Debt consolidation has become the ultimate hangover cure for binge spending over Christmas according to Compare the Market’s Economic Director David Koch, as Aussies work to crunch over $18 billion in credit card balances accruing interest.

Rising costs have not deterred more than half of Australian homeowners planning renovations and home improvements, with new Compare the Market research showing small, low-budget upgrades remain popular.*

There's less than a month until Taylor Swift touches down in Australia.

Almost 40% of Aussie homeowners are planning to sell their property within the next five years.

It could cost 23% more for items from a school booklist provider versus buying the individual items elsewhere.

A mix of environmental and business costs weigh heavily on bills.

Home Loan Heaven offers a new way for Australians to compare, apply and settle a home loan, without the hassle of endless paperwork.

While new household banking insights suggest that Australians spent less on household goods, recreation, food and beverage and hospitality in December, alarming new research from Compare the Market reveals that 44% of adults believe they still overspent in the last month.

Compare the Market's latest research found that less than one in five Aussies consider thunderstorms and hail a top home concern despite the wild weather wreaking havoc on the East Coast.

Six cost-of-living agendas that should be a part of a cost-of-living package from the government, according to Compare the Market’s Economic Director, David Koch.

Kochie shares his latest financial insights and thoughts with Compare the Market.

Yes, some price hikes will be hard to avoid. But if you’re proactive, and spend 20 minutes tackling a different bill each day of the next week, I reckon you’ll have set yourself up for better budgeting this year.