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Remember when petrol cost under a dollar a litre, a pub lunch was $10, and a soft serve from McDonald’s was 30 cents? These ‘price memories’ shape what we think we should be charged today. So much so that every tap of the card or phone can feel like a bit of a rip-off. And… Read more »
The global economy and energy markets are tightly interconnected, and now with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz we are all bracing for impact. Because when oil is scarce, the fallout hits far beyond petrol pumps. A global domino effect What it costs to fill up your car right now is just the tip… Read more »
When our kids were younger and still living at home, our pantry was stocked with no-name products. Buying generic has long been a supermarket savings hack in the Koch family. I assumed everyone else’s cupboards and fridge looked much the same … But it turns out more than half of Australians are missing out on… Read more »
The cost-of-living crisis is not easing – times are still tough for many Aussies. Just 7 per cent of Australians believe the cost-of-living crisis has improved over the past year, despite months of financial resilience and government support, according to Compare the Market’s 2025 Household Budget Barometer. Getting savvy Adding to the gloomy outlook, just… Read more »
If you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to what to watch at night, because of multiple streaming services, then please be mindful of what this is costing you. We are all guilty of staying up past our bedtime to binge-watch our favourite shows. But our addiction to on-demand content (and finding out what happens… Read more »
Australians have relied even more on the bank of parents (and grandparents) to save money amid cost-of-living pressures, according to the latest research by Compare the Market. The consumer comparison experts’ annual survey of Australian parents and grandparents found one in six have helped purchase clothes, toys and essential items (15.9 per cent) for their… Read more »
As the cost of living continues to bite, make sure you get savvy when it comes to these expenses. Big changes are coming and you need to be across them … Australian families could pocket or miss out on hundreds of dollars in savings depending on a series of upcoming pricing decisions. Authorities are due… Read more »
Insurance premiums have become one of the main drivers of inflation, along with rent and housing construction costs. These three factors are contributing to the sustained high-interest rates that are squeezing regular Australian households. The big question is: are insurers playing us for suckers? The excuse for higher premiums has been that it’s because of… Read more »
More than a third of working Australians are planning on delaying retirement due to the rising cost of living. The intergenerational war has never been more heated as the Baby Boomer generation are accused of everything from inflating house prices, increasing inflation and living a privileged lifestyle they supposedly don’t deserve. And the accusers are… Read more »
No wonder companies like JB Hi-Fi, Baby Bunting and Super Retail Group are warning investors of a slowdown in sales. April retail trade figures were really weak – up just 0.1 per cent for the month, or half what economists were expecting. It follows a fall of 0.4 per cent in March, so there are… Read more »
