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17 Feb 2026 16:00

Loyalty tax in the aisles: 55% of Aussies surveyed could be missing out on big supermarket savings

Written by Henry Man, reviewed by David Koch

More than half of Australians are missing out on savings by staying loyal to big brands at the supermarket, according to research by Compare the Market.

woman with health insurance renewal notice

16 Feb 2026 11:07

The health insurance mistake costing loyal Aussies an average of $828 more

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

Long‑term loyal customers are paying 29% more than recent switchers.

Family with accidental death insurance play on beach

10 Feb 2026 13:50

Australian cities some of the best in the world to raise a family

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

New data by Compare the Market finds Australian cities are some of the best in the world to raise a family.

Smiling older couple

9 Feb 2026 09:07

Love don’t cost a thing? Surprise amount Aussies set to splash on Valentine’s Day in 2026 revealed

Written by Phillip Portman

Valentine's Day is nearly here, but many Aussies will be doing it on a budget in 2026.

3 Feb 2026 13:31

RBA rate rise February 2026: The banks passing on the 25 basis point increase

Written by Phillip Portman

The RBA has increased rates, now follow to see which banks pass the rate hike on to customers.

3 Feb 2026 13:31

‘The medicine we needed to take’: RBA hikes interest rates in blow for home owners

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

Kochie said today's decision seems like the medicine we need to take to stop inflation accelerating.

David Koch Compare the Market

28 Jan 2026 11:36

‘The pressure is on’: Kochie reacts at shock CPI data

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

Compare the Market's Economic Director has reacted to the latest CPI data for the December quarter.

Compare the Market's Economic Director David Koch

23 Jan 2026 13:03

Banks move early as rate hike fears linger ahead of first RBA meeting of 2026

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

Compare the Market's Economic Director David Koch explains what would need to happen to likely trigger an increase in interest rates.

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21 Jan 2026 12:02

Australia’s AI boom: 57% of nation to embrace artificial intelligence in 2026

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Sarah Orr

Many Aussies will embrace the technology as part of their everyday lives in 2026.

20 Jan 2026 07:00

Back-to-school bills tipped to push 58% of Aussies deeper in debt

Written by Henry Man, reviewed by Chris Ford

The new school year could pack fresh money pain for Australian families, with the average spend on uniforms, shoes, electronics, and other supplies climbing to $767 according to data from Compare the Market.  

19 Jan 2026 13:49

“Hundreds more”: Why millions of Aussies are missing out on energy savings 

Written by Sarah Orr

Almost 2.5 million Australian households are paying more than they need to for their electricity because they are at or above default offers, according to latest data from the ACCC. The new Electricity Market Inquiry shows that someone...

Aussies may save by switching policies

12 Jan 2026 08:27

The ‘big three’ announcements that could make or break household budgets in 2026

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Sarah Orr

Aussies could be forking out even more for common household bills this year, but there are still ways to save.