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couple cutting back on essentials

19 Jul 2023 08:56

Health appointments, beauty treatments and car services face the chop as Aussies tighten spending

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Noémi Hadnagy

The latest findings from Compare the Market found the number of people cutting back on health appointments jumped to 21.6% in 2023.

17 Jul 2023 10:06

Almost three-quarters of pet owners don’t have their pets insured

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Latest research from Compare the Market has found that 73% of pet owners do not have pet insurance

13 Jul 2023 13:36

75% of households have swapped brand-name products for generic

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Chris Ford

The latest research from Compare the Market has found that nearly three-quarters of people have swapped from brand-name products to generic ones in the past 12 months.

11 Jul 2023 13:07

Meerkat Approved Pet Insurance: Compare the Market launches new pet insurance campaign and comparison tool

Written by Chris Ford

Compare the Market Australia launches a new pet insurance search tool to help Australians find the right policy for them and their pet.

australian man saving his tax return

11 Jul 2023 09:36

Almost half of Aussies plan to save their tax return amidst the possibility of a recession

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Chris Ford

According to a recent Compare the Market survey, 40% of Australians plan to put their tax return into a savings account.

4 Jul 2023 14:35

Borrowers spared another rate rise but relief could be short-lived, experts warn

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Borrowers groaning under the weight of engorged repayments have been spared a rate rise this month, but experts warn it's not time to be complacent with future hikes predicted.

30 Jun 2023 09:00

40% of drinkers would give up alcohol to save money

Written by Noémi Hadnagy

The latest research from Compare the Market has revealed that 40.6% of Australian drinkers would give up alcohol to save money.

australian couple without solar comparing energy bills

29 Jun 2023 13:57

Nearly 1 in 5 Aussies say they can’t get solar – how to claw back power costs this winter

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

new research from Compare the Market has revealed that nearly a fifth of Aussies can’t get solar at their property.

customers using tap and go

29 Jun 2023 13:44

The digital wallet trend that could cost you BIG in the long run

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Chris Ford

Surcharge fees are getting more expensive, and more creative than ever before.

couple saving money amid cost-of-living crisis

28 Jun 2023 14:18

Compare the Market’s new Household Budget Barometer reveals the true impact of cost-of-living crisis

Written by Chris Ford

A new report from Compare the Market shows that 61% of Australian households are only just getting by as prices soar across the board.

couple shopping for groceries

26 Jun 2023 13:42

Rising grocery costs having the biggest impact on budget for a third of Aussies

Written by Phillip Portman

Many Australians say that rising grocery bills are having the biggest impact on their budget.

man inspecting termite damage

22 Jun 2023 13:21

Damage caused by pesky pests: what’s covered and what’s not

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Damage caused by pests, pets, rats and rodents aren’t typically covered by home and contents insurance.