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couple saving money amid cost-of-living crisis

6 Jun 2023 14:33

RBA thumps homeowners with another 25 basis point increase

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

The RBA has lifted interest rates by another 25 basis points.

6 Jun 2023 14:31

RBA rate rise June 2023: Banks pass on 25 basis point increase

Written by Megan Birot, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Here's how banks are responding to the June RBA rate rise announcement.

Woman unable to fall asleep

1 Jun 2023 09:00

1 in 10 Australians sleep less than 5 hours a night

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Lana Hambilton

The latest research from Compare the Market found that 11.7% of Australians sleep 5 or fewer hours a night.

woman using heater in winter

29 May 2023 15:59

Winter heating could add hundreds to electricity bills, new research shows

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

The temperature is falling, but some heaters could cause your electricity bill to rise.

couple with health insurance rate rise

29 May 2023 10:54

Nearly 4 million Aussies are bracing for insurance price hike, with some increases more than $180 over the year

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Lana Hambilton

Medibank is increasing its health insurance premiums by an average of 2.96% from 1 June.

customers with energy bill smoothing

29 May 2023 09:56

The simple billing method making it easier to avoid energy bill shock

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

Energy bills are rising, but there may be a way to make it easier to manage them.

26 May 2023 11:45

How the Bank of Mum and Dad can cash in over $15,000 a year

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Chris Ford

Rising rent and the climbing cost of living are eating into the savings of aspiring first-home buyers, leaving many to rely on the Bank of Mum and Dad to supercharge their savings ability. 

25 May 2023 16:05

Energy Regulators confirm how much more Aussies could be slugged for electricity from 1 July

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

Find out how much more you might be paying in 2023-24 as the DMO and VDO are set to take effect as of July 1

family watching tv they received on the environment appliance offer

15 May 2023 10:04

1 in 5 Australians cancelling streaming services to save money

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Chris Ford

Latest research from Compare the Market found that 20.4% of Australians are turning to streaming service cancellation as a way to reduce household costs

a disappointed woman waiting in a medical waiting room with doctors in the background

12 May 2023 11:14

Elective surgery waiting times pain: Fewer patients being treated on time

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Lana Hambilton

Statistics across Australia on a national and state-level show waiting times for elective surgeries are increasing, and fewer patients are getting seen on time.

australian driver speeding

11 May 2023 12:16

1/3 of Australian drivers risking thousands of dollars in fines

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Australian drivers are facing huge fines for breaking road rules.

woman at the butcher

11 May 2023 11:54

Aussies ditching meat and sweet treats as cost-of-living crisis rages on

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Phillip Portman

Australians are cutting back on meat as a way to save money, new research shows.