikely based on last month’s CPI numbers.

Halloween

30 Oct 2025 19:30

Don’t be tricked. The treats that will bleed your wallet this Halloween

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Causing the biggest fright was chocolate, with every single chocolate product in the analysis observing a price jump.

Electricity consumption by gaming with friends

30 Oct 2025 15:11

New survey reveals the most destructive games in Aussie homes

Written by Lachlan Moore

On the digital front, video games emerged as a major culprit, with Call of Duty ranking as the single most damaging title.

Compare the Market's Economic Director David Koch

28 Oct 2025 08:17

Kochie warns RBA could ‘go nuclear’ on rates if inflation surges

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

Borrowers saw rates slashed in February, May and August this year, with interest rates cut by a quarter percent each time.