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couple shopping for whitegoods

12 Dec 2025 11:21

Boxing Day sales losing their punch? 61% of Aussies to avoid shopping event

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Sarah Orr

A quarter of Australians said they would likely miss the sale this year to save money.

David Koch gesturing beside Andrew Winter at Compare the Market's 2025 Household Budget Barometer Q&A launch

9 Dec 2025 14:07

Grinchflation strikes again: No Christmas rate cut this year

Written by Sarah Orr, reviewed by David Koch

T’was the night before Christmas, and all through the nation, not a cash rate was stirring, in the war against inflation.Australians have been robbed of rate relief ahead of the busy holiday spending season, as the Reserve Bank clamps down...

woman using ev

9 Dec 2025 07:00

‘Just shocking’: EV insurance premiums hold steady as road user charge looms

Written by Henry Man, reviewed by David Koch

Compare the Market’s second hybrid and electric vehicle insurance index has revealed shocking quoted price differences between different car insurers, as the federal government considers an EV road user charge.

8 Dec 2025 09:22

‘Time is ticking’: Hundreds of dollars could be on the line as health D-day approaches

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

Many of the nation’s top health insurers reset extras benefit limits each year on 1 January.

A couple choosing a property from a real estate window display

5 Dec 2025 07:00

“Buying blind”: The Great Australian Scam of 2026

Written by Henry Man, reviewed by Andrew Winter

Australian home buyers continue to be approaching the property market blind, with Compare the Market research finding almost two-thirds of house listings did not indicate any price.

Australian woman unhappy with christmas present

4 Dec 2025 11:07

South Australia crowned nation’s worst regifters at Christmas

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

Christmas can put a lot of financial strain on households that are already under pressure.

australian women shopping at christmas

2 Dec 2025 09:43

Staggering Christmas 2025 spend revealed as 41% risk debt to fund festive period

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

Putting Christmas on credit comes with risks, Compare the Market warns.

1 Dec 2025 08:00

Shock cost of Christmas light energy usage revealed as 59% of Aussies plan festive blackout

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

There are other culprits driving up Christmas electricity bills, according to Compare the Market.

Young family at the airport

26 Nov 2025 08:19

Revealed: The cheapest days to fly for 2025 Christmas and New Year holidays

Written by Henry Man, reviewed by Catriona Rowntree

Timing is everything if you're flying this December.

woman with stolen package

25 Nov 2025 09:38

Online delivery issues spike year-on-year, but who covers lost or damaged packages?

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

More Aussies are facing online delivery problems compared to last year, according to Compare the Market's new research.

Cat and dog breeds most expensive to insure

18 Nov 2025 09:41

Luna leads the pack: Top pet names for 2025 revealed

Written by Sarah Orr, reviewed by Chris Ford

The top names for cats and dogs have been revealed.

family shopping at christmas

14 Nov 2025 11:24

Two-thirds of Aussies set to splurge big in this year’s Black Friday sales

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

The national average spend per person is expected to hit $492.23 this Black Friday.