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couple arguing over household bills

6 Feb 2025 10:12

The biggest regrets of Australian homebuyers revealed

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Almost 40% of homeowners have regrets about the house they bought, new data shows.

A woman looking at household bills to compare electricity and gas

6 Feb 2025 07:00

David Koch: Have Australians ‘checked out’ on the cost-of-living?

Written by David Koch

New year, same cost of living crisis. Like the dates on our calendars, the prices we see at the checkout only seem to go up. But what about the insurance industry?

5 Feb 2025 10:31

One in five Aussies have less than $100 to their name, alarming new research shows

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Just 4.2% of Australians say they’ve been able to save more over the past 12 months

Man on roof installing solar panels

4 Feb 2025 10:53

South Australia the cheapest for solar installation, nationally

Written by Lachlan Moore, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

As a whole, Australia’s most expensive states are around three times cheaper than Canada and USA’s cheapest.

Couple carry moving boxes into their kitchen

24 Jan 2025 10:54

From graveyards to landfills: Aussies reveal their most dreaded places to live

Written by Chris Ford, reviewed by Andrew Winter

Living close to an airport was second only to living close to a dump, according to new research.

a couple going over their bills

24 Jan 2025 09:40

Average home insurance quote rises by $111 over quarter

Written by Sarah Orr, reviewed by David Koch

Compare the Market's latest Quote Price Index shows that the average home insurance quote rose.

Kochie at Compare the Market

21 Jan 2025 14:51

“Wake up call”: Auto renewal shock forces Aussies to ditch big brands

Written by Sarah Orr

Insurance premium increases as high as 58% have prompted warnings Australians could be missing out on hundreds of dollars in savings by failing to shop around.

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20 Jan 2025 08:42

Kochie and the Meerkats ‘Wake Up’ Australians to hit back at cost-of-living crisis

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

The new integrated marketing campaign sees Kochie reprise his role as one of the nation’s most beloved breakfast show presenters.

17 Jan 2025 13:53

Majority of Australians’ contents insurance not up to date

Written by Lachlan Moore, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

The findings suggest people may not have the right level of insurance for their belongings.

Kochie at Compare the Market

16 Jan 2025 10:19

Kochie on the change that could cost Aussie families hundreds more in 2025

Written by Sarah Orr, reviewed by David Koch

Health insurance premiums are tipped to increase from 1 April.

a woman unpacking groceries in her driveway

9 Jan 2025 08:09

Supermarket spending shock: Aussies forking out $1k more a year compared to 2024 on groceries

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Sarah Orr

The spend on groceries is up year-on-year, according to new research.

a woman smiling as she drives a car

7 Jan 2025 11:23

Toyota hangs on to title as ‘most searched car brand in Australia’ as Tesla and EV revolution takes hold

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Toyota remains the most searched car in Australia, according to a new report.