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Buyers remorse

22 Feb 2022 08:30

Compromising lifestyle to purchase property is buyers’ biggest regret

Written by Sarah Orr

Nearly half of Australians experience buyer’s remorse after purchasing a property, according to new research from Compare the Market.

Sleepless cities

21 Feb 2022 08:30

Sleepiest Australian cities revealed

Written by William Jolly

Nearly 10% of Aussies are getting less than 4 hours of sleep each night, a survey by Compare the Market reveals.

man installing rooftop solar

18 Feb 2022 11:26

Draft guidelines shed light on what a “sun tax” could mean for solar customers

Written by Phillip Portman

The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has released draft export tariff guidelines, shedding light on what customers could expect when two-way pricing comes into effect from 2025.

Preparing for cash rate rise

31 Jan 2022 13:18

Why you should be preparing for an RBA cash rate increase in 2022

Written by Sarah Orr

Now may be a good time to compare your current rate and see if you could lock in a better one and save before rates start rising in the months ahead.

a close up of a blind spot monitor indicator on a car wing mirror

27 Jan 2022 10:13

New tricks to keep drivers in old cars safe

Written by James McCay

Older cars are over-represented in road fatalities, while also being driven largely by young adults. We take a look at the best safety tech to improve old cars.

21 Jan 2022 13:57

Toyota reigns supreme as world’s most desired car

Written by Hannah Norton

Whether you're hunting for your next set of wheels or looking at your dream car, searching for car brands on the internet is likely your first stop. We explore which brands receive the most love when it comes to Google search volume.

Tsunami Australia

19 Jan 2022 10:11

Yes, Australia can have tsunamis. But does your insurance cover them?

Written by William Jolly

This week Australia received its first tsunami warning in 11 years.1 For many coastal homeowners, it’s the first time they’ve had to think about whether their home is adequately insured for such an inundation.According to the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM),...

17 Jan 2022 16:06

Safest cars of 2021: Did your car rank #1?

Written by James McCay

Safe cars could be cheaper to insure. We review the safest cars of 2021, according to ANCAP safety testing. Compare car insurance today with Compare the Market.

unsure electric cars

17 Dec 2021 10:57

Most Australians unsure if next car will be electric

Written by William Jolly

More than two-thirds of Australian motorists plan to replace their current car or buy a new one in the next few years, but only a small fraction say they will go electric, with the vast majority still undecided.

15 Dec 2021 10:24

2021’s cheapest car to insure revealed

Written by James McCay

As 2022 gets into gear, we take a look back at some of the new cars of 2021 to find out which one is the cheapest new car to insure.

House with Christmas lights

9 Dec 2021 09:20

Light up your tree without lighting up your electricity bill!

Written by Phillip Portman

What impact do Christmas lights have on electricity bills in Australia? Read on to find out.

29 Nov 2021 16:04

Boxers live five years less on average, study finds

Written by Hannah Norton

We studied the lifespan of elite athletes to determine the life expectancy for professionals in each sport. We also discuss the link between head trauma and increased mortality.