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4 Aug 2025 10:42

‘Nothing for a rainy day’: Sad state of Aussie savings accounts revealed

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

We may be emerging from the other side of the cost-of-living crisis, but many Australians will continue to struggle for some time.

1 Aug 2025 09:20

HolidAI! Nearly a third of Aussies admit to using AI to plan their holidays

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Technology is changing the way Australians are planning their holidays.

29 Jul 2025 10:42

‘Loyal customers may miss out’: Mixed news for Aussies as quotes move in June

Written by Sarah Orr, reviewed by David Koch

Compare the Market Economic Director David Koch warned the trend had not been industry-wide, with only a handful of insurers reducing prices.

a blonde woman charging her electric car while looking at her phone

24 Jul 2025 11:05

Aussie cities ranked among the least friendly for EVs

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

New research by Compare the Market finds Australian cities are some of the least EV-friendly in the world, out of a list of 106 locations across the globe.

24 Jul 2025 07:00

Andrew Winter: A “cautious welcome” for shared equity schemes

Written by Andrew Winter

Compare the Market's property expert explains the incoming Help to Buy and Boost to Buy shared equity schemes, and the pros and cons for Australian first-home buyers.

23 Jul 2025 12:10

Aussie shoppers ‘fight back’ at the supermarket as spending slips

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Sarah Orr

Aussies are spending less at the grocery store, but it doesn't mean prices are cheaper.

23 Jul 2025 06:00

Petrol vs hybrid vs electric cars: Staggering running cost savings revealed

Written by Henry Man, reviewed by David Koch

Motorists could save over a thousand dollars a year on car running costs and loan repayments by choosing an EV as their next car purchase, according to new analysis by Compare the Market.

couple with an electricity bill

9 Jul 2025 07:00

Cost-of-living: How money stress is impacting Australians’ health, sleep and relationships

Written by Henry Man, reviewed by David Koch

Almost half of Australians admit the rising cost-of-living has impacted their mental health with young people most impacted, according to a new study by Compare the Market.

8 Jul 2025 14:38

‘Save anyway’: Aussie homeowners urged to seek out better rates as RBA delays relief

Written by Sarah Orr, reviewed by David Koch

While today’s decision may be disappointing, there was hope for borrowers willing to put in some leg work to either negotiate or switch to a better rate.

Preparing for cash rate rise

4 Jul 2025 10:00

The hidden ‘third income’ helping Australians combat cost-of-living

Written by Henry Man, reviewed by David Koch

Australians have relied even more on the bank of parents and grandparents to save money amid cost-of-living pressures, according to the latest research by Compare the Market.

Couple compare private health insurance to avoid Medicare levy surcharge

26 Jun 2025 08:27

A health insurance tax threshold is increasing, but many will be hit hard this year

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

The Medicare Levy Surcharge is changing, but some people may still be stung this tax time.

19 Jun 2025 10:33

Backyards and Bedrooms: What makes an Aussie dream home?

Written by Lachlan Moore, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

What do people really want in a home? Find out which home features buyers want most – and which ones they can live without.