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2021’s cheapest car to insure revealed30,000 additional places available under grants for eligible first home buyers, single parentsA pink recession: COVID-19’s impact on women’s financesAEMC passes revamped plan to charge solar owners for exporting powerAER announces rules to protect energy customers who struggle during lockdownAfterpay? More like ‘forget pay’ as Aussies struggle to remember their BNPL repaymentsAirlines opening additional domestic routes with focus on Aussie holidaysANZ, CBA & Westpac all predict house price falls in 2023APRA might have made it harder to get a new home loanAustralia’s health care system among the best in the worldAustralia’s top energy source revealed as climate change debate heats upAustralian dream ‘fading’ as property prices grow several times faster than incomeAutonomous Emergency Braking now mandatory in new vehicles from 2023Banks warned to ‘be prepared’ for negative interest rates. But will that ever happen?Boxers live five years less on average, study findsBupa boss says health funds need to further incentivise young peopleBuy Now, Pay Later applications up 30% since last yearCaesarean sections on the rise – especially for those with private healthComparing electricity plans in the ACT just got easierCompromising lifestyle to purchase property is buyers’ biggest regretCould lending restrictions hurt our smaller banks?Could you afford the next cash rate increase? Property experts think it will happen soonCOVID-19 customer support: which industries performed the best?COVID-proof holiday ideas that don’t involve banana breadDeadly driver distractions: 78% of drivers admit to multi-tasking behind the wheel – with eating and drinking the most common disruptionDraft guidelines shed light on what a “sun tax” could mean for solar customersDriving less? Save more on your car insurance with this Simples checkElectric cars remain ‘unaffordable’ for the average Australian despite government incentivesEnergy customers warned to be vigilant as Australians lose millions to scamsEveryday banking is now overwhelmingly digitalFancy a getaway out of the norm? Here are some novel ways to travel AustraliaFixed rates set to rise in 2022: ANZFrequent Flyer and travel reward points – are they worth the hype?Fuel prices hit a 13-year high but could still get higherFully vaccinated Aussies set their sights overseas as travel ban lifts todayFurther energy bill assistance announced for NSW families impacted by COVID-19 pandemicGame-changing certification could slash new home energy costs by over 75%Government guarantees supporting 10% of all first home buyersHail damage repairs costing some car owners over $11,000Hole-in-one champagne? Five weird insurance perks for your next holidayHome loan affordability hits 5-year lowHow do public dental waiting lists compare nationwide?How Queensland’s new road penalties could affect your insuranceHow social media and apps are changing the way we spend our moneyHow will climate change affect the property market?How would major Aussie cities fare with drone deliveries?How you park your car can impact your insurance premiumsIncrease in number of Australians with health insurance during COVID-19Inner-city or outer suburbs: where can you afford to buy?International borders to re-open – what does that mean for Aussie tourism?Into the future: Will car insurance cover flying cars?Is your super fund underperforming? Don’t be fooledIt’s now easier to take advantage of new electricity ratesLa Niña declared: what this means for your insuranceLack of competition and large mergers – does that mean higher prices?Lifting travel ban: Will life return to ‘normal’?Light up your tree without lighting up your electricity bill!Lockdown finances: What are Australians searching for on Google?Majority of Aussies back controversial plan to charge solar owners for exporting powerMajority of Australians don’t act on their insurance renewal notices – and it could be costing themMelbourne earthquake: Staying safeMore electric vehicles sold so far in 2021 than all of 2020Most Australians unsure if next car will be electricMoving house? This trick will help connect your electricity quickerNearly 1 in 2 employees put organisations at risk of cyber attacks – medium-sized businesses worst offendersNearly one-fifth of home owners unsure if they’re on a fixed or variable interest rateNeed a spinal disc replacement? You no longer need Gold-tier cover.New financial laws are coming – here’s what they mean for youNew tricks to keep drivers in old cars safeOver 70% of car owners won’t let younger people drive their carOver 700,000 Australians could be paying the maximum possible price for electricityPandemic dramatically shifts how Australians use energyPricey purebred? A mongrel mutt could save you money on insuranceProperty values surge over 40% in certain school catchmentsQantas joins 46 airlines to trial IATA digital health pass for international travelQuarantine flights to open between Australia and New ZealandQueensland, New South Wales see spike in refinancing in 2021Queensland’s next smoke alarm deadline is fast approaching – here’s what the changes mean for youRBA holds the cash rate again, but will it help cool house prices?RBA holds the cash rate in November, but the next move could be as close as EasterRecovery in sight? The outlook for travel and tourism post-COVID-19Rents rise at fastest pace since 2008Report reveals households are at record levels of financial comfort despite pandemicResearch indicates common human foods could be lethal for petsRising mental health claims among young AustraliansRooftop solar customers offered better protection following sector overhaulSafer streets could lead to insurance savings in lockdownSafest cars of 2021: Did your car rank #1?Shake up of the car industry: fixed car prices and guaranteed value plansSlash your electricity bills in lockdownSleepiest Australian cities revealedSouth Australia passes road usage tax for electric vehiclesSouth Australians may be eligible for a free solar system under new pilot programThe added cost of electricity usage in winter vs summerThe car expenses that keep surprising usThe cash rate could be increased sooner rather than laterThe emergence of Buy Now, Pay Later explainedThe most common cars for ridesharing revealedThe New Zealand travel bubble will close – what are your rights?The Olympics are headed to Brisbane – what does this mean for house prices?The supermarket tricks to get you spending more – and how to avoid themThe Victorian Default Offer has changed. Here’s what you need to knowThere’s a 65% chance we’ll see more cyclones than average this storm season, BOM saysTo Pay or Not to (After)pay? Paying for Travel with Buy Now, Pay LaterToo much content: Aussies wasting hundreds on unused subscriptions each yearTorrential storms are forecast this week – prepare for a blackout nowToyota reigns supreme as world’s most desired carTurn back time on your electricity bill with this ultimate hackVaccine Incentives: Are you on board to get ‘onboard’?Value of new mortgages up 70% since pre-COVIDVDO electricity customers could see bills slashed in 2022Victim reach “unlimited” in sinister romance scamsVictorians urged to apply for $250 bonus energy payment before end of JanuaryVirtual realities are go: is XR the next big thing in tourism?What another cash rate hold means for youWhat are Australia’s favourite utes?What are green loans, and should you get one?What are your responsibilities during a car recall?What Europe’s accelerated fossil fuel ban means for AussiesWhat’s the average cost of petrol in Australia?What’s the future of hydrogen cars in Australia?Which recipes does lockdown have us searching for?Why are young Australians fighting over money?Why Brisbane buyers are kept in the dark over house pricesWhy you should be preparing for an RBA cash rate increase in 2022Will driverless vehicles make us more dangerous on the road?Will electric vehicles ever be more cost effective than their petrol counterparts?Yes, Australia can have tsunamis. But does your insurance cover them?You can now get home and car insurance from an energy company… but is it a good idea?
