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David Koch, Compare the Market's Economic Director

27 Mar 2025 10:14

Kochie’s hacks to help you save an arm and a leg on rising health insurance premiums

Written by David Koch

Health insurance premiums are increasing on 1 April, but there are ways to save.

Aussies may save by switching policies

27 Mar 2025 10:03

‘A real help’: A third of Aussies would squirrel away cash rate saving

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Many mortgage holders say a cash rate cut would help boost their savings.

David Koch Compare the Market

26 Mar 2025 14:14

Cost of living relief helps but doesn’t go far enough for people who need it most, says David Koch

Written by Sarah Orr

Bill relief and tax cuts announced in yesterday’s budget will be “gobbled up quickly” by rising costs and continued mortgage pressure, according to Compare the Market economic director David Koch.

20 Mar 2025 11:06

One in five Aussies admit to financial infidelity – the financial fibs we tell revealed

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Sarah Orr

Fear and stress about money challenges had been exacerbated by the cost-of-living crisis.

20 Mar 2025 10:49

Why all that glitters is not gold. Calls to reform Australia’s private health tier system

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

David Koch says the private health tier system needs a revamp.

a woman exercising at home in the living room

14 Mar 2025 11:27

Pilates taking Australia by storm

Written by Lachlan Moore, reviewed by Steven Spicer

Pilates may be more popular than first thought, according to new research from Compare the Market.

couple with an electricity bill

13 Mar 2025 10:56

Three-quarters of Aussies shocked by energy bills, as regulator projects price increases in some regions

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

Draft determinations show prices could climb in many parts of Australia from 1 July.

Dog at vet

13 Mar 2025 10:20

Barking mad: Average Australian has paid hundreds for pet desexing

Written by Henry Man, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

The majority of Australians have paid hundreds out-of-pocket for desexing their pet, according to a new study by Compare the Market.

3 Mar 2025 11:40

How far do you have to go to find affordable house prices in Australia?

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

There are plenty of affordable options are out there, if you’re willing to move from the big cities.

27 Feb 2025 10:13

What’s good in the hood? Compare the Market’s new meerkat hoodie helps customers search for savings in style

Written by Sarah Orr

If you needed some motivation to get your health insurance sorted, the meerkats at Compare the Market have got you covered with a cuddly new freebie.A super-plush hoodie starring everyone’s favourite junior meerkat - Oleg - is up for grabs for...

26 Feb 2025 16:50

‘It’s going to hurt’: Government confirms another round of private health insurance premium increases

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

From 1 April, private health insurance premiums will increase by an industry average 3.73%.

A potential renter doing a thorough property inspection with real estate agent

25 Feb 2025 09:20

Hard solo: Single earners locked out of homeownership in metro suburbs

Written by Sarah Orr

It takes two to tango if you’re pursuing the Australian dream of homeownership according to Compare the Market, with new analysis finding less than 1% of metropolitan suburbs are affordable* for single people on an average salary.The experts used CoreLogic’s...