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woman shopping for cheap groceries in Australia

9 Apr 2025 08:00

Aussies tipped for ‘eggspensive’ Easter as price of treats skyrocket

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Sarah Orr

Australians will spend more on Easter treats this year, according to new analysis.

pets at easter

8 Apr 2025 09:35

The tasty treats that could turn your Easter into a dog’s breakfast

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

They're sweet for humans, but could be extremely harmful for pets.

kids playing games

3 Apr 2025 11:34

Australian school holidays increase kids’ screen time electricity costs by 133%

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

Screen time during the school holidays could drive up your electricity bill, new research shows.

Man sitting on his car with bonnet open and calling his car insurer

2 Apr 2025 07:00

Australians could be sitting on savings for car insurance

Written by Henry Man, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

New Compare the Market study finds almost one-in-four Australian drivers have stayed loyal to the same car insurance brand for more than 10 years.

mortgage broker talking with couple

1 Apr 2025 13:32

Homeowners urged to create their own rate cuts in light of RBA hold

Written by Sarah Orr, reviewed by David Koch

There are still ways for homeowners to save, despite the RBA's rate hold decision.

Electricity power lines on farm land

27 Mar 2025 10:48

Australia starting to feel relief from electricity costs

Written by Lachlan Moore, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

The study revealed that Australia may finally be starting to feel relief in their energy bills.

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.

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.