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A couple choosing a property from a real estate window display

5 Dec 2025 07:00

“Buying blind”: The Great Australian Scam of 2026

Written by Henry Man, reviewed by Andrew Winter

Australian home buyers continue to be approaching the property market blind, with Compare the Market research finding almost two-thirds of house listings did not indicate any price.

Australian woman unhappy with christmas present

4 Dec 2025 11:07

South Australia crowned nation’s worst regifters at Christmas

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

Christmas can put a lot of financial strain on households that are already under pressure.

australian women shopping at christmas

2 Dec 2025 09:43

Staggering Christmas 2025 spend revealed as 41% risk debt to fund festive period

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

Putting Christmas on credit comes with risks, Compare the Market warns.

1 Dec 2025 08:00

Shock cost of Christmas light energy usage revealed as 59% of Aussies plan festive blackout

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

There are other culprits driving up Christmas electricity bills, according to Compare the Market.

Young family at the airport

26 Nov 2025 08:19

Revealed: The cheapest days to fly for 2025 Christmas and New Year holidays

Written by Henry Man, reviewed by Catriona Rowntree

Timing is everything if you're flying this December.

woman with stolen package

25 Nov 2025 09:38

Online delivery issues spike year-on-year, but who covers lost or damaged packages?

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

More Aussies are facing online delivery problems compared to last year, according to Compare the Market's new research.

Cat and dog breeds most expensive to insure

18 Nov 2025 09:41

Luna leads the pack: Top pet names for 2025 revealed

Written by Sarah Orr, reviewed by Chris Ford

The top names for cats and dogs have been revealed.

family shopping at christmas

14 Nov 2025 11:24

Two-thirds of Aussies set to splurge big in this year’s Black Friday sales

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

The national average spend per person is expected to hit $492.23 this Black Friday.

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.