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8 May 2024 09:00

Australia’s biggest driver pet peeve revealed

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Compare the Market research has revealed that tailgating is the number one pet peeve of Australian drivers.

7 May 2024 14:30

Cash rate remains on hold despite hot inflation

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

The RBA has left rates on hold this month. Here's what it means for homeowners.

7 May 2024 14:08

‘Fight tooth and nail’: David Koch’s message to struggling homeowners

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

Compare the Market Economic Director David Koch said this is the domino effect following the fixed rate cliff.

6 May 2024 17:01

More than a quarter of Aussies with HECs see home loan borrowing power slashed as debt grows

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

Alarming new research from Compare the Market has revealed the significant impact growing HECS debts are having on the lifestyle of Australians.

3 May 2024 09:00

Need for speed costing drivers the most, as Queensland crowned speed capital of Australia

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Ahead of National Road Safety Week, Compare the Market data has revealed one in ten drivers have received a speeding fine in the past 12 months.

29 Apr 2024 08:43

Mind the gap. With health insurance premiums rising, don’t get stung by the little-known rule

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Steven Spicer

Some people end up with high out-of-pocket costs because a little-known rule catches them out.

29 Apr 2024 08:32

Nothing to smile about – Alarming new research reveals Aussies are neglecting oral hygiene

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

A staggering number of Australians aren’t seeing their dentist regularly.

18 Apr 2024 13:34

Buying off the plan: What you need to know

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Andrew Winter

Supply chain disruptions and rising material costs have sent a plethora of building companies bust – so is buying off the plan still safe?

12 Apr 2024 15:57

REVEALED: 4 in 5 Aussies could be paying too much for energy because of this habit

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

Some Australians may not even realise they’re paying too much for their energy.

11 Apr 2024 13:47

2 in 5 drivers risking hundreds in fines with dangerous behaviour behind the wheel

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

44% of Australian drivers admit that mobile phone and seatbelt detection cameras don’t deter them from dangerous driving behaviour.

11 Apr 2024 08:23

To fix or not to fix your home loan? David Koch weighs in

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

The tide is turning on fixed rates with a growing number of lenders announcing reduced rates for fixed term loans.

8 Apr 2024 14:54

Inflation comes in better than expected + the Swiftie Effect

Written by David Koch

David Koch gives his thoughts on the financial news of the week that was.

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