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Planning out a trip with long-term travel insurance

15 Jan 2024 10:14

Compare the Market reveals 2023’s most popular international holiday destinations

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Compare the Market has found the most popular international holiday destinations for Australians in 2023, with Bali as the most popular destination.

12 Jan 2024 10:33

Two in five Australians don’t have any plans against bushfire threats

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Compare the Market’s research finds that 41.4% of people surveyed have no plans to prepare ahead of the El Nino and bushfire threats this summer.

11 Jan 2024 10:13

AI travel itineraries not on the wish list for many Aussies

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Catriona Rowntree

Compare the Market research has found that just under one in six Aussies would be willing to use AI to plan their upcoming travel plans

9 Jan 2024 09:04

Pinpointing the pain: the Aussie homeowners facing the biggest repayment burden

Written by Sarah Orr

The growing wealth gap between people who purchased property before and after the pandemic has been laid bare, with new research from Compare the Market showing Aussies who bought at the market peak could be $671 worse off every month...

22 Dec 2023 11:16

Andrew Winter on the property trends of 2024

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Andrew Winter

Turnkey homes, suburb “dupes” and rentvesting are the property market trends set to dominate 2024 according to Compare the Market Property Expert, Andrew Winter.

22 Dec 2023 11:11

‘The message isn’t sinking in’: Nearly three-quarters of Aussies could be wasting money on common bill

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

New statistics from Compare the Market found that 29.9% of Australians surveyed have never switched their gas or electricity retailer.

22 Dec 2023 11:09

Kochie shares financial forecast for 2024

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

As we head into the new year, it's time to polish off the crystal ball again to predict what's in store for our economy over the next 12 months.

22 Dec 2023 11:04

More than a quarter of Gen Z guilty of driving habit that could cost them hundreds in fines

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

Big-ticket grudge purchases like car registration may not be at the front of mind for many Aussies.

22 Dec 2023 10:54

Saving money the top Aussie New Year’s Resolution of 2024 as cost-of-living pushes finances to the brink

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

Boosting finances is one of the top resolutions for Aussies in 2024, new data from Compare the Market has revealed.

22 Dec 2023 09:36

Pet dangers this summer: ticks, snakes and Christmas ham. Oh my!

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

From the soaring mercury that brings in heat stroke to toxic ticks and snakes and even Christmas, summer presents plenty of dangers for your pet.

21 Dec 2023 07:00

The one thing that could be costing you about $300 a month

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Chris Ford

Compare the Market research has found that Australians on average spend $65.56 a week on buying alcoholic drinks.

20 Dec 2023 09:45

Naughty or nice: The cashbacks on offer

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

Competitive rates, cashback offers, and lowered serviceability buffers are some of the home loan sweeteners being used to attract new borrowers.

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