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David Koch at Compare the Market

29 Jul 2024 11:13

David Koch on why the Reserve Bank should never hit the cash rate floor again

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

The Compare the Market Economic Director explains how an ultra-low cash rate impacts our economy.

David Koch at Compare the Market

25 Jul 2024 11:35

Borrowing power to tumble by $25,000 if RBA hikes rates

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

Aspiring homeowners could face another setback if a forecast 0.25% rate rise is passed on, with borrowing power estimated to shrink by up to $25,000 for couples on average salaries.

Couple filing tax return and looking over the Medicare Levy

25 Jul 2024 11:32

Tax time crunch: Almost ½ of Aussies to stash tax savings

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

One in five Aussies will use any tax return refund to pay off debt this year, with new research from Compare the Market showing the decision could end up saving them thousands more in extra interest repayments.

25 Jul 2024 11:04

Aussies losing sleep and anxious over money stress, study shows

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

A shocking number of Aussies have lost sleep, battled anxiety, or experienced depression due to rising living costs according to new research from Compare the Market that shows young people are among the most vulnerable.  

25 Jul 2024 09:03

Urgent plea for property price transparency to end the “Great Australian Scam”

Written by Sarah Orr, reviewed by Andrew Winter

Home buyers are being kept in the dark about property prices, with new research showing less than a third of property listings in Brisbane and Sydney give an indication of seller expectations.

22 Jul 2024 08:41

Shock difference between EV and petrol car running costs revealed

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by David Koch

 Australian motorists could save thousands of dollars on running costs and loan repayments by making their next car purchase electric, according to new research from Compare the Market.

10 Jul 2024 08:06

The simple way to reduce your home insurance premium

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Compare the Market crunched some numbers and found that, in one scenario, upping the excess on home insurance was able to save a homeowner 13.99% off their annual premium

a brown Labrador lying on the bed

8 Jul 2024 09:44

Let sleeping dogs lie in – alarming number of Aussies share their bed with pets

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Compare the Market research found that one in two pet owners let their pet cat or dog sleep in bed with them.

couple paying credit card debt

2 Jul 2024 08:18

Holidays still causing people debt-lag

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by David Koch

Compare the Market research has found that as many as one in five will pay for their next holiday with a credit card, personal loan or Buy Now Pay Later scheme.

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25 Jun 2024 08:32

Till debt do us part: David Koch on why money is ruining our relationships

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

The Compare the Market Economic Director weighs in on startling new research showing ¾ people are having relationship issues due to money worries.

David Koch at Compare the Market

25 Jun 2024 08:26

Is keeping up with the Kardashians sending us broke?

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

David Koch weighs in on the 'scary' cost-of-living mistake young Aussies keep on making.

25 Jun 2024 08:15

Tax cuts expected $47,000 boost to borrowing power

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

Aspiring home buyer’s borrowing capacity could increase by up to $47,000, thanks to the incoming stage-three tax cuts, according to new analysis by Compare the Market.