Despite the myth, showbags may not be as expensive as first thought.

Many Aussies are set to stash, not splash, their tax return.

Winter is here, but many Aussies are shunning heating in an attempt to lower their bills.

Just one in nine homeowners (11.5%) feel confident they know what it would cost to rebuild their home at today's construction prices, according to new Compare the Market research highlighting a concerning knowledge gap that could leave thousands of Australians underinsured. 

Compare the Market's Economic Director David Koch has reacted to the August RBA interest rate decision.

Households with mortgages or rent increases are being forced to cut back, while some debt-free homeowners may have more capacity to keep spending.

One in five Aussies surveyed have abandoned the heater altogether and are opting to snuggle in a blanket instead.

New analysis from Compare the Market finds the biggest crime hotspots in Australia, based on rankings by local residents.

The RBA will soon decide whether to hold or hike rates in August.

The new research found the French Bulldog was the most expensive to cover of 10 popular dog breeds.

The findings also revealed how Australians dealt with the financial aftermath of a crash.

Now in its second year, the trawl also uncovered a number of mark ups on individual products.