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EV charging

25 Aug 2021 09:57

More electric vehicles sold so far in 2021 than all of 2020

Written by William Jolly

More and more Australians are buying electric vehicles, with sales in the first half of 2021 already surpassing all electric car sales through all of 2020.

woman with depression

23 Aug 2021 14:27

Rising mental health claims among young Australians

Written by Matthew Keogh, reviewed by Anthony Fleming

Given the current stresses within our society and the ongoing pandemic, there is no doubt that young Australians are struggling with their mental health.

A flying plane

20 Aug 2021 13:26

Frequent Flyer and travel reward points – are they worth the hype?

Written by Nahima Kern

We delve into the ins and outs of Frequent Flyer points and give you tips on how to get the best bang for your buck.

An Australian flag on a wooden sign

20 Aug 2021 10:55

Fancy a getaway out of the norm? Here are some novel ways to travel Australia

Written by Nahima Kern

Ready for a getaway? Here are our top picks for alternative ways to travel Australia

Woman sits at table in front of laptop with paperwork

20 Aug 2021 09:00

New financial laws are coming – here’s what they mean for you

Written by Eliza Buglar

ASIC is set to introduce new reforms to the financial services industry in October. Here's what they mean for you as a consumer.

Couple working out ways to reduce electricity bill in lockdown

20 Aug 2021 08:43

Slash your electricity bills in lockdown

Written by Phillip Portman

If you’re using more electricity at home during lockdown, here are six ways you could reduce electricity bills. Read more.

Happy family sits on couch looking at laptop

19 Aug 2021 11:23

Report reveals households are at record levels of financial comfort despite pandemic

Written by Eliza Buglar

A new report reveals that Australians saw the highest level of household financial comfort in June 2021. Find out more with Compare the Market.

Man installing solar pv system on rooftop

16 Aug 2021 14:05

AEMC passes revamped plan to charge solar owners for exporting power

Written by Phillip Portman

Demand-based pricing will soon be introduced for solar panel owners who export electricity back to the grid, but free options will remain. Read more.

Google searches

12 Aug 2021 11:44

Lockdown finances: What are Australians searching for on Google?

Written by William Jolly

We looked into Google Trends data to find out what money-related terms people are searching for in lockdown.

A drone from front on

10 Aug 2021 10:57

How would major Aussie cities fare with drone deliveries?

Written by Nahima Kern

Compare the Market sat down with Wing to see the future of drone deliveries in Australia

Plates of various food on a wooden table

10 Aug 2021 08:10

Which recipes does lockdown have us searching for?

Written by Eliza Buglar

Over the last month alone, four different states have been sent into lockdown due to COVID-19 outbreaks, sending millions of people across the country into the confines of their homes.With more free time at home on their hands, we’re sure...

social media spending

6 Aug 2021 15:41

How social media and apps are changing the way we spend our money

Written by Matthew Keogh

Australians are spending more of their discretionary income via social media and apps. Learn more about this upward moving trend.