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Compare the Market Blog
6d ago
While soaring energy prices have been a major burden to the household budget over the last couple of years, new research from Compare the Market reveals that 4 in 5 Aussie households could be missing out on savings by sticking with the same gas or electricity retailer.* In fact, 79.45% of Australians surveyed said they ..read more
Compare the Market Blog
6d ago
They’re designed to keep our roads safe, but alarming new research from Compare the Market has found that as many as two in five drivers say mobile and seatbelt detection cameras have not deterred them from risky driving behaviour. With children returning to school and our roads busier than ever, Compare the Market is urging ..read more
Compare the Market Blog
1w ago
Hi everyone, A bit of a catch up after a big week in finance: • The latest inflation figures… sticky is the word for it. • RBA Board minutes show we’re likely at the peak of the cycle. • Aussies may be cash strapped but they’re still among the wealthiest in the world. • The ..read more
Compare the Market Blog
1w ago
Owning and maintaining a car can be one of the biggest contributors to the household bill, but according to new research from Compare the Market, 17.4% of drivers surveyed have ditched comprehensive car insurance in the last 12 months.* According to the research, Aussie drivers aren’t protecting their cars with comprehensive policies due to higher ..read more
Compare the Market Blog
3w ago
Easter may be the sweetest time of year for humans, but Compare the Market is warning families to be extra careful with their chocolate and goodies around cats and dogs, which can face an increased risk of illness during this period. The Easter long weekend is one of the busiest times for vets and emergency ..read more
Compare the Market Blog
3w ago
Australian motorists may have something extra to celebrate this Easter, with most of the country set to dodge the usual long weekend petrol price hike at the bowser. However, Compare the Market warns that there are still dramatic price differences across our major cities, noting that there’s real value in doing your research if you’re ..read more
Compare the Market Blog
3w ago
With just days to go until millions of Australians with private health insurance are hit with a premium increase, alarming new research from Compare the Market reveals that more than half of those with private health don’t know if their premiums could increase on 1 April. The new findings from Compare the Market revealed that ..read more
Compare the Market Blog
3w ago
Inflation numbers are slowing, but many households are still in the financial pressure cooker. The latest Compare the Market research has found that the average household is spending $193.00 on their weekly grocery shop.* This number is sitting relative to numbers from 2023, where Compare the Market found that people were spending $194.87 on their ..read more
Compare the Market Blog
3w ago
Homebuyers are risking tens of thousands of dollars in repair bills by skipping vital checks and inspections, according to Compare the Market property expert Andrew Winter who has called for greater transparency. A survey of 1,000 Australian homeowners* revealed nearly a third (30%) had rushed into purchases without conducting any due diligence such as building ..read more
Compare the Market Blog
1M ago
The Reserve Bank’s decision to keep the cash rate on hold today won’t save the 1.6 million households at risk of mortgage stress. But Compare the Market Economic Director David Koch is telling borrowers to hold on as a new escape route from ‘mortgage prison’ could soon be unlocked. This comes as a growing number ..read more