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8 Aug 2023 11:48

Over half of Australians haven’t visited a dentist in the past year

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Lana Hambilton

The latest research from Compare the Market also found that, on average, Australians paid $271.68 out of pocket for their last dental appointment.

friends at the 2023 ekka

8 Aug 2023 10:09

Royal rip-off or bang for your buck? New analysis busts Ekka showbag myth

Written by Phillip Portman

Your dollar may stretch further in the showbag pavilion at the 2023 Ekka.

7 Aug 2023 09:09

A generational tail of pet ownership

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Compared the Market surveyed over a 1,000 pet owners across Australia and found that there is deep generational divide in how people care for their pets.

zoomer getting pay increase

2 Aug 2023 12:01

Zoomers the most likely to be dissatisfied with their pay rise, new study shows

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Gen Z was the generation most likely to be dissatisfied with a boost to their pay packet over the past 12 months.

1 Aug 2023 14:34

Future remains murky despite RBA rate mercy, experts say

Written by Natasha Innes

If you felt the tremors of a thunderous sigh about 2.30pm that was the sound of millions of relieved borrowers after the RBA’s decision to hold rates another month. 

Young couple looking at bills worriedly

31 Jul 2023 08:42

Financial stress leaves mortgagees and renters to look for new places to live

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

The latest research from Compare the Market found that 5.5% of mortgagees surveyed are preparing to sell their house due to pressures from rate rises

27 Jul 2023 09:42

A third of Australians have lost their luggage while travelling

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

The latest research from Compare the Market has found that one in three (31.7%) Australians have lost their luggage while travelling

woman getting financial advice online

25 Jul 2023 13:34

A third of Aussies turning to social media to help make financial decisions, new Compare the Market report finds

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Results from the Household Budget Barometer show that an increasing number of people turn to the web for financial advice.

24 Jul 2023 11:02

Nearly half of Australians let their pet sleep with them

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

The latest research from Compare the Market found that 41.4% of Australian pet owners allow their four-legged friends to sleep in bed with them

20 Jul 2023 15:10

Compare the Market at the Brisbane Pet Show 2023

Written by Noémi Hadnagy

With the launch of Compare the Market's new pet insurance search tool, the team hosted a stand at the 2023 Brisbane Pet Show.

woman in waiting room at hospital

19 Jul 2023 11:50

“A lot of people are shocked”: The common misconception that can be “torture” for Australian patients

Written by Dr. Ginni Mansberg

In the public system, emergency beds are reserved for people with life-threatening issues.

person calculating home loan repayments

19 Jul 2023 10:57

Over half of mortgage holders would consider moving to a challenger bank

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

The latest research from Compare the Market found that more than half (54.6%) of mortgage holders would consider switching to a challenger bank if offered a better rate