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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Compare the Market’s 2025 Household Budget Barometer found many have given up, delayed or cut back on crucial health check-ups and appointments due to costs.

Now in its third year, the report is more comprehensive than ever before.

Australians are actively countering rising costs by seeking out greater savings.