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6 Sep 2024 09:54

Should I pay LMI or keep saving for a 20% deposit? David Koch weighs in

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

Saving for a deposit can be a major challenge for aspiring homebuyers, with a 20% contribution now more than $230,000 for a median dwelling in Sydney and $168,000 for a median dwelling in Brisbane. 

Young family at the airport

6 Sep 2024 09:00

Cost of airport snacks fly sky high

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Research from Compare the Market found that across 10 items, there was almost a 100% markup on prices for items bought at a domestic airport terminal versus a supermarket

couple cutting back on essentials

5 Sep 2024 15:51

From gambling addictions to hidden bank accounts – Australia’s dirty money secrets exposed

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

Many Australians are lying to their loved ones about their finances.

Real Estate Agent Commission

5 Sep 2024 14:45

1 in 10 Aussies have no money in their emergency fund, new survey finds

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

The cost-of-living crisis is impacting our ability to save, recent research shows.

Retired couple switch car insurance

5 Sep 2024 09:00

Over a third of drivers could be paying too much by auto-renewing their insurance

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Compare the Market research found that 36.3% of drivers let their last car insurance policy auto-renew

social media spending

5 Sep 2024 07:20

Almost a 1/3 of Aussies learn finance from the internet or social media

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

You can't believe everything you read on the internet or scroll past on TikTok – but according to a recent Compare the Market survey that’s where 29% of adult Australians are learning about finance.

5 Sep 2024 07:14

YES in My Backyard: Why medium density is our destiny

Written by Andrew Winter, reviewed by Natasha Innes

Medium density housing could be the key to resolving Australia’s housing crisis, according to Compare the Market property expert, Andrew Winter.

4 Sep 2024 08:12

Almost a third of policyholders are guessing how much their items are worth

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Compare the Market research has found that almost a third of policyholders for home and/or contents insurance have guessed their sum insured value.

EV charging

30 Aug 2024 09:00

Shock difference between EV and petrol car running costs revealed

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by David Koch

Motorists could save thousands of dollars on running costs and loan repayments by making their next car purchase electric according to Compare the Market research

23 Aug 2024 11:58

It’s written in the stars: The most common star signs for dogs

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

It’s Capricorn dogs that rule the house, based on data from Compare the Market’s pet insurance search tool

21 Aug 2024 09:26

The little black box that could save you money: How installing dashcams could reduce your car insurance premiums

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by David Koch

Dashcams could be the little known way that people could be saving on their car insurance premiums

Man holding a phone next to charging EV

21 Aug 2024 09:17

Purchase price still the major barrier to EV adoption

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Over a quarter of respondents said are also worried about the cost of insurance for their EV.